Best Albums of 2008 - a list by chad

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For Emma, Forever Ago - Bon Iver (CD)

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It's becoming increasingly obvious that this is my favorite album of the year. It's a completely un-expecting little folk album that for some reason draws you in.

Updated Oct 6, 2009

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Girl Talk - Feed the Animals

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The newest album from Girl Talk, the moniker of Gregg Gillis pulls an "In Rainbows" and allows listeners to pay whatever they want for the album. I guess it's only fitting. You know, because he blatantly "samples" everybody's music, without paying loyalties. Regardless of your thoughts on his process, this is one of the most fun albums I've heard all year. The highlight comes at the end of track six when he mixes Yael Naim's "New Soul" (the song from the Apple commercial) with some Eminem song telling you to "get buzz, get drunk, get crunk..."

It's a fusion of all genres of music, creating some weird, pseudo club music that nearly anyone can enjoy.

Updated Dec 29, 2008

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The Evangelicals: The Evening Descends

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Hailing from small town Oklahoma, The Evangelicals have gained national status on the independent music scene. Not to mention, they just got back from a European tour and pulled some opening gigs for Conor Oberst (the Bright Eyes frontman). It really is wondrous that three people can make such complex music.

Updated Aug 13, 2008

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Of Montreal Skeletal Lamping

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I don't think I would be exaggerating if I said that this album is changing my life. It truly is an indescribable album that it futuristic and fun and happy and fresh and everything else you want in music. If you have any faith in my word, you will immediately go buy this album

Updated Dec 29, 2008

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Oracular Spectacular ~ MGMT

21 people recommended this item

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If you haven't heard this, check it out. Feature in Vol. 2 Nø 10

Updated Aug 11, 2008

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Fleet Foxes

4 people recommended this item

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Who put the fleet in Fleet Foxes?

It doesn't matter. Good, no-nonsense music from a band currently receiving a lot of ink. And for good reason.

Get 'em.

Updated Sep 20, 2008

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TV on the Radio - Dear Science

6 people recommended this item

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More than likely, you'll love this album. The experimental rock band has, no doubt, outdone themselves this time. It's an intriguing, but also interesting listen. However, I really don't understand why everyone is giving it so much love? I mean, I love it. But, I can think of 10 albums just as good.

Updated Dec 10, 2008

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Welcome To The Welcome Wagon

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I know it sounds suspect, but this Presbyterian Pastor and his wife (known as Welcome Wagon) have just put out one of my favorite albums of the year. Of course, it was recorded, produced and arranged by Sufjan Stevens. So, I'm sure that had something to do with it.

Updated Dec 15, 2008

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Vampire Weekend

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It's almost becoming a moot point to recommend this album. However, I had to put my stamp of approval on it. Here it is, I love this album. It's perfect for the summer!

Updated May 12, 2009

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Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band

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The Bright Eyes front man tries his luck on his own. With this self titled album, he attempts to segue his cult status among emo/indie kids from the Bright Eyes to, well, just him. It's really not that big of a surprise, considering he's notoriously known for is arrogance and basic lack or relevance for anything or any one. I'll put it like this, it sure isn't "I'm wide awake, it's morning." However, it's definitely worth a listen for any of those who enjoy the laid-back folky sound.

Updated Aug 8, 2008

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