Top Of '08
Thought I should get in on the act and do an '08 list. Enjoy |
| 1 |  | Cog
Sharing Space
Was sceptical of this when i first heard it, but now one of my favourites. The use of acoustic guitars, samples ect really improved their sound. |
| 2 |  | The Butterfly Effect
Final Conversation of Kings
This was always going to be right up there, my favourite band, close to their best release. Has a few of the best songs theyve written on it (Worlds on Fire, The Way). |
| 3 |  | Sleep Parade
Things Can Always Change
Another awesome local release, for a debut album these guys really know what they're doing. Not to mention amazing live. |
| 4 |  | Cult of Luna
Eternal Kingdom
Picked this up blind in England when i was over there playing cricket and it blew me away, nuff said. Highest non aussie release. |
| 5 |  | Mesa Verde
The Old Road
Whoever wrote the review for this, thankyou for introducing me into something i never thought i would like. |
| 6 |  | Birds of Tokyo
Universes
Bought this with the intention of filling my need for new Karnivool (both bands have the same singer), came out loving the album. |
| 7 |  | Mammal
The Majority
Ezekiel Ox (vocalist) is my hero, this album is a great hard rock/funk album. Plus the lyrics rule. |
| 8 |  | Opeth
Watershed
The album that got me into Opeth, some really great bluesy bits. |
| 9 |  | Protest The Hero
Fortress
Haven't heard Keiza so i can't compare the two but as an introduction to the band they made a pretty good impression. |
| 10 | | Thrice
The Alchemy Index: Volumes III and IV - Air and Earth
Two words: Broken Lungs |
| 11 |  | Pendulum
In Silico
Ex-pat Aussies. The vocals really drew me into this. |
| 12 |  | Trial Kennedy
New Manic Art
Aussie Alt Rock meets pop that turned out good for a change. |
| 13 |  | Rook
Add Colour
Only released a couple of weeks ago, i can see these guys being up there with The Butterfly Effect, Mammal, Cog and Karnivool in a couple of years. |
| 14 |  | sleepmakeswaves
In Today Already Walks Tomorrow
First instrumental album i ever bought, instant love. |
| 15 |  | Black Lungs
Send Flowers
Really enjoyed the rawness of this album, although it was a little short. |
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