My Top “6″?
Well I feel that as I am posting this on the first day of the grand year that is Two Thousand and Nine I should put up some of my preferred music released in the last 12 months. Firstly, I’m afraid to say that I will be doing it in the clichéd way of naming releases (that’s including EP’s and LP’s) – which is always hard work so I may just have to do a similar idea to this soon but merely using single tracks. Secondly, I wish to point out that these are not necessarily what I feel to be the best albums of ’08 because that would take me forever and then I would probably still be no closer to a conclusion. I think I will end naming the albums that I have listened to most in this list.
I chose the seemingly random number of 6 because I couldn’t limit it to the normal 5:
6 . Kitsune Maison Compilation 6 – Various Artists
A great collection of electronic tracks from such artists as Digitalism, La Roux, AutoKratz and many more. Definately worth a buy.
5. Oracular Spectacular – MGMT
MGMT seem to have taken the world by storm, and their major label debut is anything but a disappointment – a great album worthy of the soundtrack to ’08 in my opinion.
4. Music For An Accelerated Culture – Hadouken!
From USB sticks to pure digital releases – Hadoukens numerous collective releases were finally released in their debut full-length album, and anyone who even remotely likes them must have this album.
3. Nights Out – Metronomy
Metronomy’s second album carries on from the first very well. Sticking to the original but catchy style this is a truly great release that makes it into my top three.
2. Fantasy Black Channel – Late of the Pier
A fan of the band for a few years now, I have been eagerly awaiting the full release of this debut album after listening to numerous demo’s and remix’s. An amazing first LP, worthy of the second spot.
1. Tonight (EP) – Yuksek
Throughout making this short list I have to admit the few tracks released on Yuksek’s 6th EP, “Tonight” have always stuck in my head as the ones I have constantly been listening to in the last year. Only released in September I really do admit that this does come in at number one for me – the songs are just masterpieces in my opinion. A MUST have.
To sum up, I feel that there is a huge amount of potential there – since half of those releases are debuts, and all of the artists have a lot more to give I am sure. It’s been a good year for music, but obviously everyones list will be different so just add any comments if you want to put forward yours.
Happy New Year,
- Stuart
