Listmania!
My Favourite albums of 2008.
For Emma Forever AgoFor Emma Forever Ago by Bon Iver
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £14.25
Believe the hype.
Micah P. Hinson and the Red Empire OrchestraMicah P. Hinson and the Red Empire Orchestra by Micah P. Hinson
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £5.23
Another strong offering from the gravel voiced Texan.
Alas I Cannot SwimAlas I Cannot Swim by Laura Marling
Buy used from: £18.98
The most significant young female artist to arrive in years. A stunning debut.
All Things RealAll Things Real by Steve Adey
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £6.76
A lovely masterful record. The Dylan cover is immense.
The Year of the LeopardThe Year of the Leopard by James Yorkston
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.95
Outstanding album of folk country.
BombshellBombshell by King Creosote
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £3.97
Outlandishly melodic pop sensibilities. This should be massive!
Fleet FoxesFleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £3.44
The best album released this year. Excellent melodic songs and harmonies.
The End of HistoryThe End of History by Fionn Regan
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.78
Fionn's debut gets better on every listen.
My Secret Is My SilenceMy Secret Is My Silence by Roddy Woomble
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £5.50
A gem of a record. Less is more folk from the Idelwild frontman.
Black WaterBlack Water by Kris Drever
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Drever sings like a traditionalist way beyond his years.
Release the StarsRelease the Stars by Rufus Wainwright
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.56
His most commercial and accessible record to date.
New MoonNew Moon by Elliott Smith
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £6.28
A beautiful retrospective collection.
GraceGrace by Jeff Buckley
Buy new: £9.27 / Used from: £1.48
Another must have posthumously released collection.
Moi Et Mon CamionMoi Et Mon Camion by Merz
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £4.20
Diverse pop in many styles with a great production. A modern classic
Sunday At Devil DirtSunday At Devil Dirt by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £2.49
A winning combination. Interesting production, but you will be compelled by the singing.
Revenge SongsRevenge Songs by Jacob Golden
Buy used from: £3.99
Delicate folk, beautiful sung.
99 by Damien Rice
Buy new: £4.78 / Used from: £1.38
Unheralded and brave follow up to the epic 'O'
To SurviveTo Survive by Joan As Police Woman
Buy new: £5.48 / Used from: £4.49
One of the best albums so far this year - from emerging songstress and multi instrumentalist.
TakesTakes by Adem
Buy new: £6.48 / Used from: £3.99
Quirky and surprising. One of the bravest covers records ever.
Easy TigerEasy Tiger by Ryan Adams
Buy used from: £2.00
Alt Country at its best. Adams returns to form with his most consistent record since Heartbreaker.