Topic: Top 10 Albums of 2008 (Read 301832 times)

muffy · « **Reply #200 on:** 04 Mar 2008, 17:13 »

Yeah, I have to admit that dodgy punctuation really does it for me.

And did I mention Hadouken! ?

p.s Inlander, thank you

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #201 on:** 04 Mar 2008, 17:36 »

The album "Superbass!!!" by the band 'Giraffes? Giraffes!' is a fairly offensive use of punctuation. The new Man Man album is due out shortly. Damn do I love Man Man. This aught to be awesome.

sean · « **Reply #202 on:** 04 Mar 2008, 20:33 »

Quote from: Spluff on 04 Mar 2008, 13:29

This thread needs more people masturbating over the White EP.

Can anybody guess what is wrong with the above statement?

Anyway, the White EP is pretty rad. I do prefer Agalloch's metal side though.

michaelicious · « **Reply #203 on:** 04 Mar 2008, 20:44 »

Quote from: TheFuriousWombat on 04 Mar 2008, 17:36

The album "Superbass!!!" by the band 'Giraffes? Giraffes!' is fucking awesome and everyone should listen to it. Their new album is awesome too. It is less scatter-brained and has better production. The songs even have some pretty parts.

freestyle trombonist · « **Reply #204 on:** 04 Mar 2008, 23:10 »

I am excited for Takka Takka: Migration.
Also, A.C. Newman is working on a new one right now, that sounds like it'll be a bit more "rocking" than past efforts.
And I just heard The Acorn for the first time last week, and they just released an album called Glory Hope Mountain, and I love it.
Oh yeah, Architecture in Helsinki is doing an EP in the spring!

Tom · « **Reply #205 on:** 04 Mar 2008, 23:19 »

When AC Newman says 'rock', he means the Electric Version and Superconductor.

pilsner · « **Reply #206 on:** 05 Mar 2008, 13:14 »

Quote from: freestyle trombonist on 04 Mar 2008, 23:10

Oh yeah, Architecture in Helsinki is doing an EP in the spring!

But no new LP until 2009. So it was one of those good news/bad news announcements. Incidentally, they want you to vote for them in some sort of Aussie music awards thingum.

pig nash · « **Reply #207 on:** 05 Mar 2008, 13:46 »

Quote from: n0t_r0bert_b0yle!! on 04 Mar 2008, 23:19

When AC Newman says 'rock', he means the Electric Version and Superconductor.

And that's a bad thing? I like the new Mountain Goats. And from this thread I'm looking forward to new Thermals and Wolf Parade.

Tom · « **Reply #208 on:** 05 Mar 2008, 22:02 »

No it is not a bad thing.

It is a good thing.

I'm really enjoying Svn Fngrs at the moment.

Shadows Collide · « **Reply #209 on:** 10 Mar 2008, 02:48 »

Beach House! The only real record to blow me away and gift me with beautiful melodies. The songs "All the Years" and "Home Again" are my personal favorites.

Of coarse I love Cat Power's one. I don't care if it isn't a good record per se, it seems my obsession has blinded me to the objective truth of the matter. Plus, "Ramblin Woman" is a great song, perfect for her.

Oh and "Blue" (Joni's original) is my favorite song of all time. Chan does a pretty tight version.

Jedit · « **Reply #210 on:** 15 Mar 2008, 08:34 »

Quote from: McTaggart on 12 Feb 2008, 22:28

Apparently there is a new Joanna Newsom album coming out this year and it'll be more poppy than the previous? Though the previous was five ten or so minute songs. I'll be eager to hear more about this.

I think I can cope without another album of pretentious crap sung by a retarded elf, thanks all the same.

Currently listening to the new Portishead album. I'm not sure I like it. I think they've tried a bit too hard not to sound like Dummy.

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #211 on:** 15 Mar 2008, 09:12 »

Oh no, the last thing we need is for this to turn into yet another 'I like Joanna Newsom's voice' vs. 'Joanna Newsom sounds like a retarded child' debate.

