Paste's Highest Rated Albums of 2008

2. Deerhunter - Microcastle

MUST HEAR

Released: October 28th, 2008

Genre: Indie Rock

Rating: 9

3. Gang Gang Dance - Saint Dymphna

Released: October 20th, 2008

Genre: Experimental Rock

Rating: 9

4. Fucked Up - The Chemistry of Common Life

Released: October 7th, 2008

Genre: Hardcore Punk

Rating: 9

5. Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend

Released: January 29th, 2008

Genre: Indie Rock

Rating: 9

6. Metallica - Death Magnetic

Released: September 12th, 2008

Genre: Metal

Rating: 8.6

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7. Kathleen Edwards - Asking For Flowers

Released: March 4th, 2008

Genre: Alt-Country

Rating: 8.5

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8. Calexico - Carried to Dust

Released: September 9th, 2008

Genre: Alt-Country

Rating: 8.4

9. Cold War Kids - Loyalty to Loyalty

Released: September 23rd, 2008

Genre: Indie Rock

Rating: 8.3

10. Q-Tip - The Renaissance

Released: November 4th, 2008

Genre: Hip Hop

Rating: 8.2

11. Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak

Released: November 24th, 2008

Genre: Hip Hop

Rating: 8.1

12. Fujiya & Miyagi - Lightbulbs

Released: September 9th, 2008

Genre: Electronic

Rating: 8.1

13. The Walkmen - You & Me

Released: August 19th, 2008

Genre: Indie Rock

Rating: 8.1

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14. Vivian Girls - Vivian Girls

Released: September 30th, 2008

Genre: Lo-Fi

Rating: 8

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15. The Hold Steady - Stay Positive

Released: July 14th, 2008

Genre: Rock

Rating: 8

16. Ratatat - LP3

Released: July 8th, 2008

Genre: Electronic

Rating: 8

17. My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges

Released: June 10th, 2008

Genre: Indie Rock

Rating: 8

18. Joan As Police Woman - To Survive

Released: June 10th, 2008

Genre: Singer-Songwriter

Rating: 8

19. Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III

Released: June 10th, 2008

Genre: Hip Hop

Rating: 8

20. Martha Wainwright - I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too

Released: June 10th, 2008

Genre: Folk

Rating: 8

21. Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes

MUST HEAR

Released: June 3rd, 2008

Genre: Indie Folk

Rating: 8

22. Paul Weller - 22 Dreams

Released: June 2nd, 2008

Genre: Rock

Rating: 8

23. No Age - Nouns

MUST HEAR

Released: May 8th, 2008

Genre: Indie Rock

Rating: 8

24. Atmosphere - When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold

Released: April 22nd, 2008

Genre: Hip Hop

Rating: 8

25. Frightened Rabbit - The Midnight Organ Fight

Released: April 14th, 2008

Genre: Indie Rock

Rating: 8