Well 2008 is almost over, and while I'm not going to tag everything that hapened to me this year, I will say it was fun, crazy, confusing, hilarious, at times unbearable, and very stress-inducing, just like every year of my life! haha But what I really want to talk about isn't myself, it's about 2008 in song. Yes, the year in music! Some say 2008 was a slow year for music, and I can somewhat agree. But, I myself thought it was a great year with some unexpected new acts and some unforgettable albums! Now I would like to do a simple top 10 list, with some reasoning, and possibly some honorable mentions if I so see fit!
10. Muse- H.A.A.R.P
I chose this as number 10 because I'm a huge Muse fan, but found this album to be slightly lacking. Sure it has some great songs, I just expected more I suppose. But nevertheless, can Matt do no wrong? And I'll stop there.
9. Weezer- Weezer (the red album)
I applaud Weezer for making a wonderful comeback from possibly their first ever flop Make Believe, for Rivers' mustache, for the ever so catchy Troublemaker and the number one YouTube video Pork & Beans, and for proving once again they can do no wrong by making a self-titled album!
8. Death Cab for Cutie- Narrow Stairs
Death Cab are amazing and have come a long way from being discovered by viewers of The O.C. I give them snaps for making an eight minute song of wonderous portion and lyrics that can make me weep faster than I can spit them out. Truely beautiful artists they are!
7. Bloc Party- Intimacy
To tell the truth I just recently discovered this band, and have loved everything I've heard by them so far, from the electrofying Helicopter to the mellow Here We Are. Bloc Party homes an amazing talent that I just can't stop listening to!
6. The Raconteurs- Consoloers of the Lonley
Okay, here's where the list starts getting easier and almost automatic. I know what I loved in 2008 and wished my top five could start at 6 with the always genius Jack White and his not so side project band The Raconteurs! What can't Jack do? He's a wonder whether he's ripping it up with the title track or telling a story of the blues. The album is amazing from start to finish, there's nothing more to say, as it clearly speaks for itself!
5. Kings of Leon- Only by the Night
Although these Southern rockers have been in the scene for a while, it was only about a year ago that I started paying attention to them, and with good reason! On the latest album the Kings become true Kings of rock. Who didn't fall prey to the ever so enticing Sex on Fire, or howl along with Crawl? Kings of Leon have quickly worked their way up to being one of my favorite bands, as I work my way backwards looking into their awesome as always earlier work.
4. Coldplay- Viva la Vida
They say you're either a Coldplay fan or you're not, and as long as they're doing what they're doing I'm sercuring my spot as a huge fan. Viva is certainly living it up for me, whether I'm feeling mellow or singing along to some of my more upbeat favorites Lost and Violet Hill. Chris outdoes himself once more on what many are calling the album of the year.
3. MGMT- Oracular Spectacular
It's time to pretend with the year's biggest break-out band. Who knew a dose of hippie loving free spirited tunes was just what the year needed to up the fun scale? Apparently MGMT did! I love eveything they do! Whether I'm listening to Kids, Elecetric Feel, or the ever so interesting Weekend Wars! I LOVE MGMT!!!
2. Panic at the Disco- Pretty. Odd.
They dropped the exclamation mark and grew up on their sophomore album. And although there is much critisim, I think it's just what they needed to go from drab to well, Nine in the Afternoon! The Beatles inspired album had everything from folk to songs Mr. Kite himself would be proud of, and I'm proud to be a fan once more!
And drumrollllllll pleaseeee.........
1. The killers- Day & Age
As if you expected anything else?!?! Mr. Brandon Flowers was more epic than ever as he took us through a Joyride of songs whether they be about Spacemen of the ever so charming ballad of his parents meeting! An album that I could listen to FOREVER. There's something in the distance, a glorious existance, and it's the satisfaction of being at the top of my list!
I would also like to add a few honorable mentions:
Phantom Planet- Raise the Dead
I love this band, who are sadly together no more....
Coner Oberst- Conor Oberst
Who never ceases to amaze me in his ways of country/folk/rockdom
Franz Ferinand- Tonight: Franz Ferdinand
Who I love endlessly, It's not yet out, therefore I can't rate it; lucid dreams=love
AAR-When the World Comes Down
I've heard rave reviews, but don't have it yet either...
And perhaps The Academy Is...; The Matches; and Kaiser Chiefs who happen to be bands all of which I am a fan of, but just didn't go out there and buy the new albums for reasons unknown...
And Butch Walker who I have found myself in love with....=]
And anyone else who I failed to mention that I love or anyone I have yet to discover or made amazing albums this year...that is all...for now...
=D -Brittany
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well brittany. i must say that i am rather impressed. and probably because i have very little interest in music and usually only sing along to what ever ryan has playing in his car. howevee, i would have to say that (although i am sure you do not like her) Katy Perry has made a pretty damn big BANG in 2008 and maybe we should give her some credit. afterall you cannot deny that her songs are catchy ;)
-Kinz-o
Yes, yes I'm not exactly a fan, but I must give you and Katy Perry credit. She is quite catchy and she has managed to snag some listeners no one would've expected her to, thus I will give her a snap...but I would like to keep it singular it that's alright! haha
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