10 best albums of 2009 by Smek (Killeur Calculateur)

We're just days away from the super-explosive TOPMAN party, which will feature Killeur Calculateur (KC) performing at Zouk KL with Couple, Lovesick Avenue and Twinkies. We asked Smek from KC to reveal his top albums of the year as he prepares for the big show...

#1 Masshysteri - Vår Del Av Stan (watch Masshysteri performing 'Vår Del Av Stan' live below)

Foxy Swedish punk rock chick Sara Almgren [ex-Doughnuts, The (International) Noise Conspiracy fame] forms an edgy, energetic punk band from the ashes of The Vicious. Fresh rocking vibes steal your attention in a nanosecond; from song to song your feet can’t stop tapping while the double vocals work the dynamics. Vår Del Av Stan is a gem in this contemporary pop punk-metalcore-crabcore era. Jangly guitars, a go-go solos, driving basslines, anthemic choruses, the spirit of ’77 is alive in Umeå! You'd wish you understood Swedish so you could sing along. Check Masshysteri out and put it on repeat! Ignore this album if you dig Caprice.

#2 Cursive - Mama I’m Swollen (watch 'I Couldn't Love You' below)

#3 suis la lune - Self-titled 7” (listen to 'This Heart Easily Tears' below)

#4 Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest (watch 'Ready, Able' below)

#5 SSK - Rap Melayu (watch SSK performing 'Rap Tak Ingat' at Cloth & Clef in KL below)

#6 The Dead Weather - Horehound (watch 'Hang You From The Heavens' below)

#7 Major Lazer - Guns Don’t Kill People…Lazers Do (watch 'Hold The Line' below)

#8 Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (watch the 'Lisztomania Classixx Mix' below)

#9 Seven Collar T-Shirt - The Great Battle (watch 'Wild Child' on The Wknd Sessions below)

#10 Mew - No More Stories/Are Told Today/I'm Sorry/They Washed Away (watch 'Repeaterbeater' below)

The big TOPMAN party on 13 November will guarantee an unforgettable experience on (and off) the stage and decks at Zouk KL with smashing performances by local heroes Couple, Killeur Calculateur, Lovesick Avenue and Twinkies aka AraByrd and Nadia.

Sign up at the TOPMAN microsite HERE to obtain the secret password for access to this awesome party now!

*Entry open to those 21 years old and above only. No shorts, slippers or singlets. Standard club rules apply.

Further reads:
Killeur Calculateur: This decade's quintessential sexy mofos
Lovesick Avenue wins over fans, and some TOPMAN attitude
Behind the scenes: The TOPMAN photo shoot - gallery