Best Albums of 2008
Listed below are the best albums of 2008 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 2 hours ago).
"Pretty good stuff if you like Coldplay, this EP could easily have been called Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends pt. 2.. But someone tell me what the f*** Jay-Z is doing on Lost?" Reply
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Mother Nature's Son | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (7 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"I wish the bass playing was a bit more adventurous, like on the song Black Rice. Another complaint I have for this album; it's a bit short. I like short albums, Unsilent Death is one of my favorite albums ever. But this one felt like it had a lot more to give than it actually gave. That being sai..." [+] Reply
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teague | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"I've always loved this one" Reply
"Truth be told, I haven't heard a lot of albums released from the 2000s onwards but this has got to be one of the best I heard. So many beautiful, nostalgic and soothing songs..." Reply
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"Really wonderful post-rock/folk record from a band that seemed to sprout up from nowhere and then disappear just as suddenly" Reply
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flamingyesdept | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"I love the album. It's not very sophisticated, but every song just sparks joy and boy - it's the soundtrack of a road trip. Just have fun for 43min, there's no song that's boring or without a catchy melody. Just good hooks and in my case over a decade old, good memories. There are a lot of albums..." [+] Reply
"Underrated as hell." Reply
- teague | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Generally Perfect Symmetry is their most solid and mature effort. I was hoped it would get better consideration." Reply
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alistamina | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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Best Albums of 2008 composition
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| Various Artists | 5 | 1% | |
| Deerhunter | 3 | 0% | |
| Los Campesinos! | 2 | 0% | |
| Amy Winehouse | 2 | 0% | |
| Mount Eerie | 2 | 0% | |
| Indian Jewelry | 2 | 0% | |
| White Denim | 2 | 0% | |
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449 | 45% | |
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169 | 17% | |
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47 | 5% | |
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36 | 4% | |
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35 | 4% | |
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32 | 3% | |
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31 | 3% | |
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| Best Ever Artists | |
|---|---|
| 1. The Beatles | |
| 2. Radiohead | |
| 3. Pink Floyd | |
| 4. David Bowie | |
| 5. Bob Dylan | |
| 6. Led Zeppelin | |
| 7. The Rolling Stones | |
| 8. Arcade Fire | |
| 9. Neil Young | |
| 10. Nirvana | |
| 11. The Velvet Underground | |
| 12. Kendrick Lamar | |
| 13. Miles Davis | |
| 14. The Smiths | |
| 15. R.E.M. | |
| 16. The Beach Boys | |
| 17. Kanye West | |
| 18. Bruce Springsteen | |
| 19. The Cure | |
| 20. Pixies |
