Tim's Top 6(66) of 2009: And You Thought You Were Safe From Year End Lists

Well it's the end of January 2010 and you thought you were in the clear from year-end lists. My friend you are WRONG! Here's my top Six(66) albums of 2009!

6. Slough Feg - Ape Uprising

Half this album is a tale of our ape brethren throwing off their shackles and taking back their freedom. The other half is equally awesome.

5. Children - Hard Times Hanging at the End of the World

The world had it coming. This album purely rules. I knew I was hooked right when the opening riff on the opening track "Advanced Mind Control" kicked in.

4. Living Colour - Chair in the Doorway

Not Heavy Metal persay, but Chair in the Doorway is covered with heavy riffs. This is an album that I put on repeat listening to over and over. Catchy beats, flawless melodies, and well, just give it a listen.

3. Devin Townsend Project - Addicted

Strapping Young Lad frontman Devin Townsend is back with the second album in the Devin Townsend Project run of records. Addicted is a commercially oriented heavy album. The melodies are untouchable. Every song blends together to form and album of pure heart.

2. Steel Panther - Feel the Steel

This album is pure genius and was played at more parties this year than Andrew W.K.

1. Baroness - Blue Record

Not much to say about this. Check out my review for the low-down.

Well folks, there ya have it. Hopefully this has caused you some grief. Sound off on all the awesome albums I skipped in the comments!