list as many as you want, however you wanna list them, but let's keep it to stuff released or shows played from the beginning of the year thru june 30th.
here's mine...
--CD's--
top ten (*roughly in order)
teddy thompson – a piece of what you need
cat power – jukebox
shelby lynne – just a little lovin’
kathleen edwards – asking for flowers
cowboy junkies – trinity revisited
alejandro escovedo – real animal
tift merritt – another country
ben sollee – learning to bend
r.e.m. – accelerate
kris delmhorst – shotgun singer
honorable mention
steve winwood – nine lives
*(order subject to change depending on what i just finished listening to)
--CONCERTS--
02.10 - cat power @ the vic
05.25 - ohio: in concert/OtR
06.11 - alejandro escovedo (w/ben sollee) @ headliner’s
04.26 - OtR (w/julie lee) @ CST
04.17 - kathleen edwards @ headliner's
03.11 - grace potter and the nocturnals @ headliner's
Full Version: The Best of 2008 (so far)
Big Blue Ball (Peter Gabriel) - Big Blue Ball. As happy as I am to have anything new from Peter Gabriel, I was really pleasantly surprised how much I like this album, given the kind of cluster**** nature in which it was made. Highly reccomended; it will be unlike anything in your collection.
The Dresden Dolls - No, Virginia. B-sides and oddities disc that is almost as good as the 'real' companion album. Who'd a thunk it?
Kathleen Edwards - Asking For Flowers. Still think it's a step behind Back To Me, but still a tremendous record nonetheless.
Goldfrapp - Seventh Tree. This one took awhile to reveal itself...I would've preferred further explorations into the direction they went on Supernature...this one's more of a retreat back to their early stuff and doesn't have that same sense of innovation, but it's a warm, cosy, organic record that really sinks in after a few listens more than I thought it would.
Al Green - Lay It Down. Really, how can you say no to Al ****ing Green?
Van Morrison - Keep It Simple. Best Van album since Back On Top.
Nine Inch Nails - Ghosts I-IV. A tough listen, but one of the most interesting things Trent's ever done. It could have been a self-indulgent mess, but instead is a fascinating exercise in a brilliant artist pushing himself to try something new, and succeeding.
R.E.M. - Accelerate. Finally...REM stopped being boring and started being a band again. Rawk.
Sia - Some People Have Real Problems. Probably my most played album of the year so far. I think I still prefer Colour The Small One but there's just something irresistable about both Sia and this record. Maybe it just has fit my mood a lot for the last few months too. Now if only I could buy it on vinyl.
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times. My favorite guitar player could probably poop out a record and I'd still give it a serious consideration for this list, but his first vocal solo album in 10 years was worth the wait. Far from a wank-fest, it's a well-crafted balance of concise songwriting and instrumental virtuosity that is pretty tough to achieve. Get rid of the annoying Steely Dan knockoff "Stab In The Back" (god, I freaking hate Steely Dan) and you've got an almost perfect record.
Also, honorable mentions for the reissues of Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue and Kansas' epic live album Two For The Show, now even more...epic.
Seriously, the Wilson album may be the best product released all year so far. An amazing record.
Biggest Disappointments:
The Black Crowes - Warpaint. Seriously, we waited 7 years for this? This record has all the energy and swagger of a Carpenters concert.
Alanis Morissette - Flavors Of Entanglement. I was pretty excited about Guy Sigsworth producing, and the album sounds great, but the songs just aren't there this time, unfortunately.
Beck - Modern Guilt. Beck's stuff usually takes a few listens to get into, but this one is just too lo-fi for me. He could've made the record in his basement on a Tascam.
Counting Crows - Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings. 6 unmemorable rock songs followed by 8 mellow acoustic tunes that all kind of blend into each other after about 3 of them. A shame...I had pretty high hopes for this record.
Def Leppard - Songs From The Sparkle Lounge. Getting older changes a lot of things as a band, but it shouldn't change the simple process of writing great songs. Most people dropped off the bandwagon after Adrenalize, but their last few records all had some killer tracks, but not this time.
Delays - Everything's The Rush. A UK pop band equally influenced by Oasis and Brian Wilson that stole my heart with their first two records came up pretty short on their 3rd record. A singles band making an album without any memorable singles doesn't usually work.
Paul Weller - 22 Dreams. It kills me to say that I just don't get this album. It's his most ambitious solo record to date, but I'm just not feeling it. Maybe I just need more time with it?
Still haven't had a chance to absorb the new Aimee Mann (although I'm sure it will be on my year-end list) or that Steve Winwood album everyone seems to like.
