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My favorite albums of 2008
By an Amazon.com customer
Los ManliciousLos Manlicious by Hawksley Workman
Buy used from: $7.57
I have really loved songs by Hawksley Workman throughout the years, but I love this album.
Rare ChildRare Child by Daniela Cotton
Buy used from: $3.99
I fell in love with Danielia's voice and style almost immediately. Still struggling to remember the second i in her name though.
SantogoldSantogold by Santogold
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $9.99
This album is a lot of fun. It's like a party in your ears.
Down to EarthDown to Earth by Jem
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $5.43
A lot of debate about whether it's as good as her first or not, but I don't care. I really like it.
Brighter Than Creation's DarkBrighter Than Creation's Dark by Drive-By Truckers
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $7.17
2 years ago I didn't know who they are. Now they are firmly entrenched as one of my favorite bands.
HernandoHernando by North Mississippi Allstars
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People thought rock was dead? Another great rock album in my list.
Only by the NightOnly by the Night by Kings of Leon
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $7.49
I think I liked their 2007 a little better, but this is still very good.
Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
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He's been around for awhile, but for me I enjoyed this album more than any of his previous.
MudcrutchMudcrutch by Mudcrutch
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Reuniting with his old musical buddies has re-invigorated Tom Petty. He has not sounded this good since his work with the Wilburys.
Rattlin' BonesRattlin' Bones by Kasey Chambers
Buy new: $33.98 / Used from: $18.81
Such an amazing talent goes pretty much undetected outside of Australia.
I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings TooI Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too by Martha Wainwright
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $6.21
Martha Wainwright puts together a very solid album. Although her albums don't do justice to he live performance.
Orange BlossomsOrange Blossoms
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $10.94
I'm thankful I have friends who can introduce me to such talented, but little known artists like this.
Little HoneyLittle Honey by Lucinda Williams
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $7.69
Another slightly disappointing effort from Lucinda. Like last year, still good enough for the year's best in my opinion.
Asking for FlowersAsking for Flowers by Kathleen Edwards
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $8.00
Kathleen continues to grow as an artist. Another solid album.
The FameThe Fame by Lady Gaga
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $8.49
It's becoming a bit of tradition to include a pop album. This is another fine pop album.