Here's what you've been waiting for: Part 1 of my 2-part "Music Visions of 2009" article, the uncannily accurate round-up of my premonitions for this year. Part 1 includes a recap of my predictions from last year (and what actually happened) and includes the first half of my predictions for '09 -- a more, shall we say, cerebral list of visions of the future. This is it, folks, the year it all goes down. Take a look. Part 2 -- the usual list of which bands will do what with who and when -- will appear next week in Lazy-i (and will be added to the bottom of the article).

After you're done looking into my crystal ball, enter to win a copy of the coveted Lazy-i Best of 2008 Compilation CD! All you have to do is e-mail me (tim@lazy-i.com) with your name and mailing address and you'll be entered into the drawing. Tracks include songs by M83, Deerhunter, UUVVWWZ, Brad Hoshaw, Jenny Lewis, Titus Andronicus, Conor Oberst, Vampire Weekend, Tilly and the Wall, and more. Details and track listing are right here. Enter today! Deadline's January 17.

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