It’s that time of year. The time of the Best Of list. In this week’s Top 5 Music Countdown, we’re revealing the best albums of 2009, IHHO (In Heather’s Humble Opinion), NATCH.

5. Miike Snow
“Miike Snow”

Swedish + existential & metaphysical lyrics. Gotta have my synths!

4. Fever Ray
“Fever Ray”

Creepy vocals + dense electronica = just like I like it.

3. The Dead Weather
“Horehound”

Electric rock and funky backbeats. No bias here. This album/collaboration is one of the best from this year.

2. The xx
“xx”

Minimal and sexy. Pretty much how I live, nutshelled.

1. Florence + the Machine
“Lungs”

Gothic vocals + gorgeous instrumentation. Florence (speaking about her music) says: “I want my music to sound like throwing yourself out of a tree, or off a tall building, or as if you’re being sucked down into the ocean and you can’t breathe.”

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5. Anthony Kiedis

Have you seen this guy play a guitar with his shirt off? I have, and I haven’t been the same since.

4. Jason Schwartzman

Totally adorbs. He’s got that double threat thing going for him = CUTE AND SEXY.

3. Wolfmother

And here we’re talking, not one particular member, but the ENTIRE BAND (with the exception of the drummer).

2. Justin Timberlake

I’ve always had a thing for JT. A guy who can dance should know this truth: I’m putty in your hands.

1. Jack White

BIG SHOCK. He’s one talented, SEXY BITCH. Love everything he touches.

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Gotta get down and dirty with some hot Brazilian electro-rock music!
5.  “Let’s Make Love and Listen to Death from Above”
-CSS

A little upbeat indie pop to keep the hipsters happy!
4.  “I Feel It All”
-Feist

French dance music will add some cool, international flair!
3.  “D.A.N.C.E.”
-Justice

A party isn’t complete without a little Danger Mouse in the mix, just avoid the overplayed “Crazy”.
2.  “Gone Daddy Gone”
-Gnarls Barkley

And finally, had to squeeze in some Jack White in there somewhere, of course!
1.  “Steady As She Goes”
-The Raconteurs

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5. “We’re Going to Be Friends“
-The White Stripes

This lovely autumnal ditty is from the album “White Blood Cells” and is featured in the opening credits of Napoleon Dynamite. It tells the story of going back to school and meeting new friends. Oh, and wearing new shoes! (Shameless plug: use code AFTOP515 to get 15% off new sneaks at EastBay.com!)

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4. “School”
-Nirvana

A new Fall chill is in the air and you’re already swamped with schoolwork and #2 pencil sharpening. There’s no rest for the wicked, but how about a good scream? This little tune is a screamer, “there’s no recess!!!”

3. “Hot For Teacher”
-Van Halen

“Sit down, Waldo!!” This song is nostalgic of my innocent days as a high schooler. I remember Sophomore year, my girlfriends and I got all glammed up for the Van Halen concert — I think it was my second rock show after getting trampled at Steve Miller Band.

2. “Another Brick in the Wall”
-Pink Floyd

We don’t need no education. ‘Nuff said.

1. “Cruel Summer”
-Bananarama

Like, OMG!! This song is quintessential high school. Daddy’s out of town — which means all night keggers, parental liquor cabinet raids, messy bathtub beer bonging and of course, the dreadful beverage that is the wine cooler. Good times!

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5. Mos Def – “The Ecstatic“

Mos Def dropped “The Ecstatic” back in June – possibly his best album since 1999′s Black on Both Sides. Deep, dense and spooky at times but definitely takes a few listens to crack. The high points on the album IMHO are ‘Life in Marvelous Times’, ‘Quiet Dog Bite Hard’ and ‘Casa Bey’.

4. Junior Boys – “Begone Dull Care“

The latest release from electro-pop masters Junior Boys hit the shelves in April of this year. OK, yeah. Technically this one came out in Spring, but who’s got the time to fuss about seasons? This album is good, clean electro synthy pop you can listen to with your mom. If you’ve had steamy love affairs with groups like Hot Chip, The Rapture, The Knife, M83 and/or Royksopp you’ll dig Junior Boys. I do, and I take pride in my music choices. Track ‘Dull to Pause’ takes my breath away!

3. Yacht – “See Mystery Lights“

Yacht’s “See Mystery Lights” is a quintessential summery album, released in the squelching heat of July. This duo is alternative and unusual. Their sound is poppy and electronic with lotsa cowbell! It’s equally compelling to listen to while chillin’ at the hizzy or getting down and dirty on the dance floor!

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2. Amanda Blank – “I Love You“

Alright, now for some white girl rapper action — you know you want it! Well, Amanda Blank’s debut album “I Love You” just dropped this month and it’s rappy and raunchy goodness. And who doesn’t appreciate a little potty mouth from time to time? It’s just what you need if you’ve exhausted and overplayed your favorite Santigold, Peaches and MIA albums — it’s a great mix of new wave, hip-hop and electro styles.

1. The Dead Weather – “Horehound“

And finally, rocking it at the #1 spot is my boyfriend Jack White’s (hands off!) latest collaboration – The Dead Weather. That’s right, Jackie Boy has a new venture chock full of rockstar power: Alison Mosshart from The Kills, Jack Lawrence of The Raconteurs, Dean Fertita from Queens of the Stone Age. This time Jack is on drums, SWOON!

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