Comments on: Q1 Report: We Pick the Best of 2008 So Far http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/ Sat, 17 May 2008 04:06:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: brad http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6872 brad Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:19:53 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6872 You're kidding about not including Cat Power, right? You’re kidding about not including Cat Power, right?

]]> By: Oh Christ http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6875 Oh Christ Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:31:41 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6875 Brad, dude, don't start this indignant hipster routine again... Brad, dude, don’t start this indignant hipster routine again…

]]> By: EatsALot http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6877 EatsALot Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:21:57 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6877 Yeah Brad. Geez. Yeah Brad. Geez.

]]> By: jbfester http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6884 jbfester Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:30:04 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6884 Brad! C'mon! Just listen to this old man and buy the Mission of Burma and Nick Lowe! That Cat Power is OK, but you've got bigger things to worry about... Brad! C’mon! Just listen to this old man and buy the Mission of Burma and Nick Lowe! That Cat Power is OK, but you’ve got bigger things to worry about…

]]> By: waylon http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6886 waylon Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:20:23 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6886 UMMM, where's the new Nick Cave you dickless whorebags? UMMM, where’s the new Nick Cave you dickless whorebags?

]]> By: dan http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6887 dan Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:39:37 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6887 Waylon, dude, don’t start this indignant hipster routine again… Waylon, dude, don’t start this indignant hipster routine again…

]]> By: Brian http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6888 Brian Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:00:39 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6888 Ummm, where's the new whatever record isn't on that list? Ummm, where’s the new whatever record isn’t on that list?

]]> By: Sippy Cups http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6889 Sippy Cups Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:53:24 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6889 I can't believe you guys for being so behind the times. You missed all the good albums and stuff. Where the hell are... 1) Tina & the Turnpikes: All Weapons Are 4 Keepz...The Shakedown (Volume 1.) 2) The Snaggletones: Just Wishin for Christmas 3) The Coupons: Seriously Paved Boulevards 4) Randy: Randy's Album (live) I can’t believe you guys for being so behind the times. You missed all the good albums and stuff. Where the hell are…

1) Tina & the Turnpikes: All Weapons Are 4 Keepz…The Shakedown (Volume 1.)
2) The Snaggletones: Just Wishin for Christmas
3) The Coupons: Seriously Paved Boulevards
4) Randy: Randy’s Album (live)

]]> By: joe http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6897 joe Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:03:52 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6897 No cat power and no donkey punch. WHATAREYOUTHINKIN!!! No cat power and no donkey punch. WHATAREYOUTHINKIN!!!

]]> By: mike http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6901 mike Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:28:11 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6901 well seeing as how AMG hasn't even reviewed the new nick cave record, which hasn't hit american markets yet, it makes sense that it isn't on here. the new cat power was ok but come on, it's a covers record. it's good, and nice to listen to especially if you're a fan of her voice, but there's not a whole lot to it. certainly not as striking as the first covers record, either. well seeing as how AMG hasn’t even reviewed the new nick cave record, which hasn’t hit american markets yet, it makes sense that it isn’t on here.

the new cat power was ok but come on, it’s a covers record. it’s good, and nice to listen to especially if you’re a fan of her voice, but there’s not a whole lot to it. certainly not as striking as the first covers record, either.

]]> By: scott http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6908 scott Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:00:33 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6908 yeah i am glad cat power didnt make the list. it was a wild disappointment. where is hercules and love affair though? released too late maybe, thats the only thing i can think of because that is one of the best things i have head in years (and years and years) yeah i am glad cat power didnt make the list. it was a wild disappointment. where is hercules and love affair though? released too late maybe, thats the only thing i can think of because that is one of the best things i have head in years (and years and years)

]]> By: B http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6911 B Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:06:43 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6911 feelies-crazy rhythms 17 years out of print, you gave it 5 stars. some of those were 2007 also but i know the "released in america in 2008" rule. feelies-crazy rhythms
17 years out of print, you gave it 5 stars.

some of those were 2007 also but i know the “released in america in 2008″ rule.