Still to come: Metallica, Oasis, psuedo-Queen, Marillion, U2, Hem, and most significantly to me, the first Verve record in 11 years.
The Dresden Dolls - No, Virginia. B-sides and oddities disc that is almost as good as the 'real' companion album. Who'd a thunk it?
Kathleen Edwards - Asking For Flowers. Still think it's a step behind Back To Me, but still a tremendous record nonetheless.
Goldfrapp - Seventh Tree. This one took awhile to reveal itself...I would've preferred further explorations into the direction they went on Supernature...this one's more of a retreat back to their early stuff and doesn't have that same sense of innovation, but it's a warm, cosy, organic record that really sinks in after a few listens more than I thought it would.
Al Green - Lay It Down. Really, how can you say no to Al ****ing Green?
Van Morrison - Keep It Simple. Best Van album since Back On Top.
Nine Inch Nails - Ghosts I-IV. A tough listen, but one of the most interesting things Trent's ever done. It could have been a self-indulgent mess, but instead is a fascinating exercise in a brilliant artist pushing himself to try something new, and succeeding.
R.E.M. - Accelerate. Finally...REM stopped being boring and started being a band again. Rawk.
Sia - Some People Have Real Problems. Probably my most played album of the year so far. I think I still prefer Colour The Small One but there's just something irresistable about both Sia and this record. Maybe it just has fit my mood a lot for the last few months too. Now if only I could buy it on vinyl.
Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times. My favorite guitar player could probably poop out a record and I'd still give it a serious consideration for this list, but his first vocal solo album in 10 years was worth the wait. Far from a wank-fest, it's a well-crafted balance of concise songwriting and instrumental virtuosity that is pretty tough to achieve. Get rid of the annoying Steely Dan knockoff "Stab In The Back" (god, I freaking hate Steely Dan) and you've got an almost perfect record.
Also, honorable mentions for the reissues of Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue and Kansas' epic live album Two For The Show, now even more...epic.
Seriously, the Wilson album may be the best product released all year so far. An amazing record. Biggest Disappointments:
The Black Crowes - Warpaint. Seriously, we waited 7 years for this? This record has all the energy and swagger of a Carpenters concert.
Alanis Morissette - Flavors Of Entanglement. I was pretty excited about Guy Sigsworth producing, and the album sounds great, but the songs just aren't there this time, unfortunately.
Beck - Modern Guilt. Beck's stuff usually takes a few listens to get into, but this one is just too lo-fi for me. He could've made the record in his basement on a Tascam.
Counting Crows - Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings. 6 unmemorable rock songs followed by 8 mellow acoustic tunes that all kind of blend into each other after about 3 of them. A shame...I had pretty high hopes for this record.
Def Leppard - Songs From The Sparkle Lounge. Getting older changes a lot of things as a band, but it shouldn't change the simple process of writing great songs. Most people dropped off the bandwagon after Adrenalize, but their last few records all had some killer tracks, but not this time.
Delays - Everything's The Rush. A UK pop band equally influenced by Oasis and Brian Wilson that stole my heart with their first two records came up pretty short on their 3rd record. A singles band making an album without any memorable singles doesn't usually work.
Paul Weller - 22 Dreams. It kills me to say that I just don't get this album. It's his most ambitious solo record to date, but I'm just not feeling it. Maybe I just need more time with it?
Still haven't had a chance to absorb the new Aimee Mann (although I'm sure it will be on my year-end list) or that Steve Winwood album everyone seems to like.
Still to come: Metallica, Oasis, psuedo-Queen, Marillion, U2, Hem, and most significantly to me, the first Verve record in 11 years.
What's grabbed my attention:
Cowboy Junkies - Trinity Revisited Never thought the original could have been matched and I was wrong. This doesn't replace the original, but certainly gives the album a different perspective.
Muse - H.A.A.R.P I thought this band was pretty good in the studio, but holy crap are they amazing live.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Dig Lazarus Dig! It's like Grinderman but with a full band. I love Nick's style of humor.
Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal It's growing on me fast. The lyrics are particularly poignant for me since a college friend of mine died last week from lymphoma.
My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges I have no idea how to categorize this band. Only a small remnant of their old "Lynyrd Skynyrd" -ish sound remains. Some songs sound like Prince, and these white boys somehow pull it off. If anyone doubts the power of Jim James' voice, they must have missed him in the film I'm Not There.
