50. Further Complications
Jarvis Cocker
Rough Trade
Recorded with the aid of noise-nick Steve Albini, Cocker's second album is also his most
intense.
49. Together Through Life
Bob Dylan
Columbia
33 albums in and Dylan is still a master of the blues.
48. My Way
Ian Brown
Polydor
His sixth studio album, where the eternally baggy Mancunian finds himself more upbeat than on his previous efforts.
47. The Liberty Of Norton Folgate
Madness
Lucky Seven
A typically witty, wink-of-the-eye delivery from Suggs & co on a London-based concept album. Better than it sounds.
46. True Romance
Golden Silvers
XL
Ambitious, guitar-less debut from London trio whose fondness for pop is only superseded by their genre-hopping.
45. Outer South
Conor Oberst And The Mystic Valley Band
Wichita
The artist formerly known as Bright Eyes brings out the band for some classic 70's rock on his fifth solo album.
44. Which Bitch?
The View
1965 Records
The Scottish indierockers' second brought out everything from duets through anthems to big, orchestral arrangements on an album of lyrical statements.
43. Imidiwan: Companions
Tinariwen
Independiente
Tuareg musicians relocate to a small village in Mali for their fourth album. Result: Mesmerising blues.
42. Mariachi El Bronx
Mariachi El Bronx
Wichita
Frontman Matt Caughtran of LA punk outfit The Bronx sends his love to his former neighbourhood Pico Rivera in LA. Strange, certainly, but utmost enjoyable.
41. Two Dancers
Wild Beasts
Domino
Critics' favourites jump genres on an 'erotic' record that even finds time to reference "girls from Hounslow".
Q's Top 50 Albums 2009: Introduction
The countdown...
Q's 50 Best Albums of 2009: 50 - 41
Q's 50 Best Albums of 2009: 40 - 31
Q's 50 Best Albums of 2009: 30 - 21
Q's 50 Best Albums of 2009: 20 - 11
Q's 50 Best Albums of 2009: 10 - 6
Q's 50 Best Albums of 2009: 5 - 1
Also check out Q's Top Albums 2009 - Individual Staff Picks
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