]]> By: JD http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6916 JD Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:58:04 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6916 Are you guys gonna review the new Supergrass? I don't know if you'd consider it one of the best of the year, but it's certainly really good. (As usual) Are you guys gonna review the new Supergrass? I don’t know if you’d consider it one of the best of the year, but it’s certainly really good. (As usual)

]]> By: conquer the world http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6923 conquer the world Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:08:32 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6923 best albums of the year so far is: The Kills "midnight boom" Stellar Kart "expect the impossible" Bob Mould "district line" justus_kohncke "safe and sound" best albums of the year so far is:

The Kills “midnight boom”
Stellar Kart “expect the impossible”
Bob Mould “district line”
justus_kohncke “safe and sound”

]]> By: MARE http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6973 MARE Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:40:12 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6973 great list!!!!! i will add: MARAH - angels of destruction DAEDALUS - live at low theory THAO & THE GET DOWN STAY DOWN - we brave bees stings and all CRYSTAL CASTLES - crystal castles DESTROYER - trouble in dreams MORCHEEBA - dive deep HEADLIGHTS- some racing some stopping great list!!!!!
i will add:

MARAH - angels of destruction
DAEDALUS - live at low theory
THAO & THE GET DOWN STAY DOWN - we brave bees stings and all
CRYSTAL CASTLES - crystal castles
DESTROYER - trouble in dreams
MORCHEEBA - dive deep
HEADLIGHTS- some racing some stopping

]]> By: Tim http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6976 Tim Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:27:26 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6976 The absence of jazz The absence of jazz

]]> By: Damon http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6980 Damon Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:46:59 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6980 Gary Louris - Vagabonds Mark Olson - Salvation Blues These are 2 of the best albums, no question. Gary Louris - Vagabonds Mark Olson - Salvation Blues

These are 2 of the best albums, no question.

]]> By: Andrew http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6981 Andrew Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:04:42 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6981 THE LACKLOVES, Sendra! THE LACKLOVES, Sendra!

]]> By: jon http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6985 jon Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:22:06 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6985 Aren't you forgetting something...or rather someone? The Dodos - Visiter is THE album of the year so far. Can't believe you have left it out of your list. Last year you left out The National; now this. Are you deaf? :-)) Aren’t you forgetting something…or rather someone?
The Dodos - Visiter is THE album of the year so far. Can’t believe you have left it out of your list. Last year you left out The National; now this. Are you deaf? :-))

]]> By: Mark http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6987 Mark Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:41:41 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6987 Where's the new Sun Kil Moon? Where’s the new Sun Kil Moon?

]]> By: Mark http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6988 Mark Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:42:31 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6988 And the new Witch album? And the new Sword album? And the new Witch album? And the new Sword album?

]]> By: Jody http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6992 Jody Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:41:39 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6992 2 of my favorites that were left off are Evangelicals "The Evening Descends" and Marah "Angels of Destruction." 2 of my favorites that were left off are Evangelicals “The Evening Descends” and Marah “Angels of Destruction.”

]]> By: J http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6993 J Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:33:59 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6993 The new Black Keys could have made it just under the wire. The new Black Keys could have made it just under the wire.

]]> By: Ian http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6997 Ian Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:53:56 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6997 Tim is right. I noticed a disturbing absence of jazz. I could care less about all this hipster "I'm cool, look at how weird I am" shit. Give me some real creativity. Tim is right. I noticed a disturbing absence of jazz. I could care less about all this hipster “I’m cool, look at how weird I am” shit. Give me some real creativity.

]]> By: Matt http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6998 Matt Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:34:03 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-6998 No Grand Archives? No Grand Archives?

]]> By: Richie http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7001 Richie Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:13:30 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7001 Did I just see THE Mark Kozelek ask why his own album didn't make the list up there? Did I just see THE Mark Kozelek ask why his own album didn’t make the list up there?

]]> By: Jeff http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7004 Jeff Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:47:29 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7004 What about the stellar Whiskeytown reissue of Strangers Almanac, possibly the best album ever, stop eating retard sandwiches. What about the stellar Whiskeytown reissue of Strangers Almanac, possibly the best album ever, stop eating retard sandwiches.

]]> By: Jamba http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7005 Jamba Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:58:31 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7005 ya ya ya, here are mine... Gnarls Barkley - The Odd Couple Portishead - Three The Woodsmen - Rubbish Hot Chip - Made in the Dark ya ya ya, here are mine…

Gnarls Barkley - The Odd Couple
Portishead - Three
The Woodsmen - Rubbish
Hot Chip - Made in the Dark

]]> By: CARDD1 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7007 CARDD1 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:02:54 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7007 OK THE LIST IS: VAMPIRE WEEKEND VAMPIRE WEEKEND VAMPIRE WEEKEND VAMPIRE WEEKEND VAMPIRE WEEKEND BLACK KIDS BLACK KIDS BLACK KIDS BLACK KIDS BLACK KIDS OK THE LIST IS:
VAMPIRE WEEKEND
VAMPIRE WEEKEND
VAMPIRE WEEKEND
VAMPIRE WEEKEND
VAMPIRE WEEKEND
BLACK KIDS
BLACK KIDS
BLACK KIDS
BLACK KIDS
BLACK KIDS

