Best Albums of 2008

In which I pick my favourite albums of the year.

Best Album with a guy yelling about impending middle age

the-hold-steadyStay Positive – The Hold Steady

Best Album from a Boss-aping band not called the Hold Steady

the_gaslight_anthem_-_59_soundThe ’59 Sound- The Gaslight Anthem

Best Album available exclusively for free download

strictly_leakageStrictly Leakage – Atmosphere

Best EP that I hope becomes a Best Album

TIE

2406157714_9a30357003Yes I Smoke Crack – Salem

air-franceNo Way Down – Air France

Best Album made by a band with the word “Fuck” in its name

phpthumb_generated_thumbnailThe Chemistry of Common Life – Fucked Up

Best Album made by a true gentleman

141mainS/T – Gentleman Jesse and His Men

Best pop-rock Album made by a bunch of hippies from the Gulf Islands

1597298O My Heart – Mother Mother

Best Album not sung in English

301659lMeo suo i eyrum vio spilum endalaust – Sigur Ros

Best Album of 2008

tv_on_the_radio-dear_science-coverDear Science – TV on the Radio