Top 15 Music Albums of 2008
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rkjones10 
My list of favorite albums of 2008. Turned out to be a much more difficult task than 2009 was. Some of the albums that were left out of the top ten of 2008 could have easily made the top ten in 2009.
- Chart updated: 07/12/2012 06:22
- (Created: 07/08/2012 20:32).
- Chart size: 15 albums.
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Taking all the best aspects of folk and rock music from the past 40 years, Fleet Foxes created a beautiful and warm sound of their own. A masterpiece that could stand up to anyone of it's influences.
Highlights: Ragged Wood, Your Protector [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
Highlights: Ragged Wood, Your Protector [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
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2008
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One of the greatest figures in the history of hip hop returned after 10 years of silence. And he met all expectations by releasing not only one of the best albums of 2008, but of the last decade.
Highlights: Gettin Up, Manwomanboogie [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
Highlights: Gettin Up, Manwomanboogie [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
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One of the most innovative and creative bands in Indie Rock (a genre of music that is increasingly harder and harder to be so) hit their stride with this release.
Highlights: Crying, Golden Age [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
Highlights: Crying, Golden Age [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
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2008
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2,915
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Another band that survived the internet hype that surrounded them and came out on top. To me it sounds like the soundtrack to every Wes Anderson movie, which is pretty damn cool.
Highlights: Mansard Roof, Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
Highlights: Mansard Roof, Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
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2008
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6,672
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Leave it to Rick Rubin to bring Metallica back into focus and create their best album in 20 years.
Highlights: The Judas Kiss, Cyanide [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
Highlights: The Judas Kiss, Cyanide [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
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2008
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712
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Without a doubt, the catchiest record of 2008. But what makes it great isn't just the few hit singles, but how well the rest of the album stands out.
Highlights: Electric Feel, Kids [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
Highlights: Electric Feel, Kids [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
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An epic metal album that sounds wise beyond the band's young age. A great reminder that current heavy metal isn't just Slipknot and Avenged Sevenfold.
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Another great album from not only the greatest band in hip hop, but one of the greatest bands of any genre of the past decade.
Highlights: Rising Down, Criminal [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
Highlights: Rising Down, Criminal [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
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Rarely do I hear a metal album that makes me take a step back. Gojira found a way to put a new and exciting twist on a sometimes tired genre.
Highlights: Toxic Garbage Island, Yama's Messengers [First added to this chart: 07/11/2012]
Highlights: Toxic Garbage Island, Yama's Messengers [First added to this chart: 07/11/2012]
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Two of the greatest musicians from the Post Punk genre, come together to craft a fun and inviting pop album. It is the sound of Eno and Byrne probably having the most fun two people can have making a record.
Highlights: Wanted for Life, Life is Long [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
Highlights: Wanted for Life, Life is Long [First added to this chart: 07/10/2012]
Total albums: 15. Page 1 of 2
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Top 15 Music Albums of 2008 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| The Roots | 1 | 7% | |
| Gojira | 1 | 7% | |
| Brian Eno & David Byrne | 1 | 7% | |
| Underoath | 1 | 7% | |
| Fleet Foxes | 1 | 7% | |
| City And Colour | 1 | 7% | |
| Q-Tip | 1 | 7% | |
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Top 15 Music Albums of 2008 chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 4 from 15th to 11th Lost In The Sound Of Separation by Underoath |
| Up 1 from 5th to 4th Vampire Weekend by Vampire Weekend |
| Biggest fallers |
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| Down 1 from 4th to 5th Death Magnetic by Metallica |
| Down 1 from 11th to 12th Bring Me Your Love by City And Colour |
| Down 1 from 12th to 13th The Airborne Toxic Event by The Airborne Toxic Event |
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