]]> By: Rick http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7015 Rick Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:43:09 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7015 Even with the omission of Ladyhawk's Shots album, that's not a bad list. This has been an exceptional year for new music. The Big Dipper and Whiskeytown reissues are great, and The Replacements reissues are on their way. Wait until the end of the year when people pare these lists to ten picks. No two will be the same. Even with the omission of Ladyhawk’s Shots album, that’s not a bad list. This has been an exceptional year for new music. The Big Dipper and Whiskeytown reissues are great, and The Replacements reissues are on their way. Wait until the end of the year when people pare these lists to ten picks. No two will be the same.

]]> By: mario http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7058 mario Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:32:11 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7058 El Guincho! El Guincho!

]]> By: tim http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7090 tim Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:30:40 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7090 i thought this list was pretty good. i like 95% of those albums, although i don't really "get" xiu xiu and i never will. i thought this list was pretty good. i like 95% of those albums, although i don’t really “get” xiu xiu and i never will.

]]> By: scott http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7140 scott Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:58:32 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7140 gotta recommend everyone check out that new thomas function album, celebration. I don't agree with a lot of the review here on AMG (as far as what it sounds like) but it was given 4.5 stars, just has a lack of promo behind it. gotta recommend everyone check out that new thomas function album, celebration. I don’t agree with a lot of the review here on AMG (as far as what it sounds like) but it was given 4.5 stars, just has a lack of promo behind it.

]]> By: gbj http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7156 gbj Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:07:09 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7156 Where's the new Doo Doo Volcano album? What do you mean, you've never heard of them. What is wrong with you people? And you only THOUGHT you were all one-up on everyone else when it comes to obscure music. Ha! Doo Doo Volcano rules! Where’s the new Doo Doo Volcano album?

What do you mean, you’ve never heard of them. What is wrong with you people? And you only THOUGHT you were all one-up on everyone else when it comes to obscure music. Ha!

Doo Doo Volcano rules!

]]> By: josh http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7158 josh Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:28:15 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7158 Foxy Shazam and Toasty Tuesdays... Foxy Shazam and Toasty Tuesdays…

]]> By: alexandre rp1t http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7172 alexandre rp1t Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:24:29 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7172 to my opinion the best album in 2008 is FOALS to my opinion the best album in 2008 is FOALS

]]> By: henry http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7179 henry Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:38:58 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7179 will you stupid indie trend followers stop complaining. this is not 2007 anymore. your dumb trend is over. we are going to start dawning on a new meaningful age of music real soon. will you stupid indie trend followers stop complaining. this is not 2007 anymore. your dumb trend is over. we are going to start dawning on a new meaningful age of music real soon.

]]> By: Dom http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7184 Dom Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:33:05 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7184 Ah, Spring, when flowers bloom, birds sing, and trolls fail to leave their basements. Truly lovely weather. Pretty good list. I, too, would have liked to have seen more jazz, as my collection is pretty slim and biased toward the sixties, so I'd like to have an idea of where to start with the contemporary stuff. Ah, Spring, when flowers bloom, birds sing, and trolls fail to leave their basements. Truly lovely weather.

Pretty good list. I, too, would have liked to have seen more jazz, as my collection is pretty slim and biased toward the sixties, so I’d like to have an idea of where to start with the contemporary stuff.

]]> By: Benjamin Tulach http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7199 Benjamin Tulach Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:09:23 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7199 once again, no John Zorn... Film Works 19: The Rain Horse is one of his best film works, if not the best... where's Steven Bernstein's brilliant Diaspora Suite... or Cyro Baptista... it seems that Tzadik records don't count for anything even though they're having an amazing run of records... it seems AMG is lower their standards... teheh... once again, no John Zorn… Film Works 19: The Rain Horse is one of his best film works, if not the best… where’s Steven Bernstein’s brilliant Diaspora Suite… or Cyro Baptista… it seems that Tzadik records don’t count for anything even though they’re having an amazing run of records… it seems AMG is lower their standards… teheh…

]]> By: Benjamin Tulach http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7200 Benjamin Tulach Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:10:26 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7200 lowering their standards :P lowering their standards :P

]]> By: Tim Sendra http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7202 Tim Sendra Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:20:06 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7202 Would you believe that all those Tzadik releases just missed the cut? Would you believe that all those Tzadik releases just missed the cut?