Death Cab for Cutie - Narrow Stairs I don't have the full catalog from this band, but since Transatlanticism, every album has gotten stronger. This is the best I've heard from them.
My disappointment so far:
R.E.M. - Accelerate I'm sorry, but been there and done that. I liked Life's Rich Pageant when R.E.M. lived 1986. I hear very little cleverness or soul in these songs - two elements that have always stood out in their music for me.
Cowboy Junkies - Trinity Revisited Never thought the original could have been matched and I was wrong. This doesn't replace the original, but certainly gives the album a different perspective.
Muse - H.A.A.R.P I thought this band was pretty good in the studio, but holy crap are they amazing live.
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Dig Lazarus Dig! It's like Grinderman but with a full band. I love Nick's style of humor.
Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal It's growing on me fast. The lyrics are particularly poignant for me since a college friend of mine died last week from lymphoma.
My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges I have no idea how to categorize this band. Only a small remnant of their old "Lynyrd Skynyrd" -ish sound remains. Some songs sound like Prince, and these white boys somehow pull it off. If anyone doubts the power of Jim James' voice, they must have missed him in the film I'm Not There.
Death Cab for Cutie - Narrow Stairs I don't have the full catalog from this band, but since Transatlanticism, every album has gotten stronger. This is the best I've heard from them.
My disappointment so far:
R.E.M. - Accelerate I'm sorry, but been there and done that. I liked Life's Rich Pageant when R.E.M. lived 1986. I hear very little cleverness or soul in these songs - two elements that have always stood out in their music for me.
The Muse live album does kick serious arse, however I disqualified it just because it's a live record...it is killer though.
I agree the new REM album isn't the most groundbreaking thing ever, but I think the songs are mostly solid and it's extremely to the point, without any of the meandering that bogged down their last few albums. But most significantly, they're a real band again, to my ears. Sometimes I think you have to go back to your past in order to sort out where you're going in the future.
I agree the new REM album isn't the most groundbreaking thing ever, but I think the songs are mostly solid and it's extremely to the point, without any of the meandering that bogged down their last few albums. But most significantly, they're a real band again, to my ears. Sometimes I think you have to go back to your past in order to sort out where you're going in the future.
Blue Giant - Self titled EP
REM - Acelerate (yeah, I agree, about time they stopped being boring)
Sam Phillips - Don't do anything
The Duke Spirit - Neptune
Rachel Taylor Brown - Half hours with the lower creatures
Ratatat - LP3
The Watson twins - Fire songs
Ladytron - Velocifero
Sigur Ro's (not even going to try to type that out, but its amazing),
Honorable mention: The B-52s - Funplex (yes, cheezy, but fun - and at least its not the soundtrack from the flinstones).
One I am looking forward to - The Black kids (not sure of the title). I've heard one song thus far and - WOW.
REM - Acelerate (yeah, I agree, about time they stopped being boring)
Sam Phillips - Don't do anything
The Duke Spirit - Neptune
Rachel Taylor Brown - Half hours with the lower creatures
Ratatat - LP3
The Watson twins - Fire songs
Ladytron - Velocifero
Sigur Ro's (not even going to try to type that out, but its amazing),
Honorable mention: The B-52s - Funplex (yes, cheezy, but fun - and at least its not the soundtrack from the flinstones).
One I am looking forward to - The Black kids (not sure of the title). I've heard one song thus far and - WOW.
QUOTE (Aaron @ Jul 13 2008, 03:03 AM) 
Sigur Ro's (not even going to try to type that out, but its amazing),
You mean typing Međ Suđ Í Eyrum Viđ Spilum Endalaust doesn't work for you?
The album is too new for me and the jury is still out. I will say it's cool to hear them doing something different. I was beginning to think they had one shtick.And Steve, I don't know about live records. On one hand the material is not new, but on the other it's a cd in heavy rotation. Then again, I think the dates picked are also arbitrary. There were some 2007 cd's from last Fall I didn't get to pick up until early 2008.
QUOTE (pico de gallo @ Jul 13 2008, 12:15 AM)
My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges I have no idea how to categorize this band. Only a small remnant of their old "Lynyrd Skynyrd" -ish sound remains. Some songs sound like Prince, and these white boys somehow pull it off. If anyone doubts the power of Jim James' voice, they must have missed him in the film I'm Not There.
you know, i just don't get the big deal about these guys. and i've tried. they're hometown boys made good and seem like good, well-grounded guys and all. they celebrated their cd release w/a live, free in-store performance of the new record @ ear x-tacy (kind of a "thank you for being a big supporter of the band early on) and they are kicking off their upcoming tour here with a "big event" type show on the riverfront rather than in a "big" market. they seem like good guys.
they seem to have found that rare place with critical, fan and commercial acceptance and are hitting on all cylinders.i've tried, i've listened to them multiple times, seen them live a few times (they actually opened a show tim easton and headlined by OtR here, FFR era) and just don't get it, i find nothing that grabs me in their music (and i hate all that head-bobbing and hair flying stuff that they do in their live performances).
i feel like i "should" like them and i'm just missing something...
