Rolling Stone's 50 Best Albums of 2008



LIST SUMMARY

List Rating: 74
Based on 250 album ratings

Genre Breakdown:
Rock (8), Indie Rock (6), Alternative Rock (4), Indie Pop (3), Hip Hop (3), Soul (3), Folk (2), Pop (2), Hard Rock (2), Country (2), Indie Folk (2), Singer-Songwriter (2), Electropop (2), Electronic (1), Southern Rock (1), Folk Rock (1), Psychedelic (1), Alt-Country (1), Dark Ambient (1), Mashup (1), Experimental (1), Metal (1), R&B (1), Experimental Rock (1)

1. TV on the Radio - Dear Science,

TV on the Radio - Dear Science,
Released: Sep 22nd, 2008
Genre: Experimental Rock
CRITIC SCORE
87
Based on
14 reviews
USER SCORE
84
Based on
18 ratings



2. Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Vol. 8: Tell Tale Signs

Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Vol. 8: Tell Tale Signs
Released: Oct 7th, 2008
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
86
Based on
1 review
USER SCORE
80
Based on
2 ratings



3. Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III

Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III
Released: Jun 10th, 2008
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
49
Based on
4 ratings



4. My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges

My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges
Released: Jun 10th, 2008
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
69
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
74
Based on
5 ratings



5. John Mellencamp - Life, Death, Love and Freedom

John Mellencamp - Life, Death, Love and Freedom
Released: Apr 15th, 2008
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
77
Based on
1 rating



6. Santigold - Santigold

Santigold - Santigold
Released: Apr 29th, 2008
Genre: Electropop
CRITIC SCORE
79
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
87
Based on
8 ratings



7. Coldplay - Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends

Coldplay - Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends
Released: Jun 17th, 2008
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
72
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
70
Based on
15 ratings



8. Beck - Modern Guilt

Beck - Modern Guilt
Released: Jul 8th, 2008
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
71
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
78
Based on
7 ratings



9. Metallica - Death Magnetic

Metallica - Death Magnetic
Released: Sep 12th, 2008
Genre: Metal
CRITIC SCORE
71
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
65
Based on
3 ratings



10. Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
Released: Jan 29th, 2008
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
83
Based on
12 reviews
USER SCORE
83
Based on
28 ratings



11. Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes

Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes
MUST HEAR
Released: Jun 3rd, 2008
Genre: Indie Folk
CRITIC SCORE
84
Based on
12 reviews
USER SCORE
86
Based on
34 ratings



12. Guns N' Roses - Chinese Democracy

Guns N' Roses - Chinese Democracy
Released: Nov 23rd, 2008
Genre: Hard Rock
CRITIC SCORE
63
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
46
Based on
4 ratings



13. Blitzen Trapper - Furr

Blitzen Trapper - Furr
Released: Sep 23rd, 2008
Genre: Folk Rock
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
68
Based on
1 rating



14. Ryan Adams & The Cardinals - Cardinology

Ryan Adams & The Cardinals - Cardinology
Released: Oct 28th, 2008
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
67
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
60
Based on
3 ratings



15. The Black Keys - Attack & Release

The Black Keys - Attack & Release
Released: Apr 1st, 2008
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
74
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
79
Based on
13 ratings



16. Randy Newman - Harps and Angels

Randy Newman - Harps and Angels
Released: Aug 5th, 2008
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
84
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
NR



17. B.B. King - One Kind Favor

B.B. King - One Kind Favor
Released: Aug 26th, 2008
CRITIC SCORE
NR
USER SCORE
75
Based on
1 rating



18. Lucinda Williams - Little Honey

Lucinda Williams - Little Honey
Released: Oct 14th, 2008
Genre: Alt-Country
CRITIC SCORE
62
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
72
Based on
1 rating



19. Erykah Badu - New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)

Erykah Badu - New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)
Released: Feb 26th, 2008
Genre: Soul
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
1 rating



20. Kings of Leon - Only By The Night

Kings of Leon - Only By The Night
Released: Sep 23rd, 2008
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
51
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
62
Based on
7 ratings



21. Kaiser Chiefs - Off With Their Heads

Kaiser Chiefs - Off With Their Heads
Released: Oct 28th, 2008
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
65
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
70
Based on
2 ratings



22. Jackson Browne - Time the Conqueror

Jackson Browne - Time the Conqueror
Released: Sep 23rd, 2008
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
CRITIC SCORE
50
Based on
1 review
USER SCORE
NR



23. Conor Oberst - Conor Oberst

Conor Oberst - Conor Oberst
Released: Aug 5th, 2008
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
70
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
84
Based on
2 ratings