]]> By: J Frank Parnell http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7205 J Frank Parnell Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:14:35 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7205 Snooooooore. 60 records were great? Really? Keep fluffing the record industry. Why not provide a true service and boil it down to ten and then list the releases best left skipped? Like: American Music Club - The Golden Age Anyone who owns any of their records made before "Mercury" has no reason to listen to this. Lifetime award, yes, but retirement: please. The Black Crowes - Warpaint No way. Counting Crows - Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings The dude still sounds like an off-key homeless drunk. Dismissable even if they did earn $$ for a former Camper Van B member. Sheryl Crow - Detours You gotta be *#@&ing kidding me. Destroyer - Trouble in Dreams Like hearing a pig strangling. I'll stop here. The effort to consider how anyone could like Panic at the Disco would tax me too much. Snooooooore. 60 records were great? Really? Keep fluffing the record industry. Why not provide a true service and boil it down to ten and then list the releases best left skipped?

Like:
American Music Club - The Golden Age
Anyone who owns any of their records made before “Mercury” has no reason to listen to this. Lifetime award, yes, but retirement: please.

The Black Crowes - Warpaint
No way.

Counting Crows - Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings
The dude still sounds like an off-key homeless drunk. Dismissable even if they did earn $$ for a former Camper Van B member.

Sheryl Crow - Detours
You gotta be *#@&ing kidding me.

Destroyer - Trouble in Dreams
Like hearing a pig strangling.

I’ll stop here. The effort to consider how anyone could like Panic at the Disco would tax me too much.

]]> By: Christian http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7209 Christian Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:21:02 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7209 Can't you pare down the list a little? You're standards seem to be a little lax, kind of like the NBA Hall of Fame. Can’t you pare down the list a little? You’re standards seem to be a little lax, kind of like the NBA Hall of Fame.

]]> By: eraserhead11 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7214 eraserhead11 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:47:41 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7214 "My Bloody Underground" opens today by BMG ... hooo-raaaah “My Bloody Underground” opens today by BMG … hooo-raaaah

]]> By: eraserhead11 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7215 eraserhead11 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:48:28 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7215 BJM ... duh BJM … duh

]]> By: Kyle http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7230 Kyle Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:12:12 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7230 Where is MAN MAN???!?!?!?! Where is MAN MAN???!?!?!?!

]]> By: Bernard H Christ http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7236 Bernard H Christ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:48:41 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7236 Never mind that, where's Fried Monkey's amazing new album 'Jangle In The Jungle'? Huh? I'll tell you where: NOWHERE. Because I just made them up. This list is way too long, as others have pointed out. And Sheryl Crow is on the list, which means that somewhere along the way someone had a TOTAL CRITICAL FACULTY MELTDOWN. Never mind that, where’s Fried Monkey’s amazing new album ‘Jangle In The Jungle’? Huh? I’ll tell you where: NOWHERE. Because I just made them up.

This list is way too long, as others have pointed out. And Sheryl Crow is on the list, which means that somewhere along the way someone had a TOTAL CRITICAL FACULTY MELTDOWN.

]]> By: Patrick http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7239 Patrick Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:55:41 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7239 Drive-By Truckers' newest album is magnifique. Drive-By Truckers’ newest album is magnifique.

]]> By: Brad http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7272 Brad Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:18:18 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7272 Not a bad list. Obviously it's not going to satisfy everyone as opinions, especially on musical tastes, vary widely. My favorites of 2008 so far (that didn't make your list): Steven Bernstein - Diaspora Suite Easy Star All-Stars - Until that Day [EP] Morgan Heritage - Mission in Progress Not a bad list. Obviously it’s not going to satisfy everyone as opinions, especially on musical tastes, vary widely.

My favorites of 2008 so far (that didn’t make your list):

Steven Bernstein - Diaspora Suite
Easy Star All-Stars - Until that Day [EP]
Morgan Heritage - Mission in Progress

]]> By: Brad http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7273 Brad Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:20:46 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7273 PS. Not the same "brad" as above. I dislike Cat Power. I don't see what all the hype is about. To each his or her own though. PS. Not the same “brad” as above. I dislike Cat Power. I don’t see what all the hype is about. To each his or her own though.

]]> By: Joanne http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7277 Joanne Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:26:48 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7277 I've heard very good things about the new REM album accelerate. Out of 30 records, and the other ones you have listed, this should have made it, even if it was at the bottom. If you are going to tend toward the mainstream artists on major record labels, even. I’ve heard very good things about the new REM album accelerate. Out of 30 records, and the other ones you have listed, this should have made it, even if it was at the bottom. If you are going to tend toward the mainstream artists on major record labels, even.