For me, there have been only three albums of note this year (not that I have time to keep up with a broad swath of releases).
The Mountain Goats, Heretic Pride. While this album contains a couple of the same low-key acoustic guitar numbers that have characterized a large percentage of the Mountain Goats' previous work, it also takes John Darnielle's usual themes of angst, rebellion, and quiet hope to new heights. "San Bernardino," arranged with nearly all stringed instrumentals, shimmers with hope and adoration; it's the first truly joyful Mountain Goats song to date, and on the right day, the emotion in Darnielle's voice can bring a tear to the eye of an attentive listener. On the opposite side of the spectrum, "Lovecraft in Brooklyn," the band's first real rock song, employs driving rhythms and well-chosen electric distortions to successfully amplify the lyrics' gritty paranoia. I give the Mountain Goats major credit for this gem, since other mainly acoustic indie bands (e.g., the Decemberists) have failed pretty miserably when they tried to rock too hard (e.g., "When the War Came"). And then there's the title track, "Heretic Pride," which at first listen is a pretty generic-acoustic defiant Mountain Goats song, but on further reflection is perhaps the most universal song about ostracism and individual integrity Darnielle has ever penned. Other tracks of note include "Autoclave" (strangely poppy song about male emotional angst) and "Marduk T-Shirt Men's Room Incident" (ethereal guitar-driven song about an unconscious woman in a bathroom), but the entire album is very strong.
Frightened Rabbit, The Midnight Organ Fight. This Scottish band isn't yet well-known in the U.S., even among indie rock circles, but they deserve a lot more recognition than they have right now. I can't say that they've created a new genre or done anything really innovative, but among throngs of earnest guitar players trying to write good music, Scott Hutchison (the lead singer/songwriter) manges far more adeptly than his peers. His largely confessional lyrics are as strong, if not stronger, than Adam Duritz' early work on August and Everything After and Recovering the Satellites; indeed, even Hutchison's vocal style might invoke some comparison to the Counting Crows' lead singer, albeit with more falsetto and without the faint drawl and prolonged "yeeeeeeaaaaahs" so prevalent in the early Crows' work. But for those who cringe at the prospect of an alt-90s resurgence, fear not; Frightened Rabbit manges to sound completely fresh while reminding you of some other band you've heard before but can't quite put your finger on. Check out their Myspace here.
Vampire Weekend, Vampire Weekend. At its heart, Vampire Weekend's self-titled album is a frat-party album, full of references to both New England college towns ("Mansard Roof," for example, an architectural feature prevalent in Boston) and the minutae of college life (e.g., "Oxford Comma"). Yet the winsome New York quartet merges elements of pop, punk, Western classical music, and Congolese soukous music in a genre-breaking mashup that manages to keep its sound fresh, simple, and upbeat. They have sold out every show they've played near Orlando this year, and for good reason--their immensely danceable body of work has excited critics and hipsters alike. I can't say this album is my favorite of the year, but musically, it might be the strongest, and the most likely to become a touchstone reference for critics in years to come.
Aaron, I'm excited about the Black Kids' debut album as well--it's called Partie Traumatic and releases in the US on August 22. (Even though they're from Jacksonville, FL, they're already huge in the UK and the album releases there this month). Their Myspace is here, if anyone's interested.
The Mountain Goats, Heretic Pride. While this album contains a couple of the same low-key acoustic guitar numbers that have characterized a large percentage of the Mountain Goats' previous work, it also takes John Darnielle's usual themes of angst, rebellion, and quiet hope to new heights. "San Bernardino," arranged with nearly all stringed instrumentals, shimmers with hope and adoration; it's the first truly joyful Mountain Goats song to date, and on the right day, the emotion in Darnielle's voice can bring a tear to the eye of an attentive listener. On the opposite side of the spectrum, "Lovecraft in Brooklyn," the band's first real rock song, employs driving rhythms and well-chosen electric distortions to successfully amplify the lyrics' gritty paranoia. I give the Mountain Goats major credit for this gem, since other mainly acoustic indie bands (e.g., the Decemberists) have failed pretty miserably when they tried to rock too hard (e.g., "When the War Came"). And then there's the title track, "Heretic Pride," which at first listen is a pretty generic-acoustic defiant Mountain Goats song, but on further reflection is perhaps the most universal song about ostracism and individual integrity Darnielle has ever penned. Other tracks of note include "Autoclave" (strangely poppy song about male emotional angst) and "Marduk T-Shirt Men's Room Incident" (ethereal guitar-driven song about an unconscious woman in a bathroom), but the entire album is very strong.
