This list is not about finding the absolute worst albums of the 2009. In any given year it would be trivial to find 5 terrible pop/R&B/Susan Boyle albums that would fit the bill. Rather, this list is about naming and shaming those bands that could have done better. All but one of these bands has, in my opinion, released much better work previously and should have never released the album that they did this year. In many ways, this list could be renamed to be the most disappointing albums of the year. (more…)