Best Albums of 2008

Hey y'all,

This past year's output of music wasn't spectacular, however I still had trouble narrowing down this list of my favorite ten albums.

10. Common Market – Tobacco Road /Black Patch War EP

Seattle hiphop duo. Love the fresh sound, lyrics and their hometown :) Listen to "Red Leaves."

9. TV On The Radio – Dear Science

TV On The Radio makes big splashes in the indie rock world, but I struggled to listen to this album consistently. Original songs, but didn't keep me entertained for more than a week. Still a keeper. Listen to "DLZ."

8. Jason Mraz –We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things

I quenched my thirst for pop music with this one. Listen to "Make It Mine."

7. Deerhunter – Microcastle

Always room for some good ol' indie rock on my year end list. Listen to "Agoraphobia."

6. Kanye West – 808’s & Heartbreak

I realize I am in the minute minority, but I loved the new direction Kanye takes. Tight production, minimal and lush melodies...and Kanye, still being Kanye. Listen to "Street Lights."

5. Ratatat – LP3

With my iPod on shuffle, I discovered gem after gem in this instrumental album. Listen to "Shempi."

4. Fleet Foxes – Fleet Foxes/The Sun Giant EP

Another Seattle band making big news this year. Listen to "Mykonos."

3. Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III

I have to admit I thought that any MC with a moniker beginning with the prefix "Lil" inherently made low quality music; I was wrong. And his leading Grammy nominations are proof. I especially love the tracks Kanye produces. Listen to "Let The Beat Build."

2. AmpLive – Rainydayz Remixes

This little EP is a hiphop remix of Radiohead's "In Rainbows" album. Amazing and catchy stuff. Listen to "Weird Fishez."

1. Cut Copy – In Ghost Colours

This Australian band made my year. Dance music. But so much more, too. Listen to "Feel The Love."