Top of 2008: Albums

by Kyle (2008-12-12 10:10:15)

2008
10. Mike Sheridan - I Syv Sind
This record is awash in intelligent rhythms powered by curious glitches and pops.

9. Evangelicals - The Evening Descends
Though I was a bit let down by their live set, this album has remained technical yet psychedelic fun.

8. Friendly Fires - Friendly Fires
The switch from moody to funky tracks is extremely enjoyable.

7. John Murphy & Underworld - Sunshine
A soft, stressful, bath of an ambient album that once again shows Murphy's versatility as a composer.

6. M83 - Saturdays = Youth
I wrestled with this album so many times, but in the end I'm just as confused about why I like cheesy, enyaesque Graveyard Girl as I was when I first heard it.

5. Cut Copy - In Ghost Colours
An album bursting at the seams with new and retro pop energy that made me smile for a good two months.

4. Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
The sad singer/songwriter that I'm in no way embarrassed to love.

3. El Ten Eleven - These Promises Are Being Videotaped
An evolved, truly indie, dance/mood album that has been pocketed as my secret gem.

2. Death Cab For Cutie - Narrow Stairs
The last Death Cab concert I attended was a complete disappointment. Hopefully, my once favorite band will move toward the avante garde to regain their lost appreciators and right the errors of appearing on teen-drama television. But until then, I'll just drift off to their beautiful instrumentals.

1. Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes
With ethereal vocal counterpoint, subtle chord progressions, and deeply personal live shows they get better with every listen.

Mike Sheridan - Som Regn Fra En Skyfri Himmel.mp3
El Ten Eleven - Paranoid Android.mp3

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  • Mimi

    2008-12-12 11:54:51
    I STRONGLY approve of your #1 album.

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