On topic, The Gregor Samsa is not, as I mentioned before, all that and a kettle of fish, as I believe the saying goes. It has a lot of potential but it feels restrained in a stilted sense. Instead of the epic, soaring moments of the previous album, this one has all the build up but none of the pay off. If the band had stuck to making an album with a more ambient focus, it would have been wonderful. Instead they've created something ultimately misleading and frustrating. It's still pretty beautiful but the continual inconclusiveness of the songs stands out too strongly after several listens for me not to be let down with the album overall.

Jedit · « **Reply #212 on:** 15 Mar 2008, 09:58 »

Quote from: TheFuriousWombat on 15 Mar 2008, 09:12

Oh no, the last thing we need is for this to turn into yet another 'I like Joanna Newsom's voice' vs. 'Joanna Newsom sounds like a retarded child' debate.

It's not a debate. She does sound like a retarded child, but some people like her voice anyway. I don't number among them.

Shadows Collide · « **Reply #213 on:** 15 Mar 2008, 17:28 »

^This guy just got the last word. Salutations to you good sir.

I have a friend who used to go on here but was labeled a troll and banned... Is that you Matthew??

Oh and what the fuck, where did that guy find news of a new Joanna Newsom album? Was he just promoting a stupid debate over her instead of a good discussion of 2008 albums?

Jedit · « **Reply #214 on:** 15 Mar 2008, 18:02 »

Quote from: Shadows Collide on 15 Mar 2008, 17:28

I have a friend who used to go on here but was labeled a troll and banned... Is that you Matthew??

No, it bloomin' well isn't. Please don't suggest it; sockpuppeteering is not something you want to associate people with.

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Oh and what the fuck, where did that guy find news of a new Joanna Newsom album? Was he just promoting a stupid debate over her instead of a good discussion of 2008 albums?

I vaguely recall reading something about it in Uncut. My interest in her music being south of nil I can't say more, though.

McTaggart · « **Reply #215 on:** 15 Mar 2008, 19:00 »

Quote from: Jedit on 15 Mar 2008, 09:58

Quote from: TheFuriousWombat on 15 Mar 2008, 09:12
Oh no, the last thing we need is for this to turn into yet another 'I like Joanna Newsom's voice' vs. 'Joanna Newsom sounds like a retarded child' debate.

It's not a debate. She does sound like a retarded child, but some people like her voice anyway. I don't number among them.

NO U

Also, I heard it mentioned on the radio and posted right after that. I haven't really looked online.

[fake edit] the 'no u' is there to say that while I don't agree with you the argument is stupid and I wont have it with you. I would skip straight to calling you names like 'poopyface' and 'stupidhead' because they are just as dumb as arguing about Joanna Newsom.

JohnnyBeGalt · « **Reply #216 on:** 15 Mar 2008, 19:33 »

This thread has gone too far off its intended course, and not enough has been said about the fact that there is a NEW JUDAS PRIEST ALBUM COMING OUT.

I know i said I'd give other music its due, but you all clearly have your priorities twisted.

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #217 on:** 16 Mar 2008, 17:40 »

The new Man Man is just what I expected: raucous, funky, energetic, weird and super enjoyable gypsyish rock. It's great!

Tom · « **Reply #218 on:** 16 Mar 2008, 22:58 »

Quote from: TheFuriousWombat on 16 Mar 2008, 17:40

new Man Man = gypsyish rock

Now I have to listen to it.

PassiveTheory · « **Reply #219 on:** 16 Mar 2008, 23:14 »

*cough* As mentioned in the other thread, the new Hercules and Love Affair disc fucking rules.

Kyros · « **Reply #220 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 07:06 »

Quote from: pilsner on 12 Feb 2008, 12:23

Wikipedia says that Politics Don't Sell Records is coming out this year. I can't find a source but it seems likely since The Thermals haven't announced any recent shows, but they've already named the album in interviews. Sweet!

I don't know where Wikipedia got that, but the Thermals official website says the name of the album is Stay Warm.

michaelicious · « **Reply #221 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 07:46 »

I decided I am moving to Portland and buying a drumkit so I can be in the Thermals.

