Best Rock Albums in 2009, so far

Synthfreek,

you are so right, I should "Wake Up" and have thought about AIC releasing there first album in 1989 (I think).
But its the only solo album Layne Staley released or stuff outside AIC he did that I know of. Id be happy to learn if hes done something else.

Black Eyed Peas THE E.N.D.

The Avett Brother - I & Love & You
Wilco - The Album
Steve Earle - Townes
Justin Townes Earle - Midnight at the Movies
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Ill end this thread with stating My best of 2009 rock albums and it ends as i guessed but with two fantastic and unexpected runners up:

Best Rock 2009:
1. Keep it Hid - Dan Auerbach
2. Them Crooked Vultures - Them Crooked Vultures
3. Black Gives Way to Blue - Alice In Chains

Look forward to the 2010 albums!

Them Crooked Vultures - 'Them Crooked Vultures'
Green Day - '21st Century Breakdown'

The Strange Boys - Be Brave, reminds a bit about Keep It Hid. Wont be the best in 2010(I hope) but its quite good.