]]> By: eric http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7281 eric Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:41:18 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7281 Did you consider Cryptacize's "Dig That Treasure"? I know the record's quiet and brief, but the songwriting is excellent and the trio's execution is magical. Did you consider Cryptacize’s “Dig That Treasure”? I know the record’s quiet and brief, but the songwriting is excellent and the trio’s execution is magical.

]]> By: Pipe http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7287 Pipe Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:16:01 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7287 No adam green? No adam green?

]]> By: Dylan http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7305 Dylan Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:17:33 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7305 Woo, nice to see New Zealand being represented in The Ruby Suns and Liam Finn... Woo, nice to see New Zealand being represented in The Ruby Suns and Liam Finn…

]]> By: mario http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7325 mario Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:57:44 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7325 Jim Ford! All the way. Amen. Jim Ford! All the way.
Amen.

]]> By: Eno http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7332 Eno Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:22:45 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7332 What about Hercules and Love Affair and the reissue of "The Glow Pt. 2" by The Microphones?? What about Hercules and Love Affair and the reissue of “The Glow Pt. 2″ by The Microphones??

]]> By: chase tremaine http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7334 chase tremaine Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:31:11 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7334 why do all the amazing christian albums get skipped in these lists? the afters, after edmund, sanctus real, leeland, inhabited, cadia, p.o.d, braille, fireflight, pillar, stellar kart, avalon, edison glass, number one gun, many more and how about the best one, Newworldson? you gottta give at least some of these bands some credit!! why do all the amazing christian albums get skipped in these lists?

the afters, after edmund, sanctus real, leeland, inhabited, cadia, p.o.d, braille, fireflight, pillar, stellar kart, avalon, edison glass, number one gun, many more

and how about the best one, Newworldson? you gottta give at least some of these bands some credit!!

]]> By: Jon Tueller http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7338 Jon Tueller Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:48:52 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7338 Mmmm, P.O.D. Chase? Really? Some of those bands are indeed pretty good but the usual rule of thumb is that if they market themselves as a Christian band, then they're probably doing so due defeciencies musically. There are a ton of amazing bands that have Christian values but don't come out and market themselves as such because it's about the music, not about a niche to carve a career out of. I'd make sure to add The Heavy - Great Vengeance. If you haven't heard it yet check out the next evolution of neo-soul (with a lot indie rock mixed in!) Mmmm, P.O.D. Chase? Really? Some of those bands are indeed pretty good but the usual rule of thumb is that if they market themselves as a Christian band, then they’re probably doing so due defeciencies musically. There are a ton of amazing bands that have Christian values but don’t come out and market themselves as such because it’s about the music, not about a niche to carve a career out of.

I’d make sure to add The Heavy - Great Vengeance. If you haven’t heard it yet check out the next evolution of neo-soul (with a lot indie rock mixed in!)

]]> By: Justin http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7347 Justin Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:55:03 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7347 This list is just for fun, and it is fun, a pretty descent group for 16 tuesdays and zero test of time. Also fun is reading everyone's exclusions. Stop sounding mad that your favorite was not included. Hipsters complaining about hipsters being hipsters. Perhaps the real big exclusion is the average person, who may never hear any of these bands (besides sheryl crow) because of the way "cool" scensters act. This is the purpose of lists, to give an entry point. This list is just for fun, and it is fun, a pretty descent group for 16 tuesdays and zero test of time. Also fun is reading everyone’s exclusions. Stop sounding mad that your favorite was not included. Hipsters complaining about hipsters being hipsters. Perhaps the real big exclusion is the average person, who may never hear any of these bands (besides sheryl crow) because of the way “cool” scensters act. This is the purpose of lists, to give an entry point.

]]> By: James http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7350 James Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:52:05 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7350 I'd certainly add "Funplex" by the B-52s--my fave of 2008. I’d certainly add “Funplex” by the B-52s–my fave of 2008.

]]> By: Meline http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7355 Meline Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:37:02 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7355 Hey Check out www.myspace.com/stickyantlers for some damn great underground rock. I love this band. What about the new Silver Mount Zion, Brian Jonestown Massacre and Earth albums? Also heartily agree with the 'need more jazz' argument. Hey

Check out www.myspace.com/stickyantlers for some damn great underground rock. I love this band.

