Originally Posted by Frankie Zee

Albums that I liked that came out in 09:

-Metallica: Death Magnetic - The best studio album they've put out since Justice.

-Redemption: Snowfall on Judgement Day - Progessive metal similar to Dream Theater but not quite as technical.

-Dream Theater: Black Clouds and Silver Linings - Another top-notch release from progressive rock/metal's best act.

-The Devin Townsend Project: Ki and Addicted (two separate albums) - Hard to define. Parts one and two of a four part project. Heavy at times, clean vocals, some screaming, progressive, lots ambient stuff (especially on Ki), some almost dance beats with female vocals (Addicted). Extremely varied and enjoyable. Not at all like his (Devin Townsend) metal band, Strapping Young Lad. Much more accessible and easier to listen to when you aren't in the metal mood. I'm really starting to become a Devin Townsend fan after discovering these two cd's.

Looking at my collection, that's really all I found that came out in 09 (that I liked). I discovered a number of bands and albums that were released prior to then, and I guess that's mostly what I was listening to outside of the five albums already listed.