Cultural Highlights of 2009
- Feb 2009: The Global Music Community Mourns the Loss of Michael Jackson – The entertainment world was plunged into profound shock and worldwide mourning following the sudden passing of Michael Jackson at the age of 50. Millions of fans across the globe gathered for public vigils, while global music sales surged as radio stations flooded their airwaves with his immortal catalog, cementing his enduring legacy as the undisputed King of Pop.
- Apr 2009: Susan Boyle Sparks Viral Internet Phenomenon on *Britain's Got Talent* – Scottish amateur singer Susan Boyle stunned judges and millions of television viewers worldwide with her soaring rendition of 'I Dreamed a Dream' on *Britain's Got Talent*. Propelled by the newly ascendant power of YouTube and social media virality, her subsequent debut album shattered international chart records, demonstrating how modern digital platforms could catapult unknown talent into instant global stardom.
- Jul 2009: The Rise of EDM and Electro-Pop Airwave Dominance – Popular radio underwent a high-energy transformation as electronic dance music (EDM) elements, synthesizers, and heavy club bass drops fused completely with mainstream pop. Producers like David Guetta and artists like The Black Eyed Peas dominated global charts with tracks like 'I Gotta Feeling,' signaling the commercial explosion of electronic club culture into mainstream American and European radio.
- Nov 2009: Taylor Swift Sweeps the Grammy Awards with *Fearless* – Country-pop phenomenon Taylor Swift achieved historic mainstream dominance with the release of her sophomore album, *Fearless*. Featuring relatable teenage anthems like 'Love Story' and 'You Belong with Me,' the album became a massive commercial blockbuster and swept the Grammy Awards, establishing Swift as a brilliant young songwriter capable of bridging country music and global pop culture.
Just Another Ordinary Day
By Patrick Watson
Label: Secret City Records
Released: 2009
Escape
By Journey
Label: Sony Music
Released: 2009
Swing Along With Me
By Frank Sinatra
Label: Universal Music Group
Released: 2009
Hello Broadway
By Marvin Gaye
Label: Tamla
Released: 2009
An Experiment in Orbital Displacement
By Aetherius
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Dans la bière et la bonne humeur
By Faut qu’ça guinche
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Byron Bay
By Al-Berto & The Fried Bikinis
Label: [no label]
Released: 2009
Otro verso
By Boca Abajo
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
CONNECT
By CONNECT
Label: Kiramune
Released: 2009
Pot of Gold
By Alice Russell
Label: Differ-Ant
Released: 2009
Becoming
By 鈴村健一
Label: Lantis
Released: 2009
Farewell
By Anna Pietrzak
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
For the Lions
By Hatebreed
Label: Victor
Released: 2009
Hatebreed
By Hatebreed
Label: Roadrunner Records
Released: 2009
Fix My Brain
By The Marked Men
Label: Dirtnap Records
Released: 2009
Diskomatik Kâtibim
By Osman İşmen Orkestrası
Label: Ossi Müzik
Released: 2009
Rated R
By Rihanna
Label: The Island Def Jam Music Group
Released: 2009
Natural History
By Blu Mar Ten
Label: Blu Mar Ten Music
Released: 2009
Cascando
By Agata Zubel
Label: CD Accord
Released: 2009
Marauders
By Lost World Order
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Ons Koning Kom! Live!
By Louis Brittz
Label: Maranatha Record Company
Released: 2009
Y'a plus de saisons...
By Nunc Est Bibendum
Label: Et mon cul c’est du tofu ?
Released: 2009
Rue folk dingue
By Groupe sans gain
Label: Groupe Sans Gain
Released: 2009
GLITTER
By 白石涼子
Label: STARCHILD
Released: 2009
Epitome
By Osamu Kitajima
Label: East Quest Records, Inc
Released: 2009
Fun House
By The Stooges
Label: Elektra
Released: 2009
Veckatimest
By Grizzly Bear
Label: Warp
Released: 2009
Ascension
By Malcos
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
La descarada
By Amandititita
Label: RCA
Released: 2009
Veselá angličtina pre deti 2
By Mária Podhradská
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Rufus Huff
By Rufus Huff
Label: Zoho
Released: 2009
The Gods of Olympus
By Clifford White
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Back to the Garage
By Rhoda Dakar
Label: N.1. Records
Released: 2009
A Candle for Judith
By The Way We Live
Label: Air Mail Archive
Released: 2009
Colori d'amore
By Iva Zanicchi
Label: Lead Records
Released: 2009
Bad Decisions Big Mistakes
By The Rainieros
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Beneath The Sun and Beyond The Reach of God
By Austin Taft
Label: Triple Edge Records
Released: 2009
Alles Drin
By Outbreakband
Label: Gerth Medien
Released: 2009
The Road Sessions Collection
By Matthew Smith
Label: Detuned Radio Records
Released: 2009
Breakthrough (deluxe version)
By Colbie Caillat
Label: Universal Republic Records
Released: 2009
Pizzarelli Party with the Arbors All Stars
By Bucky Pizzarelli
Label: Arbors Records
Released: 2009
SPRED LUV LP (2009)
By B L A C K I E
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Das Tor zur Hölle
By Dämonenblut
Label: Werewolf Records
Released: 2009
Hei soturit
By Sielun Veljet
Label: Poko Rekords
Released: 2009
Rated R
By Rydah J. Klyde
Label: Power Moves Entertainment
Released: 2009
Volare
By Deana Martin
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Would You Believe?