What about the new Silver Mount Zion, Brian Jonestown Massacre and Earth albums? Also heartily agree with the ‘need more jazz’ argument.

]]> By: dac http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7358 dac Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:29:38 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7358 I think you're nuts on the Counting Crows album. It was noisy, bland music that alternated between weakly propping up Adam Duritz' repetitive, conceited vocals and mercifully drowning them out. Junk, just like most of their stuff after "August and Everything After," the greatness of which was in large part due to T-Bone Burnett's production. I think you’re nuts on the Counting Crows album. It was noisy, bland music that alternated between weakly propping up Adam Duritz’ repetitive, conceited vocals and mercifully drowning them out. Junk, just like most of their stuff after “August and Everything After,” the greatness of which was in large part due to T-Bone Burnett’s production.

]]> By: zort http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7360 zort Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:16:00 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7360 @ chase tremaine, There's no such thing as an amazing Christian band. There are good bands, period. I agree with Jon Tueller that if you have to market yourself as "Christian" to capitalize find your demographic, you're probably not that good to begin with. You need a good dose of Brian Jonestown Massacre to fill your musical void. Think about it. @ chase tremaine,
There’s no such thing as an amazing Christian band. There are good bands, period. I agree with Jon Tueller that if you have to market yourself as “Christian” to capitalize find your demographic, you’re probably not that good to begin with. You need a good dose of Brian Jonestown Massacre to fill your musical void. Think about it.

]]> By: Sparky http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7368 Sparky Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:42:16 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7368 Half the new releases listed had so-so reviews. What's up with that? And no Marco Benevento? Really? Puh-lease Half the new releases listed had so-so reviews.
What’s up with that?

And no Marco Benevento? Really? Puh-lease

]]> By: Drb. Riboflavin http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7370 Drb. Riboflavin Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:50:45 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7370 To paraphrase: Why bother with new releases? Everyone knows indie music reached perfection in 1994. To paraphrase: Why bother with new releases? Everyone knows indie music reached perfection in 1994.

]]> By: Jakob http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7383 Jakob Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:31:40 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7383 It seems to me a "best of so far" list, this early in the year, shouldn't really excede 10 titles. Or else you're just listing everything half decent that's been released. I'm sure someone in this thread mentioned that already... It seems to me a “best of so far” list, this early in the year, shouldn’t really excede 10 titles. Or else you’re just listing everything half decent that’s been released. I’m sure someone in this thread mentioned that already…

]]> By: Henry G http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7385 Henry G Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:32:48 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7385 why do you people feel the need to sit around and judge music. Music is a form of expression or art or entertainment or whatever the listener wants it to be. all you people feel the need to critisize but honestly who are you. Judge the own music you make. Until then dont sabotage someone else's taste. honestly music is for listening not sitting around and talking about. Stop wasting your time. Who cares what these critics think. They are just people like you and me with their own stupid opinions. I dont really care what these people have to say they are no better than any of us honestly. I love music as much as anybody but honestly the whole "lets sit around and critisize music" thing is kind of pathetic. Maybe some people should get lives. Maybe me included for even taking my time to write on this wall. why do you people feel the need to sit around and judge music. Music is a form of expression or art or entertainment or whatever the listener wants it to be. all you people feel the need to critisize but honestly who are you. Judge the own music you make. Until then dont sabotage someone else’s taste. honestly music is for listening not sitting around and talking about. Stop wasting your time. Who cares what these critics think. They are just people like you and me with their own stupid opinions. I dont really care what these people have to say they are no better than any of us honestly. I love music as much as anybody but honestly the whole “lets sit around and critisize music” thing is kind of pathetic. Maybe some people should get lives. Maybe me included for even taking my time to write on this wall.

]]> By: Music Critic http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7414 Music Critic Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:45:09 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7414 The Black Keys need to be in here. This is a strange list. Seems more like a "noteworthy releases" list rather than the Best of. Someone mentioned it shouldn't exceed 10 items. Maybe cap it at 25 and repost. The Black Keys need to be in here. This is a strange list. Seems more like a “noteworthy releases” list rather than the Best of. Someone mentioned it shouldn’t exceed 10 items. Maybe cap it at 25 and repost.

]]> By: Music Critic http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7415 Music Critic Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:46:20 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7415 And Bob Mould shouldn't even be mentioned here. District Line was a big disappointment. And Bob Mould shouldn’t even be mentioned here. District Line was a big disappointment.

