Filed under: Music | Tags: 2008music, aimee mann, best of 2008, biolay, bob dylan, deerhunter, fleetwood mac, king crimson, luyas, panda bear, Parlovr, philip glass, portishead, radiohead, sigur ros, talk talk
The list is not in any preferential order — Song previews will expire eventually, so don’t be bummed if you get an error message — If you read this off facebook, you may not be able to see the music player.
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HIGHLIGHTS IN MUSIC : Live and/or Recorded
Portishead (album: third — for being gently psychadelic and violently catchy at the same time)
Radiohead (live tour and best b-side ever — for being the best concert I’ve ever been to in my life and giving us the gift of Bangers and Mash)
The Luyas (album: faker death — for being so delicate you could break them)
Parlovr (album: parlovr and live shows — for being the catchiest act in town)
Deerhunter (album: Microcastle — for being just great)
Aimee Mann (album: @!#!@$ Smilers — for being both compelling and lyrically fascinating)
Sigur Ros (live tour : despite my general disinterest in their last album, their live show delivered the most emotional 10 minutes I’ve ever experience in my concert-going life)
Benjamin Biolay (album: Trash YéYé and live tour — for being so subtle and referential on his new record, and for delivering a surprisingly rocking live performance) (myspace)
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ALSO : Non-2008 releases that graced my ears
King Crimson – In the Court of the Crimson King
Philip Glass – Glassworks , Symphony #3 & Kronos Quarter Performs Philip Glass
Panda Bear – Person Pitch
Talk Talk – Spirit of Eden
Fleetwood Mac – Rumours
Bob Dylan – Modern Times
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