Today I bring you my most disappointing albums of the year. These aren't necessarily the worst albums of the year (that would be Living With Lions), simply the one's I expected far more from.
10. Radiohead- King Of Limbs
Count me among those who like most of what Radiohead has done in the last decade has been disappointing. I keep waiting and hoping for something with a spark, but I'm always disappointed by uninspired self-indulgent rubbish.
9. TV On The Radio- Nine Types of Light
After blowing fans away with intense records, they return with this half-hearted effort.
8. Arctic Monkeys- Suck It And See
A once promising band slips further and further into irrelevance.
7. The Strokes- Angles
After a slew of solo albums it's becoming clear that this band may be better as individuals (except the wretched Julian Casablancas).
6. Wire- Red Barked Tree
It's sad when a legendary band hangs around too long. At least we still have Mission Of Burma.
5. Gang Of Four- Content
Ibid.
4. The Kills- Blood Pressures
The Kills have thrived on making sultry, vivid blues rock. This is none of those things.
3. Kathryn Calder- Bright and Vivid

2. Handsome Furs- Sound Kapital
Usually one of the most reliable bands in Canada, they simply never get untracked on their latest.
1. Feist- Metals
It must be daunting to follow-up a mega-hit. To her credit, Feist doesn't try. The resulting more experimental record misses the mark though.
Honourable mentions: New York Dolls, Dan Mangan, Dinosaur Bones, Fleet Foxes
Come back tomorrow for my favorite Canadian albums of the year.
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