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Top 10 albums of 2008
Fleet FoxesFleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
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The sound of a band that have been together for decades captured in a quite brilliant debut
AntidotesAntidotes by Foals
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Totally original and brilliant
Oracular SpectacularOracular Spectacular by MGMT
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Further proof that new US music is the most exciting around. The best opening to a 2008 album
GlasvegasGlasvegas by Glasvegas
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As good as the hype suggests. Like The Jesus and Mary Chain with added sentiment
The Seldom Seen KidThe Seldom Seen Kid by Elbow
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Worthy winner of the Mercury. The Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver is one of the best songs they've ever written
Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaustMeð suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust by Sigur Ros
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Sigur Ros go mainstream, without compromising on that unique Icelandic energy
For Emma Forever AgoFor Emma Forever Ago by Bon Iver
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Haunting and beautiful. The 2008 breakup album
Dear ScienceDear Science by TV on the Radio
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Wow! At times like Radiohead at others Prince, this was the year they got big
DystopiaDystopia by Midnight Juggernauts
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How this didn't make them overnight successes still amazes me. A brilliant, funky, dance debut
Midnight Organ FightMidnight Organ Fight by Frightened Rabbit
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Folky, rocky, indie brilliance. The Modern Lepar was one of the tracks of the year