2008's Top 100 Albums [10- 6]
We are almost there..we've made it through 90 spots so only 1 more post remains for 2008's No.1 album of the year (according to Athens66 of'course). To any of you that have read more than a couple of post of Athens66, this Top 10 will be more than obvious...but before we reveal everything let's have a look at the 5 albums that just didn't make it to the real top..
10. Nick Cave and the Black Seeds - Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
Never been a true fan of Cave (although I more than respected his work and truly understood what people found in his music), however this album was simply too good to be ignored. It's amazing how a guy can still produce fresh and exciting music after dozens and dozens of releases. From the first song to the very last, this album sets the story and the mood for an incredible journey that only Cave could produce. Dig it..
Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
9. Sigur Ros - Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust
There is no denying it, Sigur Ros are one of my all-time favorite bands (up there with Belle and Tindersticks). So I owed it to them (and to myself) to give them more than just one chance for this new sound they suddenly introduced. Much happier, much lighter and even with English lyrics. This was a real u-turn in their carrier but at the end I really enjoyed what they offered. Refreshing, melodic, upbeat...words that noone expected to use to describe a Sigur Ros album...Loved it no mater what anyone says..
Festival
8. Beck - Modern Guilt
Beck is back with yet another album, this time with some help from Modest Mouse. Now a new Beck album ain't that big of a news (since he has been more than consistent in album releases the last few year). However, this one reminded us of the good old Beck, with instant hits, cunning lyrics and simply an overall great album. This is the Beck we came to love years ago..
7. Foals - Antidotes
Yannis Philippakis and his Oxford friends released their debut this year and quickly became one of my favorite bands. Following last year's personal rave for Battles' math rock, Foals are a bit less math and bit more pop and indie rock. This is all fine by me, since their sharp paced, constantly changing beats and melodies got stack in my brain and in my playlist throughout the year..This was my yearly math fix!!
6. Lindstrom - Where You Go I Go Too
Lindstrom is simply a musical genius. He only produced 3 tracks for this album but we couldn't ask for anything more. If you've never experienced space disco then this is your chance to travel into a different universe, dance across galaxies and endlessly gaze at the stars. I couldn't get enough of this record...
Where you go I go too
Never been a true fan of Cave (although I more than respected his work and truly understood what people found in his music), however this album was simply too good to be ignored. It's amazing how a guy can still produce fresh and exciting music after dozens and dozens of releases. From the first song to the very last, this album sets the story and the mood for an incredible journey that only Cave could produce. Dig it..Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
9. Sigur Ros - Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust
There is no denying it, Sigur Ros are one of my all-time favorite bands (up there with Belle and Tindersticks). So I owed it to them (and to myself) to give them more than just one chance for this new sound they suddenly introduced. Much happier, much lighter and even with English lyrics. This was a real u-turn in their carrier but at the end I really enjoyed what they offered. Refreshing, melodic, upbeat...words that noone expected to use to describe a Sigur Ros album...Loved it no mater what anyone says.. Festival
8. Beck - Modern Guilt
Beck is back with yet another album, this time with some help from Modest Mouse. Now a new Beck album ain't that big of a news (since he has been more than consistent in album releases the last few year). However, this one reminded us of the good old Beck, with instant hits, cunning lyrics and simply an overall great album. This is the Beck we came to love years ago.. 7. Foals - Antidotes
Yannis Philippakis and his Oxford friends released their debut this year and quickly became one of my favorite bands. Following last year's personal rave for Battles' math rock, Foals are a bit less math and bit more pop and indie rock. This is all fine by me, since their sharp paced, constantly changing beats and melodies got stack in my brain and in my playlist throughout the year..This was my yearly math fix!!6. Lindstrom - Where You Go I Go Too
Lindstrom is simply a musical genius. He only produced 3 tracks for this album but we couldn't ask for anything more. If you've never experienced space disco then this is your chance to travel into a different universe, dance across galaxies and endlessly gaze at the stars. I couldn't get enough of this record...Where you go I go too
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