PopTodd Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Just picked this up:Beto Villares - Beto Villares On first listen, it's pretty good. Some tunes are a little too Esquivel/lite rock for me, but there is enough variety on there that the effect of that cheesiness is minimized. I like it. Not enough to displace my Happy Ashtray pick, but enough for it to most-likely place Top 5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
you ever seen a ghost? Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Fleet Foxes - Fleet FoxesFleet Foxes - Sun Giant [EP]Beck - Modern GuiltBob Dylan - The Bootleg Series, Vol. 8: Tell Tale SignsDepartment Of Eagles - In Ear Park massive disappointment:My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges still looking forward to:Kanye West - 808s and HeartbreakNeil Young - Live at Sugar Mountain ...and, i don't care what anybody says, this was a 2007 release:Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago -justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakobnicholas Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sadly, I haven't heard all that I want to hear....including Bon Iver and Blitzen Trapper. But of what I HAVE heard, my favorite 3 are: The Walkmen - "You and Me"The Raconteurs - "Consolors of the Lonely"Okkervil River - "The Stand Ins" (just bought Vic Chesnutt and Elf Power's new cd, "Dark Developments" and sounds good so far) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Sadly, I haven't heard all that I want to hear....including Bon Iver and Blitzen Trapper. But of what I HAVE heard, my favorite 3 are: The Walkmen - "You and Me"The Raconteurs - "Consolors of the Lonely"Okkervil River - "The Stand Ins" (just bought Vic Chesnutt and Elf Power's new cd, "Dark Developments" and sounds good so far)Man, I really like the music on The Stand Ins, but I wish i could get an instrumental version of that album. The lead singer's voice kills me. I felt the same way about The Stage Names. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilceaux Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Man, I really like the music on The Stand Ins, but I wish i could get an instrumental version of that album. The lead singer's voice kills me. I felt the same way about The Stage Names. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 New Deerhunter is fucking fantastic. Agreed. I had never heard their music before this album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Perm Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Rap Albums Perm has spent 2008 rollin' joints to - Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Perm Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 and enjoyed from the usuals, Roots, Lupe Fiasco (was the new one this year?), lil' wayne and whatever Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panther Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 DEAR SCIENCE , iam now a beliver in this band Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uwmryan Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 All those that weren't initially pleased with the new My Morning Jacket please spend one week with it. Listen to it all the way through, every day. Let's come back and discuss. You can't use the excuse that you already gave it a fair shot. This is my plea to those that sound like my former self with respect to this record. Enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chisoxjtrain Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 So far I have to say:My Morning Jacket-Evil UrgesVery fun record and I like how they are evolving. The Raconteurs-Consolers of the LonelyMuch better than their first. Dr. Dog-FateRaphael Saadiq-The Way I See ItMates of State- Re-Arrange Us Biggest Disappointment: Beck-Modern Guilt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebear Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Mates of State- Re-Arrange Us Funny you mention them, as I received the CD a few days ago and like it a lot. I've even purchased their four previous CDs. They make the kind of pop I like - recommended to fans of Beach Boys, Sparks, B-52's and New Pornographers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sleapman Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Titus Andronicus - The Airing of Grievances Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 There's still a bunch I need to listen to/digest a little more, but these are my favorites so far: Top TwoSchool of Language - Sea From ShoreTV on the Radio - Dear Science The RestBeck - Modern GuiltCalexico - Carried to DustDestroyer - Trouble in DreamsThe Dirtbombs - We Have You SurroundedDodos - VisiterDr. Dog - FateThe Hold Steady - Stay PositiveJoseph Arthur - Temporary People (much better than the very uneven Let's Just Be)Aimee Mann - @#%&*! SmilersOkkervil River - The Stand InsThe Raconteurs - Consolers of the LonelySons and Daughters - This GiftSpiritualized - Songs in A&EWolf Parade - At Mount Zoomer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Killer Whales Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks to this thread and the fact that it's 1:45am and I can't sleep, I'm currently checking out April by Sun Kil Moon. All I can say is so far so good. His voice reminds me of Jason Molina, and the songs are really lovely. We'll see how this climbs up on my list in a couple days Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebear Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 After at least three listens of every CD I bought this year (about forty), there's no contest to me, the best tunesmith around is: Number 2: Laura Marling (revelation of the year) Number 3: Jolie Holland (musical poetry) Dr Dog is also a grower, and in my top 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebear Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 The Walkmen - "You and Me" I like this one a lot - the voice is challenging at times, but the music grabs you like few others. I had never heard them before, whereas they have several records out already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Kasey Chambers/Shane Nicholson - Rattlin' Bonesis pretty good. I'd say it's the best album that she ever did and is worthy of Top 5 consideration for the year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Funny you mention them, as I received the CD a few days ago and like it a lot. I've even purchased their four previous CDs. They make the kind of pop I like - recommended to fans of Beach Boys, Sparks, B-52's and New Pornographers. Thnx really sweet indeed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Number 3: Jolie Holland (musical poetry) I like the Sam Phillips pick. Def. on board with Jolie Holland's "The living and the Dead" as a fav this year. And oh yeah...no list but Microcastle is effing great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 And oh yeah...no list but Microcastle is effing great. yeah it is... not in my top 5 just yet, but loving the hell out of it. not sure why i didn't really dig it when it first leaked earlier this summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jerrygarciaparra Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Religious Knives Resin They also released The Door in 2008 which is almost as good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uwmryan Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 yeah it is... not in my top 5 just yet, but loving the hell out of it. not sure why i didn't really dig it when it first leaked earlier this summer. Probably because their last record and tour they focused on being out there and absolutely shock rock. Now they're interested in being a band, and it shows on their new record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Probably because their last record and tour they focused on being out there and absolutely shock rock. Now they're interested in being a band, and it shows on their new record. yeah, i was not that big on the last record. much much preferred Atlas Sound at that point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 On a much lesser scale ( than Solace anyway who's exposure to new material is prolly "Gi-Normous ) I just get overwhelmed by new releases.I downloaded the new Deerhunter when it leaked also. Upon it's actual release and subsequent press I got around to re-visiting it. Nice surprise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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