Albums of 2008

10 - El Guincho - Alegranza

9 - Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend

"Who gives a fuck about an oxford comma?" Time to break out Struck & White.

8 - Surf City - Surf City EP

I love the EP format and this is my favorite of the year.

7 - TV On The Radio - Dear Science

I think they are just getting better, or maybe just poppier.

6 - Sam Roberts - Love At The End Of The World

5 - Dodos - Visitor

Love those crazy rhythms.

4 - Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes

If you are on the fence, see them live.

3 - Chris Mills - After The Aftermath

2 - Hockey - Mind Chaos

1 - Jay Reatard - Singles 06-07

While Matador Singles '08 was good, his first compilation of the year was better.

Singles of 2008

5 - Herman Dne - "I Wish That I Could See You Soon"

4 - Infadels - "Free Stuff For Poor People"

My favorite songs always get me moving, and by that metric this song tops my list.

3 - Hockey - "Too Fake"

2 - Port O'Brien - "I Woke Up Today"

I want to live my life forever as the man in yellow shirt.

1 - MGMT - "Time To Pretend"

Albums before 2008

5 - Yeasayer - All Hour Cymbals

4 - Candie Payne - I Wish I Could Have Loved You More

Of the blue-eyed soul singers, she's my favorite.

3 - Herman Dne - Giant

For fans of Jens Leckman. "I Wish That I Could See You Soon" and "1 2 3 Apple Tree" simply rule.

2 - The Boggs - Forts

Bring on the drums.

1 - MGMT - Oracular Spectacular

Best concert of 2008

Les Savy Fav, Dodos - Black Cat

A truly epic night that started out in a bar, moved to an art gallery with a DJ spinning chill Brazilian beats and handing out cheap wine, then to the Black Cat, where both bands nailed fantastic sets, and finally to the New Vegas Lounge to catch the last set of their funky soul band and ensure our hangovers were massive.

Biggest musical dissapointment 2008

My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges

I keep trying to like this album and keep failing to do so.

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