Lummer · « **Reply #222 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 08:05 »

I'm pretty sure Mastodon will take the cake.

Again.

Liz · « **Reply #223 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 08:13 »

Quote from: Kyros on 17 Mar 2008, 07:06

I don't know where Wikipedia got that, but the Thermals official website says the name of the album is Stay Warm.

It's Wikipedia. That is all you need to know.

Kyros · « **Reply #224 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 08:48 »

I know that, but now I'm trying to decide which name I like better, the fake Wikipedia name or the Official Website tentative name.

Anyways, back on topic. My favorites so far are the new Los Campesinos!, Times New Viking, and Steven Malkmus albums. If the Thermals do end up releasing the new one this year I can almost guarantee it'll be my favorite though.

Thrillho · « **Reply #225 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 08:50 »

I've bought the Gutter Twins album today and I'll be back at some point to give my early thoughts.

I also got the album by a band called Slaves To Gravity. It's nothing Earth-shattering, but it's well-produced, tight and anthemic.

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #226 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 08:54 »

Quote from: Lummer on 17 Mar 2008, 08:05

I'm pretty sure Mastodon will take the cake.

Again.

Hope it's good anyway. A couple of days ago I was re-reading the last several chapters of Moby Dick with 'Leviathan' playing in the background. It was awesome.

amok · « **Reply #227 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 09:50 »

Qntal VI and Blank's album are both ace. This is shaping up to be a stonkin' year on the darkwave/electro front as usual.

Spluff · « **Reply #228 on:** 17 Mar 2008, 21:41 »

Quote from: Lummer on 17 Mar 2008, 08:05

I'm pretty sure Mastodon will take the cake.

Again.

Honestly, I didn't like Blood Mountain that much. Leviathan was so much better. But hopefully they pick up again.

sean · « **Reply #229 on:** 18 Mar 2008, 02:16 »

Quote from: Lummer on 17 Mar 2008, 08:05

I'm pretty sure Mogwai will take the cake.

Again.

Thrillho · « **Reply #230 on:** 18 Mar 2008, 04:58 »

I waited until about 1am to listen to the Gutter Twins album because as anyone who likes Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan will know, their music is made for the darkness. The album feels like a logical extension of Lanegan's recent solo albums and the last Twilight Singers record, but without as much of a kitchen-sink production. This is only on one listen, but there was a song towards the end called 'Bete Noire' which had a fantastic rhythm and the arrangement kind of swells over the song's running time, it's a hell of a track. Anyone else going to get this album?

Thrillho · « **Reply #231 on:** 18 Mar 2008, 06:06 »

I think Misreatur is into Dulli, I wonder if he's even aware of the release... *strokes chin*

Sox · « **Reply #232 on:** 19 Mar 2008, 11:31 »

The Gutter Twins have been getting hype for a really long time now. More than a year, I think. I'm sure Misreatur is aware of the album. I'm not into them which is a real shame.
Each time Greg Dulli releases an album, it makes my 'top 5 of year' list. He has only three entries in my top 20 of all time, since you're only allowed one release per moniker. I guess the gutter twins could still grow on me.

Edit: It would appear that Greg Dulli has lost half his body weight while in the Gutter Twins. For this reason alone, I'll listen to it until I like it. Sexy sexy Dulli, rawrrrr.

Thrillho · « **Reply #233 on:** 20 Mar 2008, 10:45 »

Wait, are you including his solo album? Because I thought that was a big bag of wank, in stark contrast to Powder Burns which as I've said was for my money, the best album of 2006.

Sox · « **Reply #234 on:** 21 Mar 2008, 06:25 »

The solo album was Amber Headlights, right? Then yes, I am including it. You ain't never gonna get enough Greg. Gutter Twins don't got enough Greg.

Thrillho · « **Reply #235 on:** 21 Mar 2008, 13:18 »

Yeah I did mean Amber Headlights. Didn't it sound totally half-arsed to you? I mean, the last song seemed to just cut off halfway through.

