Consequence of Sound's Top 100 Albums of 2008

Consequence of Sound's Top 100 Albums of 2008

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99.

CSS - Donkey
July 22, 2008
Critic Score
62
28 reviews

97.

May 13, 2008
Critic Score
74
24 reviews

Narrow Stairs is another glossy volume of the same self introspective dramedies, which continues Gibbard’s plight in digging deeper than he really has to in life. He should be careful, though, because if one digs too far, they’re likely to strike rock and by then, they’re in too deep.

94.

Robots In Disguise - We're in the Music Biz
February 4, 2008
Critic Score
55
7 reviews

93.

April 8, 2008
Critic Score
84
32 reviews
Everything is approached with a wink and a smile, however because Cave and the Bad Seeds don’t let the words get them down. They just happily spread the message.

92.

November 24, 2008
Critic Score
75
32 reviews

808s has more than its share of awkward moments – both musically and lyrically – but the great artists are the ones who are not afraid of taking chances, and Kanye West is the greatest artist today’s pop scene has.

91.

October 7, 2008
Critic Score
82
28 reviews
Either way you flip the coin, Fucked Up remains on the side recognized by the fans of punk both old and new, while shunned by corporations for its constant reliance on vinyl or (most assuredly) its name.

90.

February 26, 2008
Critic Score
75
30 reviews

89.

October 28, 2008
Critic Score
71
13 reviews

87.

July 8, 2008
Critic Score
72
17 reviews

84.

April 15, 2008
Critic Score
70
19 reviews

82.

Blind Melon - For My Friends
April 22, 2008
Critic Score
65
4 reviews

81.

The Ting Tings - We Started Nothing
June 3, 2008
Critic Score
64
19 reviews

79.

Thievery Corporation - Radio Retaliation
September 23, 2008
Critic Score
57
4 reviews

78.

Emilíana Torrini - Me and Armini
September 8, 2008
Critic Score
74
15 reviews

77.

T.I. - Paper Trail
September 30, 2008
Critic Score
69
14 reviews

76.

Brazilian Girls - New York City
July 29, 2008
Critic Score
71
7 reviews

75.

Alan Licht & Aki Onda - Everydays
May 20, 2008
Critic Score
70
3 reviews

74.

October 7, 2008
Critic Score
75
17 reviews

The fact that they appear so effortlessly invented is further proof of their quality. Much is to be found In Ear Park and it would be a shame not to explore something so vast and exciting.

73.

Jukebox the Ghost - Let Live and Let Ghosts
April 22, 2008
Critic Score
100
1 review

Let Live and Let Ghosts evokes both the musicality and lyrical richness of a band that is not only immensely talented, but who also get it.

69.

Uh Huh Her - Common Reaction
August 19, 2008
Critic Score
45
2 reviews

67.

July 22, 2008
Critic Score
74
12 reviews

The Slip, although not their best, is definitely another triumph for Reznor.

64.

August 19, 2008
Critic Score
77
24 reviews

The Walkmen truly have created something great here ... and hopefully this album won’t get overlooked. You & Me just might be their best album yet.

63.

Sons and Daughters - This Gift
January 28, 2008
Critic Score
76
16 reviews

62.

Flogging Molly - Float
March 4, 2008
Critic Score
68
4 reviews

61.

August 19, 2008
Critic Score
68
26 reviews

If The Verve’s newest album, Forth, does anything, it builds on this underappreciated  résumé, shattering the VH1 stereotypes, en route to delivering another fantastic record.

60.

January 29, 2008
Critic Score
75
14 reviews

Call it what you will but Keep Your Eyes Ahead is truly a home run for this indie band and I enjoyed it just as much as its predecessors, if not more.

59.

February 22, 2008
Critic Score
78
23 reviews
Sure, their message is nothing new, but when you offer a sound that alone can overwhelm a listener, its refreshing to know Los Campesinos! are as smart lyrically as they are powerful musically.

56.

The Notwist - The Devil, You + Me
May 2, 2008
Critic Score
71
24 reviews

55.

June 17, 2008
Critic Score
74
22 reviews

There are no fillers on Zoomer; each song offers something different from the last, taking the listener on a fulfilling audio experience.

54.

Rhys Chatham - Guitar Trio Is My Life!
March 4, 2008
Critic Score
87
1 review

52.

November 12, 2007
Critic Score
69
23 reviews
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