2009 is now more than 1/4th over. So here’s a little look at some of the albums that have already come out this year (or are about to come out but have already been leaked online) that you may want to check out if you haven’t yet. Each of these is among the top 53 rated albums for 2009 (so far) on rateyourmusic.com

Animal Collective – Merriweather Post Pavilion
Grizzly Bear – Veckatimest
Neko Case – Middle Cyclone
Super Furry Animals – Dark Days / Light Years
Antony and the Johnsons – The Crying Light
Andrew Bird – Noble Beast
The Decemberists – The Hazards of Love
M. Ward – Hold Time
Akron/Family – Set ‘Em Wild, Set ‘Em Free
Great Lake Swimmers – Lost Channels

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Some Upcoming Albums Releases

Bob Dylan – Together Through Life (April 28)
Conor Oberst – Outer South (May 5)
Green Day – 21st Century Breakdown (May 15)
Eminem – Relapse (May 19)
Tori Amos – Abnormally Attracted To Sin (May 19)
John Vanderslice – It’s Frightening (May 19)
Placebo – Battle For The Sun (June 9)
Sonic Youth – The Eternal (June 9)
Son Volt – American Central Dust (July 7)
Circulatory System – Signal Morning (August 4)