2008-Best of the year (albums, tracks, quote, bands, songs)

Alfred · 11-11-2008, 08:13 PM

Self Titled rules. Those dudes know melody.

debaserr · 11-11-2008, 09:34 PM

1. Deerhunter - Microcastle
2. Vampire Weekend - s/t
3. Wolf Parade - At Mount Zoomer
4. Cut Copy - In Ghost Colours

Fruitonica · 11-14-2008, 03:53 AM

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Dig Lazarus Dig
The Mars Volta - Bedlam in Goliath
The Herd - Summerland
Electric President - Electric President

Can't really think of a fifth, I haven't picked up too much music released in 2008, shame on me.

iksosept · 11-14-2008, 09:12 AM

I liked, let's see:

Gnarls Barkley - the odd couple

Kitty, Daisy & Lewis - Kitty, Daisy & Lewis (you should check that out! some great swing, blues, country stuff! It makes you move your ass and feet, no doubt!)

The Raconteurs - Consolers of the Lonely (though I'm not sure about the whole album, will have to listen to it more often.. but have you heard "Carolina Drama"? great story telling song)

N.E.R.D. - seeing sounds (not as good as the first record, rather similar to the second, but much better!)

Erykah Badu - new amerykah

FaSho · 11-14-2008, 03:56 PM

I was so dissapointed by the odd couple, because St. Elsewhere was so good.

right-track · 11-14-2008, 04:38 PM

Only 3 this year;

1. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!

2. Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes.

3. TV on the Radio - Dear Science.

4. The Raconteurs - Consoler of the Lonely

Those top 3 albums stand out more than any others.
No.4 qualifies for fanboy reasons only.

Not a vintage year for albums IMO, but not a bad year for hearing new bands (from previous years) that caught my attention.

Rainard Jalen · 11-14-2008, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by right-track

Only 3 this year;

1. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!

2. Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes.

3. TV on the Radio - Dear Science.

4. The Raconteurs - Consoler of the Lonely

Those top 3 albums stand out more than any others.
No.4 qualifies for fanboy reasons only.

Not a vintage year for albums IMO, but not a bad year for hearing new bands (from previous years) that caught my attention.

If you have not done so already, go listen to The Bug, London Zoo.

lucifer_sam · 11-14-2008, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rainard Jalen

If you have not done so already, go listen to The Bug, London Zoo.

I hate to provoke an argument, but this was one of the well-received albums this year that raised my ire. I thought that album was terrible; I couldn't even make it halfway through. What was it that you used to say: "the indie hype machine licking its own ass" or something like that? Yeah, that's what it seemed like. Even if there was something there, it was pretty mediocre songwriting and it seemed like a half-assed attempt at ripping a Psyence Fiction knock-off.

adidasss · 11-15-2008, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by right-track

Only 3 this year;

1. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!

2. Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes.

3. TV on the Radio - Dear Science.

4. The Raconteurs - Consoler of the Lonely

Those top 3 albums stand out more than any others.
No.4 qualifies for fanboy reasons only.

Not a vintage year for albums IMO, but not a bad year for hearing new bands (from previous years) that caught my attention.

The fuck? You still haven't heard Bon Iver or you just didn't like it?

right-track · 11-15-2008, 03:47 AM

I got put off by all the fuss and when I skimmed through the album I was left wondering if I was missing something here. I really didn't give it enough time for the album to click with me...

...controversial I know.

11-11-2008, 08:13 PM	#81 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Self Titled rules. Those dudes know melody. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

11-11-2008, 09:34 PM	#82 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,467	1. Deerhunter - Microcastle 2. Vampire Weekend - s/t 3. Wolf Parade - At Mount Zoomer 4. Cut Copy - In Ghost Colours __________________ Last.FM

11-14-2008, 03:53 AM	#83 (permalink)
Fruitonica Pale and Wan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aus Posts: 917	Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Dig Lazarus Dig The Mars Volta - Bedlam in Goliath The Herd - Summerland Electric President - Electric President Can't really think of a fifth, I haven't picked up too much music released in 2008, shame on me.

11-14-2008, 09:12 AM	#84 (permalink)
iksosept Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 104	I liked, let's see: Gnarls Barkley - the odd couple Kitty, Daisy & Lewis - Kitty, Daisy & Lewis (you should check that out! some great swing, blues, country stuff! It makes you move your ass and feet, no doubt!) The Raconteurs - Consolers of the Lonely (though I'm not sure about the whole album, will have to listen to it more often.. but have you heard "Carolina Drama"? great story telling song) N.E.R.D. - seeing sounds (not as good as the first record, rather similar to the second, but much better!) Erykah Badu - new amerykah

11-14-2008, 04:38 PM	#86 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Only 3 this year; 1. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! 2. Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes. 3. TV on the Radio - Dear Science. 4. The Raconteurs - Consoler of the Lonely Those top 3 albums stand out more than any others. No.4 qualifies for fanboy reasons only. Not a vintage year for albums IMO, but not a bad year for hearing new bands (from previous years) that caught my attention.

11-15-2008, 03:47 AM	#90 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	I got put off by all the fuss and when I skimmed through the album I was left wondering if I was missing something here. I really didn't give it enough time for the album to click with me... ...controversial I know.