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July 15, 2008
Posted by kramer
So Kyle has posted his favorite songs of 2008 so far and he dropped me a line earlier last week asking for my take on the music that has been released so far this year. I haven't listened to as much new stuff as I know Kyle has (because he is bigger, faster and stronger than me) but I can give you my take on what I HAVE heard.
Even though I'm slightly biased (as they are my 2nd favorite band) and my wife always asks me how I can listen to a band that sings in a language that I don't understand, the best release of 2008 has been hands down Sigur Ros' MED SUD I EYRUM VID SPILUM ENDALAUST. Kyle picked a song off of it as one of his favorites of 2008 (GOBBLEDIGOOK...a song with absolutely no time signature which makes it an adventure to hear) and from start to finish it is one of their finest works. It is almost unfair for a band to be so much further above the bar than the rest of music currently. Radiohead gets all of the credit but Sigur Ros really has done a lot more trailblazing recently. I can not recommend this album enough.
I have also enjoyed a number of my old favorites releasing stuff this year. Nada Surf put out a solid album with some very quality songs (I really like SEE THESE BONES). REM has one of their best albums since UP with ACCELERATE (If you like their harder stuff a la MONSTER or OUT OF TIME, this would be right up your alley). I agree with Kyle that DEATH CAB FOR CUTIES new stuff is good (I WILL POSSESS YOUR HEART is easily one of their catchier songs).
You can add all of the featured discs that I have reviewed on MusicBath to this list (ADELE, COLDPLAY, COUNTING CROWS, FLEET FOXES). Some disappointments (at least for me) this year were Jason Mraz and Weezer. They had some good songs on them (PORK AND BEANS is endlessly hooky..if that makes any sense) but as a whole, they were disappointments to me.
The one cd this year that I need someone to explain to me is SHE & HIM. This cd consistently keeps getting positive reviews from the indie community and critics alike but I just can't seem to find what they hearing. If someone can let me know, I would appreciate it.
Thanks for reading and here is to hoping that the rest of the year continues to put some great tunes.
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COMMENTS I can completely agree that Sigur Ros is the new trailblazer, taking over for Radiohead and their new album is one for the ages. As typical with their work, it took me a good four listens to fully get it, but now that I do I can't stop listening to it and uncovering new layers. Although, Gobbledigook definitely DOES have a time signature which they follow quite closely - however it's a non-standard one. Which makes it even better. I'd also like to second the ups to Coldplay for their album, and second the disappointment towards Mraz. While both you and Kyle have tried to get me into Sigur Ros for a while, all the positive reviews for their newest release have me very intrigued so I will definitely be checking that out. Also, I think there should be endless praise for The Raconteur's most recent release, "Consolers Of the Lonely." I can't say enough about this album and its complexity far outweighs their debut album from 2 years ago. Every track is different and unique, and the blend of Jack White and Brendan Benson is simply amazing. This is the best album I've bought in 2008, hands down. |
