Music 2010 Who's In, And Who's Out

Haven't been in in way to long but I also just recovered my password to get back in.

Any way this is my list of bands who are storming their way into my music for 2010 and who's making their way out.

Who's In:

The Boxer Rebellion- I bought their album The Union off a Wm because I Tunes said it was the best Alt Rock album of the year. Usually I don't buy things in that fashion but after listening to these guys I have new faith in upcoming music for years. They have the opportunity to become visionaries for a new generation.

John Frusicante- I've been a fan of RHCP for years now but after listening to John's solo work I was blown away by how much better and mature his music is. He right now is the visionary for experimental/alt rock music and with his departure from RHCP I'm even more excited for what the future holds for Johns music.

The Gaslight Anthem- I was told to listen to this band by my swim coach and everything he said about them is true. This band is incredible and really has a bright future. They have a very unique punk sound which is able to maintain matureness and separate themselves from the rest of bands in the punk genre today.

The Arcade Fire- This band has redefined the indie genre and in my opinion they are the premiere band out there in the genre. They are releasing a new album this year which will at least be as good as their previous two masterpieces.

Who's Out:

John Mayer- Continuum had me hooked on Mayer and was a genius album. Unfortently his lastest album Battle Studies is extremely reserved and refuses to take off from the edgyness and potential Mayer created for himself after Continuum. It is an album that sticks to being safe and shows that Mayer is more comfortable selling records then exploring how far he can go with his music. Also his cover of the Crossroads is an abomination and he should be beat for destroying a classic the way he did.

Red Hot Chili Peppers- Until John decides to comeback they really shouldn't do anything. He is the backbone of the band and the last time he was gone the band almost broke up. The band just doesn't have its style without John; Flea and Him also have excellent chemistry which is very hard for bands to replicate. RHCP should wait because the odds of hitting this right without him is slim to none.

Of A Revolution- They really have fallen off the map and alienated their fans from the start. Their last album was a complete sellout to consumer society and didn't even sound like the band which use to be College's premiere band to see. Gone is the optimism and distinctive reggae-esqe sound for radio friendly songs that really don't sound like them at all. Stories Of A Stranger was a good album because they moved in a new direction but never lost their roots. Their latest album has nothing that reminds you of the band for the 13 years before it.