Frightened Rabbit, The Midnight Organ Fight. This Scottish band isn't yet well-known in the U.S., even among indie rock circles, but they deserve a lot more recognition than they have right now. I can't say that they've created a new genre or done anything really innovative, but among throngs of earnest guitar players trying to write good music, Scott Hutchison (the lead singer/songwriter) manges far more adeptly than his peers. His largely confessional lyrics are as strong, if not stronger, than Adam Duritz' early work on August and Everything After and Recovering the Satellites; indeed, even Hutchison's vocal style might invoke some comparison to the Counting Crows' lead singer, albeit with more falsetto and without the faint drawl and prolonged "yeeeeeeaaaaahs" so prevalent in the early Crows' work. But for those who cringe at the prospect of an alt-90s resurgence, fear not; Frightened Rabbit manges to sound completely fresh while reminding you of some other band you've heard before but can't quite put your finger on. Check out their Myspace here.
Vampire Weekend, Vampire Weekend. At its heart, Vampire Weekend's self-titled album is a frat-party album, full of references to both New England college towns ("Mansard Roof," for example, an architectural feature prevalent in Boston) and the minutae of college life (e.g., "Oxford Comma"). Yet the winsome New York quartet merges elements of pop, punk, Western classical music, and Congolese soukous music in a genre-breaking mashup that manages to keep its sound fresh, simple, and upbeat. They have sold out every show they've played near Orlando this year, and for good reason--their immensely danceable body of work has excited critics and hipsters alike. I can't say this album is my favorite of the year, but musically, it might be the strongest, and the most likely to become a touchstone reference for critics in years to come.
Aaron, I'm excited about the Black Kids' debut album as well--it's called Partie Traumatic and releases in the US on August 22. (Even though they're from Jacksonville, FL, they're already huge in the UK and the album releases there this month). Their Myspace is here, if anyone's interested.
So far I really like the latest Kathleen Edwards, Tift Merritt and Kris Delmhorst CDs, most of Cat Power and Steve Winwood, and some of Portishead. Yet to hear the new Teddy, Alejandro and Aimee. Will probably always be yet to hear the new R.E.M.
I'm counting Trinity Revisited as a 2007 release.
I'm counting Trinity Revisited as a 2007 release.
Anyone heard "3 sounds and a round" by Blind Pilot? So far I'm digging it.
Ok, I hate to list a guilty pleasure artist in this list, but I'm kind of digging the new Sarah Brightman album. You may now throw heavy stones at my head.
Matthew Ryan vs The Silver State - Matthew Ryan ... the one that's turned me on to this guy. he's killer!
April - Sun Kil Moon ... who knew 'rock' music could be this beautiful! i'm sold on these guys.
The Good Life - Justin Townes Earle ... best debut i've heard, this year!
Big Blue Ball ... Peter Gabriel. you don't have to say anything else.
Asking for Flowers - Kathleen Edwards ... she just keeps getting better (and i love all her recordings)!
just us kids - James McMurtry ... may be the best topical songwriter around, these days (check out Cheney's Toy on his myspace page)
Vagabonds - Gary Louris ... love the harmonies on this one. this is what the Continental Drifters would have sounded like if they'd stayed together.
Accelerate - REM ... finally!
Just A Little Lovin' - Shelby Lynne ... sultry. seriously sultry.
Stop Drop and Roll!!! - Foxboro Hot Tubs ... aka Green Day playing retro. what fun!
Another Country - Tift Merritt ... love tift (in french, too)
Awkward Annie - Kate Rusby ... kate can sing the phone book, if she wants. i'd buy that, too.
Trouble in Mind - Hayes Carll ... country, if country was a blend of steve earle & todd snider
March Forth - KaiserCartel ... delicate indie folk.
Hideaway - The Weepies ... renewing my faith in pop music.
Lovers Prayers - Ida ... anyone with the nerve to cover richard & linda thompson has got to be good.
