![]() Oracular Spectacular‘s lush dream-pop took listeners by storm this year, thanks to danceable hits like “Time To Pretend” and “Electric Feel”, and all of the attention bestowed upon them was well-deserved. MGMT – Oracular Spectacular (Sony/Columbia) Anchored by The Avett Brothers’ beautiful harmonies and soul-baring lyrics, The Second Gleam is one of the band’s finest achievements.ĭownload: The Avett Brothers – July 20, 2005ĭownload: The Avett Brothers – June 14, 2008Ħ. Though only an EP consisting of five songs (or seven, if you have the vinyl), The Second Gleam captures a wider range of emotion than most full-length albums can ever hope to. The Avett Brothers – The Second Gleam (Ramseur) Devotion‘s somnambulant organs and air-light melodies prove an irresistible combination, and the album’s many layers will keep you coming back to see just how far down the rabbit hole you can go.ĥ. On their second album, the Baltimore duo Beach House journeyed even further into their ominously tranquil Lynchian underworld. #Ryan adams midnight wave podcast tv#Instant classics like “Golden Age”, “Dancing Choose”, and “Family Tree” cement TVOTR’s status as one of indie rock’s most compelling bands.ĭownload: TV On The Radio – November 18, 2008 ![]() The return trip from returning to Cookie Mountain is TV On The Radio’s most refined effort to date, blending swirling chaos and serene beauty into a cold, dark diamond of an album. TV On The Radio – Dear Science (Interscope) From “White Winter Hymnal” to “Oliver James”, Sub Pop’s answer to the Beach Boys craft rustic, transcendent songs that will have your heart beating in four-part harmony.ĭownload: Fleet Foxes – November 21, 2008ĭownload: Fleet Foxes – November 22, 2008ģ. ![]() The bearded men of Fleet Foxes delivered a one-two punch this year, releasing their Sun Giant EP and following it with this sublime full-length (they were later released together as a 2xLP). Review: Frightened Rabbit – November 6, 2008 Review: Frightened Rabbit – June 23, 2008 ![]() Get ’em both.ĭownload: Frightened Rabbit Daytrotter Session () The band also just released Liver, Lung, FR!—a live album that does well to capture the rawness and intensity of their performances. The Midnight Organ Fight is near perfect: each song brings something different to the table while also working as part of the whole. The Scottish brothers Hutchison gave us catharsis, creepiness, and cacophony in 2008, and we loved every minute of it—especially the two shows that they played in San Diego. Frightened Rabbit – The Midnight Organ Fight (Fat Cat) Owl and Bear writers’ favorite albums of 2008.ġ. ![]()
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