Best of 2008

A Listmania! list by Ted Maul "Ted Maul" (Cowsick)
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Third
1.  Third by Portishead
The list author says:
  "A bleak masterpiece.Possibly even worth the wait."
£4.99   Used & New from: £1.48
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (100 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Fleet Foxes
2.  Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
The list author says:
  "I almost didn't want to like them. But He Doesn't Know Why is a lovely tune."
£5.83   Used & New from: £1.89
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (182 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Stay Positive
3.  Stay Positive by The Hold Steady
The list author says:
  "Yet to make a bad album... tying with The Shins and Wilco for the title of world's best band"
£19.37   Used & New from: £2.44
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Street Horrrsing
4.  Street Horrrsing by Fuck Buttons
The list author says:
  "The underground/noise/whatever album of the year"
£13.00   Used & New from: £4.49
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Hercules and Love Affair
5.  Hercules and Love Affair by Hercules and Love Affair
The list author says:
  "Worth it just for 'Blind'"
Used & New from: £1.98
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Seventh Tree
6.  Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
The list author says:
  "Grower of the year... 'A&E' is amazing"
£4.56   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)

Distortion
7.  Distortion by The Magnetic Fields
The list author says:
  "Was always going to struggle against '69 Love Songs'. But it has 'California Girls'"
£11.57   Used & New from: £3.99
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!
8.  Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! by Nick Cave
The list author says:
  "This man can do no wrong."
£5.37   Used & New from: £3.20
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

For Emma Forever Ago
9.  For Emma Forever Ago by Bon Iver
The list author says:
  "Like Fleet Foxes,this had almost too much hype in the music mags...but it's great"
£6.99   Used & New from: £3.72
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)

Conor Oberst
10.  Conor Oberst by Conor Oberst
The list author says:
  "Slightly throwaway compared to the last few Bright Eyes lps...but still splendid"
Used & New from: £1.30
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Modern Guilt
11.  Modern Guilt by Beck
The list author says:
  "Like Nick Cave, Beck cannot make a bad record in my eyes"
£4.49   Used & New from: £1.97
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Chinese Democracy
12.  Chinese Democracy by Guns N' Roses
The list author says:
  "A ridiculous,pompous,overblown,overproduced folly...but do you know what? I like it a lot"
£4.58   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (197 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Accelerate (Int'L Jewelcase)
13.  Accelerate (Int'L Jewelcase) by R.E.M.
The list author says:
  "Much,much better than 'Around The Sun'"
£4.95   Used & New from: £0.20
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)

Blood, Looms & Blooms
14.  Blood, Looms & Blooms by Leila (Dance & DJ)
The list author says:
  "Warp's best in a long,long time"
£8.48   Used & New from: £6.21
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Hawk Is Howling
15.  The Hawk Is Howling by Mogwai
The list author says:
  "Mogwai are incapable of making a bad album."
£6.87   Used & New from: £2.99
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Anywhere I Lay My Head
16.  Anywhere I Lay My Head by Scarlett Johansson
The list author says:
  "I'm in a minority here..but I love this album."
£7.64   Used & New from: £1.49
3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Imperial Wax Solvent
17.  Imperial Wax Solvent by The Fall
The list author says:
  "On this list because it's THE FALL"
Used & New from: £19.95
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Mountain Battles
18.  Mountain Battles by The Breeders
The list author says:
  "Obviously doesn't compare to 'Pod' or 'Last Splash'...but we should be glad the Deals are making music"
£3.49   Used & New from: £0.96
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Real Emotional Trash
19.  Real Emotional Trash by Stephen Malkmus
The list author says:
  "This and a massive of reissue of 'Brighten The Corners'"
£5.89   Used & New from: £4.49
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

CSI: Ambleside
20.  CSI: Ambleside by Half Man Half Biscuit
The list author says:
  "Witty,wise,hilarious."
£10.47   Used & New from: £4.94
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Kala
21.  Kala by M.I.A.
The list author says:
  "Much more than just 'Paper Planes'"
£4.99   Used & New from: £1.86
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Crystal Castles
22.  Crystal Castles by Crystal Castles
The list author says:
  "I woudn't like to meet them,but excellent music"
Used & New from: £3.98
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) - UK Edition
23.  New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) - UK Edition by Erykah Badu
The list author says:
  "I've realised I long ago started running out of superlatives to use in this list...you have to hear this."
£4.99   Used & New from: £3.25
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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Ted Maul "Ted Maul" (Cowsick)
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Last updated: 09/12/2008
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