TAO09- #6: Wale- Attention: Deficit

Top Albums of 2009- #6: Wale- Attention: Deficit

As you saw on my top mixtapes list, Wale reappears on my top albums list. The long awaited Attention: Deficit. Like the Back To The Feature, the album was pushed back, bumped up, and then pushed back. All I can say is the wait was worth it.

Everyone thinks Hip-Hop is dead. Wale woke it up and it's starting to hit the mainstream. With tracks such as Beautiful Bliss (Featuring J. Cole), Contemplate, and Shades (Feat. Chrisette Michelle); it's a breathe of fresh air. The album artwork/booklet is pretty sweet too. Attention: Deficit shouldn't be overlooked, it's a keeper.

Standout Tracks: Contemplate, Beautiful Bliss (Featuring J. Cole), 90210

[MP3]Wale- Beautiful Bliss (Featuring J. Cole) (Mediafire)
[MP3]Wale- Contemplate (Mediafire)

TAO09- #7: Grizzly Bear- Veckatimest

Top Albums of 2009- #7: Grizzly Bear- Veckatimest

As I've said, I used to be one of those preps who didn't follow the crowd. When I say this, I mean I didn't listen to what was hot in my school. I listened to actual music. Being from Long Island, I've always realized I don't fit the music scene. I really need to be in Brooklyn. Why Brooklyn? You can find some of the more successful bands of today's music.
Grizzly Bear is a prime example. They released Veckatimest in 2009. I can't say a lot about this album. I'm still speechless.

Standout Tracks: Fine For Now, Ready, Able, Two Weeks

[MP3]Grizzly Bear- Fine For Now(Live From Boston) (Mediafire)
[MP3]Grizzly Bear- Ready, Able (Mediafire)