2008 albums

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Rest Now Weary Head You Will Get Well Soon
1.  Rest Now Weary Head You Will Get Well Soon by Get Well Soon
The list author says:
  "The influence no doubt comes from the likes of Radiohead, Bright eyes and Arcade fire, but the end product is refreshing and original. If This Hat Is Missing/Endless Dream/Ticktack are the pick."
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O Soundtrack My Heart
2.  O Soundtrack My Heart by Pivot
The list author says:
  "This is probably the best instrumental album of the year...in fact its a contender for best album full stop. Music never sounded so good."
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Distortion
3.  Distortion by The Magnetic Fields
The list author says:
  "A much shorter offering than the classic '69'and whilst many won't rate this as highly I still reckon it has quite a few moments of genius. I love old fools..."
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Modern Guilt
4.  Modern Guilt by Beck
The list author says:
  "Superb stuff from Beck, would it be controversial to say this is his best album yet? Maybe, but here he proves again what a great songwriter he is. Best tracks – Chem trails, Modern guilt, Volcano."
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Third
5.  Third by Portishead
The list author says:
  "Ignore the doubters, this is a great return, everything you expected and much more"
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Weezer (The Red Album)
6.  Weezer (The Red Album) by Weezer
The list author says:
  "They have always been so consitant in my opinion but never receive the plaudits they deserve. Pork and beans, Thought I knew and The greatest man that ever lived are Weezer at their best."
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Do You Like Rock Music?
7.  Do You Like Rock Music? by British Sea Power
The list author says:
  "Not on a par with their previous albums but that would have been some feat to replicate. Inspired moments can be found in the likes of No Lucifer and Down on the ground."
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Superabundance
8.  Superabundance by Young Knives
The list author says:
  "An improvement on their debut, much tighter and even the inclusion of strings on turn tail is ok. A very worthy offering that proves that as with Glasvegas British indie music is far from dead."
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Vampire Weekend
9.  Vampire Weekend by Vampire Weekend
The list author says:
  "I think this one may split opnions but there is actually a lot to like here, full of catchy tunes a little bit like the Strokes, but altogether well worth a listen or two."
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You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into
10.  You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into by Does It Offend You, Yeah?
The list author says:
  "Stupid name, try and ignore it…They have been mentioned in the same breath as Klaxons but I think they are better. Dawn of the dead and Epic last song have been on constant repeat for some time now."
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In Ghost Colours
11.  In Ghost Colours by Cut Copy
The list author says:
  "Ah the 80’s. Who would have thought that decade would influence so many musicians of this decade? I think its his voice that mostly does it, again though this is an album packed with cracking songs."
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Only by the Night
12.  Only by the Night by Kings of Leon
The list author says:
  "This is taking me a while to get into…it’s good but is it in the same league as their first three albums? I don’t think so and at the moment it looks like Because of the Times may be their peak."
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Crystal Castles
13.  Crystal Castles by Crystal Castles
The list author says:
  "Periodically I’m drawn to electronic beeping sounds. Good job there are crystal castles then."
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Twenty One
14.  Twenty One by Mystery Jets
The list author says:
  "Its certainly patchier than their debut but it does contain at least three gems – Flakes, Veiled in grey and Two doors down. Suppose that will have to do for now."
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Brain Thrust Mastery
15.  Brain Thrust Mastery by We Are Scientists
The list author says:
  "They may have been wittled down to two members, but this is a fine offering by another band that keep getting better. Lethal enforcer is the song of the year for me."
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Replica Sun Machine
16.  Replica Sun Machine by Shortwave Set
The list author says:
  "Very retro sounding at times and a real mixture of styles, one of those albums that gets better with each listen. Stand out tracks are the awesome now til 69 + I know & Harmonica."
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Station
17.  Station by Russian Circles
The list author says:
  "One of the best instrumental albums of recent years."
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Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!
18.  Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! by Nick Cave
The list author says:
  "The best Nick Cave album of the year. Seriously though past Nick Cave albums I’ve only liked in parts, this is the whole package."
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The Age of the Understatement
19.  The Age of the Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets
The list author says:
  "This will be compared to Arctic Monkeys stuff, and people will say its not as good, but I actually quite like it, and it's good to be different."
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Oracular Spectacular
20.  Oracular Spectacular by MGMT
The list author says:
  "Time to pretend carries it a bit, but there are other good tunes that make it a worthy offering."
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Glasvegas
21.  Glasvegas by Glasvegas
The list author says:
  "When you consider the swathe of generic indie bands out there at the moment, its great that for 10 of them there is one Glasvegas, it’s a triumph of a record."
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Microcastle / Weird Era Continued
22.  Microcastle / Weird Era Continued by Deerhunter
The list author says:
  "Another slightly off the wall album, owing something to Pavement and perhaps Grandaddy, lyrically and perhaps musically ‘agro’ is my favourite song of the year."
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Stainless Style
23.  Stainless Style by Neon Neon
The list author says:
  "A one off side project from Gruff Rhys of SFA fame, full of 80’s splendour and moments of brilliance such as dream cars and Belfast, cant wait to see what he does next."
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Santogold
24.  Santogold by Santogold
The list author says:
  "The queen of pop 2008 indeed, a great mix of styles - electronic, pop and punk add up to a very listenable recording."
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Lp
25.  Lp by Holy Fuck
The list author says:
  "I’m slipping this into 2008 as I missed it at the end of last year.  It just drills into my senses and I love it being there. punchy and at times epic,"
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