2008 Top 10 albums
Alright, now I know that I shouldn't post more than one list per day, so here's my shitty list for today. I've been doing one for every year, starting with 2015 and going back. I wonder how far I'll go. aaanyway, here's 2008. Not a lot that left a big impression on me. I was really busy in 2008, didn't have time to search for new stuff so that probably explains the weak list. Honorable mention to "Microcastle" by Deerhunter, which I found out about recently and should grow on me enough to be in my top 10 at some point. |
| 10 |  | Metallica
Death Magnetic
Metallica's redemption. Fuck that mastering job though. |
| 9 |  | Cynic
Traced in Air
If I were more of a metalhead, this would certainly be way higher on my list. |
| 8 |  | Mother Mother
O My Heart
Underappreciated Canadian band that make smart, quirky pop songs with great vocal work. |
| 7 |  | Coldplay
Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends
This album and their debut are the only ones on which Coldplay sound special. A lot of credit has to be given to Brian Eno for his production. Violet Hill is my favorite Coldplay song. |
| 6 |  | Death Cab for Cutie
Narrow Stairs
Solid album with a few excellent tracks. I wish they'd included the demo version of Talking Bird that appears on The Open Door EP. |
| 5 |  | Sigur Ros
Med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust
Sigur Rós decide to dabble into pop territory and the result is pretty interesting. Actually, the poppiest songs are the most memorable. |
| 4 |  | Flying Lotus
Los Angeles
The only Flying Lotus album I love. |
| 3 |  | Anonymus
Musique Barbare
Should be listed under Mononc' Serge et Anonymus.
Mononc' Serge is on top of his lyrical game on this album and Anonymus sound like they're having a blast making the dumbest sounding metal to go with the ludicrous lyrics. |
| 2 |  | The Mars Volta
The Bedlam in Goliath
The last great album The Mars Volta made. Thomas Pridgen is an absolute beast.
Frances the Mute -- De-Loused in the Comatorium > The Bedlam in Goliath > Octahedron > Amputechture > Noctourniquet |
| 1 |  | Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes
Such a beautiful little album. |
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