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Best Music of 2008
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Attack and ReleaseAttack and Release by The Black Keys
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $10.89
This isn't your typical Thickfreakness. A studio, a producer whiz with a Stax fetish and a handful of instrument additions avoid turning the Keys' sound into some sort of Frakenstein's monster. Instead listeners make their way through a few radio friendly tracks coupled with some slowburners that highlight DM's additon to the mix.
Orange BlossomsOrange Blossoms by JJ Grey & Mofro
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Gossip In The GrainGossip In The Grain by Ray LaMontagne
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Kensington HeightsKensington Heights
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The Constantines dilligently turn out the rock anthems that few will hear.
Angels of Destruction!Angels of Destruction!
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Old tricks by aging dogs can still be your favorites. If you're a fan of Marah and you still cite Kids in Philly as a defining moment, then welcome home.
Modern GuiltModern Guilt by Beck
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Fleet FoxesFleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
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Consolers Of The LonelyConsolers Of The Lonely
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The Seldom Seen KidThe Seldom Seen Kid by Elbow
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Its just like the comfortable slipper fit of pop radio superstars such as Coldplay merged with the expirmental attitude of Radiohead without the pretense or Bonoisms of either. My wife also tells me that this reminds here of some long lost Peter Gabriel album.
You & MeYou & Me by The Walkmen
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Evil UrgesEvil Urges by My Morning Jacket
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A Mad and Faithful TellingA Mad and Faithful Telling by DeVotchKa
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Jukebox - Deluxe EditionJukebox - Deluxe Edition by Cat Power
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WarpaintWarpaint by The Black Crowes
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Written off for dead and fast entering the annals of classic rock radio they strove so hard to mimic early in their career, the Crowes find new relevance with an update to their rootsy sound convincingly avoiding the gloss of modern rock radio while adding hints of those individual components (gospel, blues, country) responsible for the evolution of not only their sound but also their forbearers.
Blame It On GravityBlame It On Gravity by Old 97's
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ThirdThird by Portishead
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The Odd CoupleThe Odd Couple by Gnarls Barkley
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Not wholly different from their first effort, a collection of equal amounts of hits and misses, without the mega-hit that will be burned into your psyche for life. Given his recent relentless output, the world will not be shocked when the Phil Collins / Danger Mouse collaboration is announced. Expect 'Phil the Mouse' to go multi-platinum.
VisiterVisiter by The Dodos
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Vampire WeekendVampire Weekend by Vampire Weekend
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Indie rock as played over the cabana bar speakers.
HernandoHernando by North Mississippi Allstars
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JimJim by Jamie Lidell
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FloatFloat by Flogging Molly
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Red of Tooth and ClawRed of Tooth and Claw by Murder by Death
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AprilApril by Sun Kil Moon
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Langhorne SlimLanghorne Slim by Langhorne Slim
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Wolves and WishesWolves and Wishes by Dosh
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $6.59