Hermit the Blog: Music of 2009

Alright so here is my recap of the year in music. I got a little lazy and decided to skip writing little blurbs about each song or album so I apologize in advance...however, I did provide a neat little playlist after each list, so be sure to check that out. Anyway, feel free to share your thoughts on this years music and make any suggestions / recommendations!

Favorite Songs of 2009
Here are ten songs from the year that I just couldn't stop listening to. If you haven't heard any of these songs before, I highly suggest you check them out ASAP.

10. "Walkabout" - Atlas Sound (feat. Noah Lennox)
9. "Make Her Say" - Kid Cudi (feat. Kanye West & Common)
8. "Live Like We're Dying" - Kris Allen
7. "New Perspective" - Panic! At The Disco
6. "Two Weeks" - Grizzly Bear
5. "I've Got Friends" - Manchester Orchestra
4. "Perfectly Lonely" - John Mayer
3. "1901" - Phoenix
2. "Sleepyhead" - Passion Pit
1. "Empire State of Mind" - Jay-Z (feat. Alicia Keys)

Guilty Pleasure Songs of 2009
Here are some popular hits of this year that I am slightly ashamed of actually liking.

10. "I Love College" - Asher Roth
9. "Right Round" - Flo Rida
8. "Bad Romance" - Lady Gaga
7. "Kiss a Girl" - Keith Urban
6.. "Dead and Gone" - T.I. (feat. Justin Timberlake)
5. "Party in the U.S.A." - Miley Cyrus
4. "You Belong With Me" - Taylor Swift
3. . "I Gotta Feeling" - Black Eyed Peas
2. "Cowboy Casanova" - Carrie Underwood
1. "My Life Would Suck Without You" - Kelly Clarkson

Most Annoying Songs of 2009
If you've never heard some of these songs...do yourself a favor and keep it that way!

5. "Best I Ever Had" - Drake
4. "Hoedown Throwdown" - Miley Cyrus
3. "Birthday Sex" - Jeremih
2. "Tik Tok" - Kesha
1. "Fireflies" - Owl City

Favorite Albums of 2009
And finally, here are five albums of this year that I could listen to straight through over and over again.

5. Manners - Passion Pit