By Even More Vast
Label: Pandaimonium Records
Released: 2009
One Word
By Hussein Zahawy
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Sepiq Sepique
By Шуруповёрт
Label: Acryl Records
Released: 2009
Trauma
By Renard
Label: VULPvibe Records
Released: 2009
Homage Series, Volume 1: Sun Ra
By When
Label: Jester Records
Released: 2009
Krümelmucke
By Christiane Weber
Label: POTT People
Released: 2009
Clean Forms
By FOURM
Label: Dragon’s Eye Recordings
Released: 2009
Jazz Impression
By Kazumi Watanabe
Label: ewe
Released: 2009
Bach und Mendelssohn im Freiberger Dom
By Albrecht Koch
Label: Motette Ursina
Released: 2009
This Is Where I Hide
By Lunden McGill
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Barcelona Diaries
By André Wall
Label: Musichelp
Released: 2009
Vow
By Audra Lynn
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Swordplay & Guitarslay
By Retron
Label: Kimi Records
Released: 2009
日陰に咲くあの花の名は
By あずままどか
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Sad Sappy Sucker
By Modest Mouse
Label: Glacial Pace
Released: 2009
Aerosol Era
By Bias B
Label: Wordburner Entertainment
Released: 2009
Invisible Hand
By Fictionist
Label: Red Owl Records
Released: 2009
Animales de compañía
By Motel
Label: Factoría Autor
Released: 2009
Bang the Drum
By Mango Groove
Label: EMI Music South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Released: 2009
Sonoluminescence
By Luder
Label: Small Stone Records
Released: 2009
Until It's Time
By Jack Wilkins
Label: MAXJAZZ
Released: 2009
Čert ho vem
By Funkce šroubu
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Häppi Dingsbums
By Walter Müller
Label: Domino
Released: 2009
on-sawmen
By HiroyukiODA
Label: tabgraphics
Released: 2009
Amazonian Rovers
By Hotel Gromada
Label: Elephant and Castles
Released: 2009
B.1
By Bora Uzer
Label: Doublemoon Records
Released: 2009
Little Miss Dangerous
By Ted Nugent
Label: Eagle Records
Released: 2009
Karaoke Amorella
By Cédric Anglaret
Label: Elephant and Castles
Released: 2009
Further Hallucinations in the Garden of Blanga
By F/i
Label: Pure Pop for Now People
Released: 2009
Всё включено
By Аляска
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
The Wind Chill Factor
By Tha Chill
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Holy Shit
By Jazzékiel
Label: Mamazone Records
Released: 2009
Tell No Lies
By Justin Adams
Label: Real World
Released: 2009
2012
By Ichabod
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Green
By Waterflame
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Не откладывай на потом
By Супермаркет
Label: ROCK PLANET RECORDS
Released: 2009
Orion Awakes
By Golem
Label: Acme
Released: 2009
Itoiz
By Itoiz
Label: Belle Antique
Released: 2009
Book of Leaves
By Rachel Grimes
Label: Mossgrove Music
Released: 2009
Fairytale Ending
By Wereju
Label: Reverb Worship
Released: 2009
O Hele Le
By Ego Lemos
Label: Skinny Fish Music
Released: 2009
Péchés de vieillesse 3 (Sins of Old Age): Album pour les enfants adolescents
By Gioachino Rossini
Label: Naxos
Released: 2009
Pasión
By Leslie Grace
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Speed Of Thought
By K‐Rino
Label: SPC UK
Released: 2009
Study Guide
By Freddie Joachim
Label: Mellow Orange Music
Released: 2009
É Questão de Quê?
By Dughettu
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
My Turn
By Tanya Tucker
Label: Saguaro Road Records
Released: 2009
Staat Des Zerfalls
By The Process Void
Label: Green Mutant Recordings
Released: 2009
MusiCure 2. Equator
By Niels Eje
Label: Gefion Records
Released: 2009
In and Out
By James Blood Ulmer
Label: In+Out Records
Released: 2009
To Arms
By Serenity's Call
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 2009
Revolucion Karibeana
By Victor O
Label: Aztec Musique
Released: 2009
Trans Europe Express
By Kraftwerk
Label: Astralwerks
Released: 2009