Best concerts of 2009:
 
01 - AC/DC -  O2 Arena, Dublin Ireland  April 18
Having seen AC/DC both on the "Razors Edge" and "Ballbreaker" tour I knew what to expect and the old geezers certainly didn't let anyone down sounding better that ever.

02 - Foreigner - Sweden Rock festival  June 5
What a live performance! Singer Kelly Hansen impressed live.  The rhythm section was Jeff Pilson and Brian Tichy - high quality.

03 - Whitesnake - Train, Aarhus Denmark  June 1
Seeing Whitesnake in a intimate venue with only 700 people was an experience I will never forget.

04 - Skagarack - Godset, Kolding Denmark  October 17
Skagarack has reunited and played a handful of reunion shows throughout 2009. This show was in their hometown was compiled of fans, childhood friends, neighbors etc, which  gave the show a unique vibe. This wasn't a concert - it was an experience (And the band played great)

05 - Mike Tramp, Pakhuset, Aarhus Denmark   November 6
In my book Mike Tramp cannot do anything wrong. I have followed him since I purchased the "Big Game" LP and Tramp is the artist I respect most. Tramp is back in Denmark and I captured him 3 times on this Denmark Autumn tour. The show in Aarhus was just magical and this was probably the best I ever heard Tramp and his band.

06 - Mr. Big - Train, Aarhus Denmark     September 29
Mr. Big in concert was another dream come true. The musicians are so skilled that the concert almost drowned in shred. Green Tinted Sixties Mind, Rock N Roll Over, Daddy Brother Lover and Little Boy, Take Cover, The Whole Worlds Gonna Know. we got them all in a 2 hour concert.

07 - Winger - The Rock, Copenhagen Denmark  December 4
The new album "Karma" is amazing and a step back in the 80's. The setlist was great with 3 songs from "Karma" and greatest hits focusing on the 3 first records. 

08 - Vain - The Rock, Copenhagen Denmark    December 4
I admit I was a bit tipsy, but I was really looking forward to seeing Vain live. Vain sounded just like on the record and with the majority of songs from "No Respect" it was a night to remember.

09 - AC/DC Parken, Copenhagen Denmark    June 19
4th AC/DC show and the first time outdoor -  Again the band delivered the goods and I don't think you can get tired of AC/DC in concert.

10 - Babylon Bombs - Sweden Rock festival   June 6
Only 55 minutes but that was enough to convince yours truly.
 

 
Best albums 2009:
 
01 - Vains of Jenna - The art of Telling Lies
Swaggering Sleazy Rock N' Roll the way I like it.

02 - Winger - Karma
Winger is back with a record that is cut right off an 80's formula. Top musicians and top songs

03 - Cheap Trick - The Latest
The album flows perfectly with its blend of Power pop and ballads

04 - Babylon Bombs - Babylon's Burning
This also could have been "album of the year", since I still play this album regularly. Maybe the album with the longest durability?

05 - Mike Tramp & The Rock N Roll Cirkuz
At first I was disappointed, but the album is a grower. Tramp played the whole album live in concert, which really pushed the album.

06 - Steevi Jaimz - My Private Hell
Probably the most consistent album of the year. Last month I got to see Steevi Jaimz live and the songs from "My Private Hell" really holds up live.

07 - Kiss - Sonic Boom
A great comeback album from the masked rockers - their European "Sonic Boom" dates are certainly among 2010's most anticipated concerts

08 - Mama Kin - In the City
A debut album that doesn't sound like a debut. Lots of hooks - great songs.

09 - Innocent Rosie - Bad Habit Romance
Another debut from a Swedish band. Crunchy guitars and the quote from the press release says it all "Their sound is like Skid Row's roadies in a knife fight with Guns N' Roses' drugdealers"

10 - Dirty Penny - Young and Reckless
Consistent songwriting and a band that has matured since their debut album

Written by Michael
Thursday, January 7, 2010