Following in the footsteps...

So, my good friends at SubPop recently did something fun. They posted their own lists of Top 10's for 2009--music, art, life, random stuff, whatever--and invited their readers to do the same. Check it out here: http://www.subpop.com/channel/features/a_form_of_paying_attention_december_2009

Now, we here at TRx typically march to the beat of our own 6-minute drum solo, but we know a good idea when we see it. Please find below our own Top 10 list for 2009, and don't be afraid to comment with your own Top 10--c'mon, it could be fun!

Tyrannosaurus Records Top 10

1. Opening the store -- Remember when we opened the store? Yeah, that was awesome.

2. Grizzly Bear: Veckitamest -- Every time I try to think of my favorite record this year, this one is always at the top of the list. Too good... Seriously, I think it might actually be too good--someone call the Quality Police.

3. Halloween at DC's -- Good, clean fun. Followed by bad, filthy fun.

4. Ha Ha Tonka -- A stellar album (Novel Sounds of the Nouveau South), a killer live set at the Sunset over the summer, and lots of after-show banter about the peculiarities of midwestern life. All in all, a really good group of fellas.

5. Sam's beard -- I just saw it. It is epic. It is so good, in fact, that on December 5th it was able to sneak its way onto my Top 10 list for the year.

6. NWxNW -- If it's true that one good rock show can change the world, then we surely moved a tectonic plate or two this past November at Renton's first ever indie-rock showcase. Can't wait for 2010...

7. Feline steroids -- it's hilarious, right? Cats on roids. It never gets old...

8. The Pacific Northwest Music Scene -- Okay, I know that sounds vague, but now that we've been somewhat immersed in it for over half of the year, it bears mentioning that the music scene from BC to SEA to PDX (and the smaller places in-between) really is vibrant and full of variety. Way to go, PNW!

9. The Monte Cristo -- No, not the book. The sandwich. Am I wrong, or was this the year that the MC made its triumphant comeback? I couldn't be happier.

10. Everyone -- "Like who?", I can hear you asking. EVERYONE. We have had the opportunity to work with some amazing people this year, and to meet lots more amazing people who love music, love this area, and love us (by virtue of our being musical and geographically convenient). And we love them right back for supporting their local businesses and artists, and for generally just being cool and fun to talk to.

OK. Your turn.

"ROOOAAAARRRR!!!"
--TRx