]]> By: Tim http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7464 Tim Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:15:13 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7464 Hi. I love this site. You guys are way better than stupid Pitchfork. Stupid. Poop. Nice vibes. Hi. I love this site. You guys are way better than stupid Pitchfork. Stupid. Poop. Nice vibes.

]]> By: matt http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7475 matt Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:33:06 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7475 where are the black keys? i might just be blind but i didnt see them mentioned. and if their going to list fucking alan jackson the black keys better get a nod where are the black keys?
i might just be blind but i didnt see them mentioned. and if their going to list fucking alan jackson the black keys better get a nod

]]> By: Pitchoun http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7482 Pitchoun Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:03:30 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7482 Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!

]]> By: ryan http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7527 ryan Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:14:36 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7527 i really feel like the black keys got snubbed as well, they really made huge strides in this new album, thanks to danger mouse, there song writing is getting better and using multiple instruments and effects really makes the album ground breaking for this group furthermore, im surprised that nobody mentioned the reissue of Marvin Gaye's Here My Dear, it is a dream come true to hear instrumental versions of Anger and Funky Space, this is truly an underrated album of marvin gaye and if you havent checked it out, do so immediately! i really feel like the black keys got snubbed as well, they really made huge strides in this new album, thanks to danger mouse, there song writing is getting better and using multiple instruments and effects really makes the album ground breaking for this group
furthermore, im surprised that nobody mentioned the reissue of Marvin Gaye’s Here My Dear, it is a dream come true to hear instrumental versions of Anger and Funky Space, this is truly an underrated album of marvin gaye and if you havent checked it out, do so immediately!

]]> By: parmenides http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7533 parmenides Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:59:40 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7533 > And Bob Mould shouldn’t even be mentioned here. District Line was a big disappointment. Time to get off the crack. > And Bob Mould shouldn’t even be mentioned here. District Line was a big disappointment.

Time to get off the crack.

]]> By: Greg http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7536 Greg Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:08:52 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7536 Pretty much agree, plus: Mia Doi Todd-Gea; She And Him-Volume One; Was (Not Was)-Boo!; Barry Adamson-Back To The Cat. Pretty much agree, plus: Mia Doi Todd-Gea; She And Him-Volume One; Was (Not Was)-Boo!; Barry Adamson-Back To The Cat.

]]> By: Greg http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7537 Greg Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:14:26 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7537 Oh yeah, and two more newbies: Tickley Feather - Tickley Feather; Fol Chen - Fol Chen Make the Orange Sound. Can't make up my mind about Portishead - Three. Oh yeah, and two more newbies: Tickley Feather - Tickley Feather; Fol Chen - Fol Chen Make the Orange Sound. Can’t make up my mind about Portishead - Three.

]]> By: Dom http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7539 Dom Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:44:49 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7539 Henry G, I'll judge the own music I make when coherently write you sentences readable. Henry G, I’ll judge the own music I make when coherently write you sentences readable.

]]> By: Nils Lofgren http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7552 Nils Lofgren Thu, 01 May 2008 00:17:35 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7552 errr, how about the Thao record? Now that's the best record of the year. errr, how about the Thao record? Now that’s the best record of the year.

]]> By: George Thorogood http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7607 George Thorogood Fri, 02 May 2008 09:56:41 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7607 I liked the Guillemots Red, MGMT's Oracular & Elbows Seldom Seen Kid :^) I liked the Guillemots Red, MGMT’s Oracular & Elbows Seldom Seen Kid :^)

]]> By: Josh http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7621 Josh Fri, 02 May 2008 20:11:57 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7621 My fav. Yeasayer - All Hours Cymbals The Mars Volta - Bedlam In Goliath Black Keys - Attack and Release Erykah Badu - 4th World War Gnarls Barkley - Odd Couple But the new Roots and Al Green records should be the shit, for real. My fav.
Yeasayer - All Hours Cymbals
The Mars Volta - Bedlam In Goliath
Black Keys - Attack and Release
Erykah Badu - 4th World War
Gnarls Barkley - Odd Couple
But the new Roots and Al Green records should be the shit, for real.

]]> By: cat http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7633 cat Sat, 03 May 2008 02:58:42 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7633 where the eff is nin's ghosts I-IV, you dickwad?! and the new bad seeds should also be a shoo-in there, dammit! sheryl crow, counting crows, panic at the disco?! what the hell! oh ya, the new cat power also deserves a place on that list... i mean, if you're gonna include those losers i just mentioned, then you might as well add her, she's far better than any of them. right there with you on autechre, destroyer and xiu xiu... good stuff, man. where the eff is nin’s ghosts I-IV, you dickwad?! and the new bad seeds should also be a shoo-in there, dammit! sheryl crow, counting crows, panic at the disco?! what the hell! oh ya, the new cat power also deserves a place on that list… i mean, if you’re gonna include those losers i just mentioned, then you might as well add her, she’s far better than any of them. right there with you on autechre, destroyer and xiu xiu… good stuff, man.

