Top Albums of 2008
OK, I’ve been REALLY slacking off with the posting. But, I’ve been busy. New job this year, etc…
But, I was inspired to jump start this blog up again with my Top 10 album picks for 2008.
1. Gutter Twins: Saturnalia and Adorata (EP) - 2008 was the year that I was totally immersed in the Gutter Twins. Three shows in NYC, including the tour opener – it doesn’t get any better. I’m a Greg Dulli diehard, so 2008 was quite a year.
2. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! - Also, an incredible live band who I was able to catch in NYC this year. Too bad Blixa isn’t playing guitar anymore, though.
3. TV On The Radio: Dear Science - I’ve liked some of their earlier stuff, but this album is just great start to finish.
4. Greg Dulli: Live at the Triple Door - A stellar performance. I’m just pissed that I couldn’t be in Seattle for this show.
5. MGMT: Oracular Spectacular - This technically came out in 2007, but I just found out about them this year. Really fun, love to hear more from them…
6. Kaiser Chiefs: Off With Their Heads - Not quite as good as “Your Truly, Angry Mob”, but you can never go wrong with these angsty Brits!
7. Aimee Mann: @#$%&* Smilers - She’s even more low-key than usual on this album. But, the songwriting is great as always.
8. Replacements Reissues - The ‘Mats in their crazy, brilliant early days.
9. Nine Inch Nails: Ghosts I – IV - Trent is a genius. Although I couldn’t bring myself to go see him in some crappy arena.
10. Passion Pit: Chunk of Change - A favorite new discovery. These guys are like MGMT lite.
More to come in 2009…
