Everybody seems to be doing it, so I'll give it a shot.

The ultimate highlight of 2009 is Fever Ray. Great debut album and fabulous show in Paradiso.

Best cds I've heard in 2009:

1. Fever Ray - Fever Ray
2. King Midas Sound - Waiting for you...
3. Mastodon - Crack the Skye
4. The Black Dog - Further Vexations
5. Redshape - The Dance Paradox

Best concerts I've witnessed in 2009:

1. Fever Ray, Paradiso Amsterdam
2. Chimaira / Throwdown / Unearth, Watt Rotterdam
3. PJ Harvey, Paradiso Amsterdam