]]> By: cam http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7642 cam Sat, 03 May 2008 19:43:09 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7642 No love for the Magnetic Fields? Am I alone out here? No love for the Magnetic Fields? Am I alone out here?

]]> By: cam http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7643 cam Sat, 03 May 2008 19:45:00 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7643 Certainly Boris's SMILE was exluded; has that record even come out yet? Certainly Boris’s SMILE was exluded; has that record even come out yet?

]]> By: Devin http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7644 Devin Sat, 03 May 2008 22:14:50 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7644 To each his own guys, come on. Obviously everyone is going to agree and disagree no matter how truly great a band is! No need to be rude Dodos! To each his own guys, come on. Obviously everyone is going to agree and disagree no matter how truly great a band is! No need to be rude

Dodos!

]]> By: Lynn http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7645 Lynn Sat, 03 May 2008 22:19:31 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7645 Yea, what one person thinks is the greatest thing ever will be a steaming piece of shit to someone else. i.e. Flobots Yea, what one person thinks is the greatest thing ever will be a steaming piece of shit to someone else.

i.e. Flobots

]]> By: Kevinlocal http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7666 Kevinlocal Mon, 05 May 2008 03:12:33 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7666 The Black Keys record wasn't released in Q1 so it doesn't fit this list's criteria. Prior to internet leaks we had things like release dates. The Black Keys record wasn’t released in Q1 so it doesn’t fit this list’s criteria. Prior to internet leaks we had things like release dates.

]]> By: gudrun http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7708 gudrun Tue, 06 May 2008 23:14:52 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7708 that´s ok with Erykah Badu, but you gotta be kidding with Los Campesinos and Gutter Twins. What about Nick Cave, Portishead...? And London Calling, best of all years past and all years to come, right? Cheers! that´s ok with Erykah Badu, but you gotta be kidding with Los Campesinos and Gutter Twins. What about Nick Cave, Portishead…?

And London Calling, best of all years past and all years to come, right?

Cheers!

]]> By: josh http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7709 josh Tue, 06 May 2008 23:21:08 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7709 Is there a separate list of the 6 albums that have come out this year that you didn't put on this one? Is there a separate list of the 6 albums that have come out this year that you didn’t put on this one?

]]> By: JRP http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7720 JRP Wed, 07 May 2008 17:49:59 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7720 Elvis Perkins? Come on! Such a perfectly writen album. Get on it! Elvis Perkins? Come on! Such a perfectly writen album. Get on it!

]]> By: Todd http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7724 Todd Wed, 07 May 2008 19:45:38 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7724 You also left out: Snagglepuss Death Ray Icons - These Are the Times Bitch - Bitch (Live) and The New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra - The New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra plays Nickelback On the Reissues front: I thought the 2CD "Best of Joy Division" was a bold release - For listeners that can make it through both discs without taking their own life, it can be quite a rewarding double album. You also left out:

Snagglepuss Death Ray Icons - These Are the Times
Bitch - Bitch (Live)
and
The New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra - The New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra plays Nickelback

On the Reissues front:

I thought the 2CD “Best of Joy Division” was a bold release -

For listeners that can make it through both discs without taking their own life, it can be quite a rewarding double album.

]]> By: Jeff http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7734 Jeff Wed, 07 May 2008 23:17:17 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7734 Sandrine's Dark Fades into Light, which was released here in the States this year, deserves mention. And what of archival releases? Where do they fit in? Simon & Garfunkel's Live 1969 is worth it for the version of "Bridge over Troubled Water." Also, Maria McKee's Live at the BBC ... Sandrine’s Dark Fades into Light, which was released here in the States this year, deserves mention. And what of archival releases? Where do they fit in? Simon & Garfunkel’s Live 1969 is worth it for the version of “Bridge over Troubled Water.” Also, Maria McKee’s Live at the BBC …

]]> By: dietrich http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7753 dietrich Thu, 08 May 2008 21:59:21 +0000 http://blog.allmusic.com/2008/04/03/q1-report-we-pick-the-best-of-2008-so-far/#comment-7753 hey how's it goin. hey how’s it goin.

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