PopTodd Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Sounds like someone needs to do a Google search, or at least check out AMG . Yeah I did that, but I like to get more personal-type reflections and such.That's why I post on places like this in the first place. to you too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebear Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 well, if your only exposure is YouTube... the least you could do is check out the album, then decide... just a suggestion Well, I can't buy all the albums of 2008 recommended here... How about some enlightments with words? Nevermind, I'll read some reviews elsewhere... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Well, I can't buy all the albums of 2008 recommended here... How about some enlightments with words? Nevermind, I'll read some reviews elsewhere...it's pretty easy to find most any album online to listen to free... just my suggestion as for what i love so much about it, is the 4 part harmonies and often haunting (and gorgeous) melodies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 What's the big deal with Fleet Foxes? Performant vocal harmonies and decent melodies, but what else? (I've only listened to them on YouTube)I'm probably not the best one to provide an opinion here because I'm not the huge fan that some are (I have a real problem with some of the overly reverb drenched sounds). But a good (perhaps) description that occurred to me is to think of it like Panda Bear's Person Pitch but with a CSN bent instead of a Beach Boys bent. But again, that's just to my ears and I'm not particularly a fan of either album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Well, I can't buy all the albums of 2008 recommended here... How about some enlightments with words? Nevermind, I'll read some reviews elsewhere...It's an amazing record. I don't buy a lot of music, rarely does something catch me strongly, but from the first few notes I was amazed and that feeling remained through the rest of the record. This is going to be one of those albums that people will always talk about. It is better than the hype. It's brilliantly haunting. It's definitely not a rocker, though. As far as specific things, well, there could be other records that have elements of what this has (harmonies, guitars, interesting song structures, hymn-like qualities) but it's that special something that makes this record great. You have to hear it. Like solace said, you can find pretty much any album for free online now. Give it a whirl and if you like it, buy it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
damo Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 im gonna add micah p hinson and the red empire orchestra to my list, i cant stop listening to this record, you see pictures of him and you would not think a voice like that can come from him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TemplePilot Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Local H, Conor Oberst, My Morning Jacket, Fleet Foxes, Okkervil River, Black Keys, Frank Turner and Airbourne Toxic Event get top honors from me so far this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyk52 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Spiritualized's Songs in A&E might be my favorite album of the year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tlcarter22 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 vampire weekendlaura marling - alas i cannot swimbon iver (i live in australia, it was released here 2008 so i'm sticking with that)last shadow puppetsmy morning jacketsigur rosyouth group - the night is ours Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Yeah I did that, but I like to get more personal-type reflections and such.That's why I post on places like this in the first place. to you too! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_Cult Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Brighter Than Creations Dark is the best album of '08. The more I listen, the more it seems like a classic to me. Who knew a 19 song album could be so cohesive. Spooner helps too.craig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebunk Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Frightened Rabbit's "Midnight Organ Fight" REQUIRES more love!!!!!!!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mybenito Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 The Wood Brothers - LoadedGnarls BarkleyTin Bluhm - House of BluhmMalkmus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 The best: Saturdays = Youth - M83Brighter Than Creation's Dark - The Drive By TruckersFleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes The worst: Evil Urges - My Morning JacketModern Guilt - BeckAccelerate - REM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mechanical_bird Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Just thinking off the top of my head without much thought: Keep Your Eyes Ahead by The Helio SequenceHoly by Love As LaughterAt Mount Zoomer by Wolf ParadeRabbit Habits by Man ManFleet Foxes s/tAttack & Release by The Black KeysApril by Sun Kil MoonFor Emma, Forever Ago by Bon IverSigur Ros (long icelandic title not worth typing)In The Future by Black MountainBonnie "Prince" Billy- Lie Down In The Light Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheMaker Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Brighter Than Creations Dark is the best album of '08. The more I listen, the more it seems like a classic to me. Who knew a 19 song album could be so cohesive. Spooner helps too.craig All of this, yes. Except "craig." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 All of this, yes. Except "craig." yes, not the 'craig' part... going to see patterson hood solo tomorrow at the decatur, ga book fest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Not sure this will change much as I can't think of any releases I am hotly anticipating in the final two months of the year, but I like surprises! 1. Feel Good Ghosts (Tea-Partying Through Tornadoes)Cloud Cult 2. Rabbit HabitsMan Man 3. Dear Science, TV on the Radio 4. Real Emotional TrashStephen Malkmus & the Jicks 5. Consolers Of The LonelyThe Raconteurs 6. GuitarsMcCoy Tyner 7. Everything That Happens Will Happen TodayDavid Byrne, Brian Eno 8. Modern GuiltBeck 9. FateDr. Dog 10. Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum EndalaustSigur R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Have no idea for an order but my favorites of the year so far Vampire Weekend "Vampire Weekend"The Raveonettes "Lust, Lust, Lust"Wye Oak "If Children"Frightened Rabbit "The Midnight Organ Fight"Fleet Foxes "Fleet Foxes"Paul Westerberg "49:00"Gentleman Jesse and His MenBoston Spaceships "Brown Submarine"Deerhunter "Microcastle"Vivian GirlsThe Walkmen "You & Me"The Rosebuds "Life Like"Cut Copy "In Ghost Colours"Okkervil River "The Stand Ins"Oxford Collapse "Bits"GlasvegasThe Tallest Man On Earth "Shallow Grave"Hayden "In Field & Town" Not too sure about the Blitzen Trapper yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusetc84 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 01. TV on the Radio- Dear Science02. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds- Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!03. Portishead- Third04. Fleet Foxes- Fleet Foxes05. Bob Dylan- Tell Tale Signs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thecanuck Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 So far, these are my favourites:Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyk52 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 My Top 5 (in no order): The Walkmen - You & MeFleet Foxes - s/tSpiritualized - Songs in A&EOkkervil River - The Stand-InsSigur R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sky blue bats Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 49:00 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco LP #7 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 New Deerhunter is fucking fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 New Deerhunter is fucking fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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