SleeperCylon · « **Reply #236 on:** 21 Mar 2008, 14:32 »

I think Erykah Badu's new album is really strong.

I don't know if indie fans are the right people to praise it to though, because it's in no way derivative of Pavement or Joy Division.

Thrillho · « **Reply #237 on:** 21 Mar 2008, 16:31 »

113 posts and you still think this board is that narrow-minded in its tastes?

...well you're right!

Spluff · « **Reply #238 on:** 21 Mar 2008, 18:23 »

Opeth have described their new album as 'a bit more energetic'?

Prediction: In about six albums they'll be a more talented Porcupine Tree, and Porcupine Tree will be a slightly less talented Opeth.

Kai · « **Reply #239 on:** 21 Mar 2008, 18:26 »

Quote from: SleeperCylon on 21 Mar 2008, 14:32

I don't know if indie fans are the right people to praise it to though, because it's in no way derivative of Pavement or Joy Division.

we like the smiths too

RedLion · « **Reply #240 on:** 21 Mar 2008, 19:40 »

Quote from: Spluff on 21 Mar 2008, 18:23

Opeth have described their new album as 'a bit more energetic'?

Prediction: In about six albums they'll be a more talented Porcupine Tree, and Porcupine Tree will be a slightly less talented Opeth.

I don't really understand--I thought Ghost Reveries was their most "energetic" album to date.

And what are you talking about? Porcupine Tree has just been increasing in terms of how good they are, though "Fear of a Blank Planet" was something of a let-down. The Nil Recurring EP more than made up for it, though.

Spluff · « **Reply #241 on:** 21 Mar 2008, 20:13 »

Ghost Reveries smacked of Porcupine Tree influence. They've been getting more and more progressive since they began.

Whereas Fear of a Blank Planet smacked of Opeth and Meshuggah influence, and they're getting more and more metal.

muffy · « **Reply #242 on:** 21 Mar 2008, 20:16 »

Quote from: Kai on 21 Mar 2008, 18:26

Quote from: SleeperCylon on 21 Mar 2008, 14:32

I don't know if indie fans are the right people to praise it to though, because it's in no way derivative of Pavement or Joy Division.

we like the smiths too

I love you for that.

Beren · « **Reply #243 on:** 23 Mar 2008, 15:21 »

If the leaked Portishead is in fact not quite finished, as it doesn't seem to be (the songs begin and end abruptly), it may make the list. Though, it does take a while to get into, although quite worth it.

Also, Probably the new Gnarls, although I realize I'm in the minority. But I does love it so.

Kai · « **Reply #244 on:** 23 Mar 2008, 16:06 »

yeah, I initially wasn't too keen on the new portishead, but it's really grown on me lately.

Leprechaunic · « **Reply #245 on:** 24 Mar 2008, 23:11 »

The albums that are going to blow up like nothing else in 2008 will be:

"The End Begins" by Tantric
"Indestructible" by Disturbed
And whatever the new Slipknot record is called.

Others that I'm hoping show up sometime this year are:

"Purple" by Days of the New
The Saint Caine album

David_Dovey · « **Reply #246 on:** 25 Mar 2008, 01:37 »

Man, it would be really good if Slipknot and Disturbed blew up.

Daft pun · « **Reply #247 on:** 25 Mar 2008, 04:47 »

Naw man, think about it.

At first you'd be like: WOO

But soon enough even shittier bands will start doing tributes, or even worse, memorial albums. That would suck so hard.

valley_parade · « **Reply #248 on:** 25 Mar 2008, 05:03 »

Quote from: Leprechaunic on 24 Mar 2008, 23:11

The Saint Caine album

For a second I read this as "Sainte Catherines". *shakes fist*

Leprechaunic · « **Reply #249 on:** 25 Mar 2008, 08:52 »

Bah my music is wasted on you people, I see. Most people don't get Slipknot or Disturbed. Do any of you ralize that they have a lot of different sounding songs than the ones you've probably heard on the radio or TV? Whatever. Wasted on you people

. I still think those albums are going ot be great even if most of you don't like loud music.

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