24. Girl Talk - Feed The Animals

Girl Talk - Feed The Animals
Released: Nov 11th, 2008
Genre: Mashup
CRITIC SCORE
81
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
78
Based on
2 ratings



25. The Magnetic Fields - Distortion

The Magnetic Fields - Distortion
Released: Jan 15th, 2008
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
78
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
75
Based on
2 ratings



26. Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch

Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch
Released: Apr 29th, 2008
Genre: Southern Rock
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
1 review
USER SCORE
70
Based on
1 rating



27. Brian Wilson - That Lucky Old Sun

Brian Wilson - That Lucky Old Sun
Released: Aug 19th, 2008
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
66
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
67
Based on
2 ratings



28. The Knux - Remind Me in Three Days...

The Knux - Remind Me in Three Days...
Released: Oct 14th, 2008
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
60
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
NR



29. Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago

Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
MUST HEAR
Released: Feb 19th, 2008
Genre: Indie Folk
CRITIC SCORE
85
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
90
Based on
32 ratings



30. Duffy - Rockferry

Duffy - Rockferry
Released: May 13th, 2008
Genre: Soul
CRITIC SCORE
73
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
60
Based on
4 ratings



31. MGMT - Oracular Spectacular

MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
Released: Jan 22nd, 2008
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
70
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
78
Based on
18 ratings



32. Jamey Johnson - That Lonesome Song

Jamey Johnson - That Lonesome Song
Released: Aug 5th, 2008
Genre: Country
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
1 rating



33. Ne-Yo - Year Of The Gentleman

Ne-Yo - Year Of The Gentleman
Released: Sep 16th, 2008
Genre: R&B
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
67
Based on
1 rating



34. Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks - Real Emotional Trash

Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks - Real Emotional Trash
Released: Apr 4th, 2008
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
71
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
3 ratings



35. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!
Released: Apr 8th, 2008
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
83
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
85
Based on
10 ratings



36. The Hold Steady - Stay Positive

The Hold Steady - Stay Positive
Released: Jul 14th, 2008
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
81
Based on
11 reviews
USER SCORE
73
Based on
4 ratings



37. Nine Inch Nails - Ghosts I-IV

Nine Inch Nails - Ghosts I-IV
Released: Mar 2nd, 2008
Genre: Dark Ambient
CRITIC SCORE
62
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
79
Based on
3 ratings



38. Ra Ra Riot - The Rhumb Line

Ra Ra Riot - The Rhumb Line
Released: Aug 19th, 2008
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
73
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
2 ratings



39. Taylor Swift - Fearless

Taylor Swift - Fearless
Released: Nov 11th, 2008
Genre: Country
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
1 review
USER SCORE
63
Based on
3 ratings



40. Jonas Brothers - A Little Bit Longer

Jonas Brothers - A Little Bit Longer
Released: Aug 12th, 2008
Genre: Pop
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
1 review
USER SCORE
NR



41. AC/DC - Black Ice

AC/DC - Black Ice
Released: Oct 17th, 2008
Genre: Hard Rock
CRITIC SCORE
50
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
72
Based on
1 rating



42. David Byrne & Brian Eno - Everything That Happens Will Happen Today

David Byrne & Brian Eno - Everything That Happens Will Happen Today
Released: Aug 18th, 2008
Genre: Experimental
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
3 ratings



43. Nas - Untitled

Nas - Untitled
Released: Jul 1st, 2008
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
51
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
64
Based on
1 rating



44. The Raconteurs - Consolers of the Lonely

The Raconteurs - Consolers of the Lonely
Released: Mar 25th, 2008
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
69
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
83
Based on
4 ratings



45. Be Your Own Pet - Get Awkward

Be Your Own Pet - Get Awkward
Released: Mar 18th, 2008
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
71
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
69
Based on
1 rating



46. The Academy Is... - Fast Times at Barrington High

The Academy Is... - Fast Times at Barrington High
Released: Aug 19th, 2008
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
1 review
USER SCORE
NR



47. of Montreal - Skeletal Lamping

of Montreal - Skeletal Lamping
Released: Oct 21st, 2008
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
64
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
91
Based on
4 ratings



48. Raphael Saadiq - The Way I See It

Raphael Saadiq - The Way I See It
Released: Sep 16th, 2008
Genre: Soul
CRITIC SCORE
71
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
80
Based on
1 rating



49. Hot Chip - Made in the Dark

Hot Chip - Made in the Dark
Released: Feb 5th, 2008
Genre: Electropop
CRITIC SCORE
74
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
8 ratings



50. No Age - Nouns

No Age - Nouns
MUST HEAR
Released: May 8th, 2008
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
8 ratings



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