Fervor / Lost & Found - Jason and the Scorchers ... re-issue of the year (for me)! finally!
April - Sun Kil Moon ... who knew 'rock' music could be this beautiful! i'm sold on these guys.
The Good Life - Justin Townes Earle ... best debut i've heard, this year!
Big Blue Ball ... Peter Gabriel. you don't have to say anything else.
Asking for Flowers - Kathleen Edwards ... she just keeps getting better (and i love all her recordings)!
just us kids - James McMurtry ... may be the best topical songwriter around, these days (check out Cheney's Toy on his myspace page)
Vagabonds - Gary Louris ... love the harmonies on this one. this is what the Continental Drifters would have sounded like if they'd stayed together.
Accelerate - REM ... finally!
Just A Little Lovin' - Shelby Lynne ... sultry. seriously sultry.
Stop Drop and Roll!!! - Foxboro Hot Tubs ... aka Green Day playing retro. what fun!
Another Country - Tift Merritt ... love tift (in french, too)
Awkward Annie - Kate Rusby ... kate can sing the phone book, if she wants. i'd buy that, too.
Trouble in Mind - Hayes Carll ... country, if country was a blend of steve earle & todd snider
March Forth - KaiserCartel ... delicate indie folk.
Hideaway - The Weepies ... renewing my faith in pop music.
Lovers Prayers - Ida ... anyone with the nerve to cover richard & linda thompson has got to be good.
Fervor / Lost & Found - Jason and the Scorchers ... re-issue of the year (for me)! finally!
This is hard because only a small fraction of the music I discover in a year actually was released that year. But I will stay true to the thread. These are by no means my favorite albums of 2008, only what was released in 2008.
All 2008 albums I bought:
Juno Soundtrack
Waifs - sundirtwater
R.E.M. - Accelerate
I Nine - Heavy Weighs The King
John Mellencamp - Life Death Love and Freedom
Best:
John Mellencamp - Life Death Love and Freedom
I Nine - Heavy Weighs The King
Worst:
Waifs - sundirtwater
R.E.M. - Accelerate
All 2008 albums I bought:
Juno Soundtrack
Waifs - sundirtwater
R.E.M. - Accelerate
I Nine - Heavy Weighs The King
John Mellencamp - Life Death Love and Freedom
Best:
John Mellencamp - Life Death Love and Freedom
I Nine - Heavy Weighs The King
Worst:
Waifs - sundirtwater
R.E.M. - Accelerate
QUOTE (Aaron @ Jul 18 2008, 06:31 PM)
Ok, I hate to list a guilty pleasure artist in this list, but I'm kind of digging the new Sarah Brightman album. You may now throw heavy stones at my head.
sorry, aaron, i can't cast the first stone on that...
Coldplay
Sigur Ros
New Frontiers
Vampire Weekend
Death Cab for Cutie
Sigur Ros
New Frontiers
Vampire Weekend
Death Cab for Cutie
QUOTE (b_lachey@hotmail.com @ Sep 4 2008, 05:53 PM)
Sigur Ros
Vampire Weekend
Death Cab for Cutie
Vampire Weekend
Death Cab for Cutie
I'll echo those three, and would add:
Fleet Foxes
Dr. Dog
The Kooks
Portishead
The Whigs
REM
It's been a good year already for new music!
QUOTE (euro60 @ Sep 4 2008, 04:05 PM)
QUOTE (b_lachey@hotmail.com @ Sep 4 2008, 05:53 PM)
Sigur Ros
Vampire Weekend
Death Cab for Cutie
Vampire Weekend
Death Cab for Cutie
I'll echo those three, and would add:
Fleet Foxes
Dr. Dog
The Kooks
Portishead
The Whigs
REM
It's been a good year already for new music!
Ya know, I just can't get into Dr Dog. I think its because I saw them opening for Architecture in Helsinki once and they were drunk as hell and sounded really bad.
But Kudos on Fleet Foxes. I'm seeing them on Saturday night actually.
QUOTE (Aaron @ Sep 4 2008, 08:21 PM)
Ya know, I just can't get into Dr Dog. I think its because I saw them opening for Architecture in Helsinki once and they were drunk as hell and sounded really bad.
But Kudos on Fleet Foxes. I'm seeing them on Saturday night actually.
But Kudos on Fleet Foxes. I'm seeing them on Saturday night actually.
The new Dr. Dog album is by far their best. I have been playing it like crazy.
I would love to see the Fleet Foxes live. They simply have not come anywhere close to Greater Cincinnati that I'm aware of. They need to correct that SOON!
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