SPINearth.tv's Best Beards of 2009

327 Burnt out on "Top 10 Albums" and "Top 10 Songs" of 2009 lists? Let's countdown something a little more original than this year's "Best Viral Videos" or "Best Reality TV Moments." After all, none of these albums would be on any list were it not for the geniuses who envisioned and executed them. And what do you suppose kept their faces warm through those long winter months in 2008 while they were writing music to feed you in 2009...beards of course! <center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo336/spinearth/2008-12-30-images-topten1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center> If there is anything that 2009 should be known for it is facial hair. This year we saw many of our beloved, polished artists sport more than just a 5 o'clock shadow. Chances are the last time you saw your favorite acoustic guitarist he was as smooth and squeeky clean as they come and just recently started donning a Charles Manson-esque face guard. Whether life on the road has finally started catching up with them or they've boycotted Gillette, 2009's bands embraced their Cro-Magnon roots and made beards socially acceptable once again. <center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo336/spinearth/sptfc063.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center> We've compiled a list of this year's best beards and the men who sported them. From the perfectly manicured to frizzy mountain man beards, these artists not only deserve a nod for their music but also their stubble. And always remember... <center><a href="http://photobucket.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo336/spinearth/beard.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a></center>*For more hilarious images starring beards, please visit <a href="http://www.beardly.com">Beardly</a>, home of all things beard. <center>VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BEARDO IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!</center> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/raylamontagne">Ray LaMontagne Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theshins">The Shins Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/ironandwine">Iron and Wine Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/passionpitjams">Passion Pit Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/cursive">Cursive Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thegoodlife">The Good Life Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/devendrabanhart">Devendra Banhart Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/boniver">Bon Iver Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/fleetfoxes">Fleet Foxes Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/mybandowen">Owen Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/dirtythree">The Dirty Three Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/nickcaveandthebadseeds">Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/deathcabforcutie">Death Cab for Cutie Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/dandeacon">Dan Deacon Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/headlights">Headlights Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/davidbazan">David Bazan Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/flaminglips">The Flaming Lips Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/lessavyfav">Les Savy Fav Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theformat">The Format Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/matisyahu">Matisyahu Official Myspace</a> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/builttospill">Built to Spill Official Myspace</a> 79

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