Best Music and Albums for 2008

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90	1. London Zoo by The Bug August 12, 2008 The third album for the artist/music producer Kevin Martin as The Bug. User Score 6.5
89	2. Fed by Plush August 25, 2008 Originally released in Japan, the sophomore album for Liam Hayes as Plush is finally released wide. User Score 7.5
88	3. Dear Science, by TV on the Radio September 23, 2008 The fourth album for the New York band was produced by Dave Sitek. User Score 8.7
88	4. Exit by Shugo Tokumaru September 2, 2008 The latest album from the Japanese musician includes more than 50 instruments. User Score 8.0
88	5. For Emma, Forever Ago by Bon Iver February 19, 2008 The debut album from ex-DeYarmond Edison member Justin Vernon. User Score 8.8

87	6. Pacific Ocean Blue [Reissue] by Dennis Wilson June 17, 2008 Beach Boy Dennis Wilson's solo album is rereleased with songs from his unreleased "Bambu" album and one unfinished track sung by the Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins. User Score 7.9
87	7. Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes June 3, 2008 This is the debut album from the Seattle area quintet. User Score 8.6
87	8. Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds April 8, 2008 The latest album for the alternative rock band from Australia was inspired by the story of Lazarus rising from the dead, as well as Harry Houdini. User Score 8.5
86	9. Hercules And Love Affair by Hercules & Love Affair June 24, 2008 The debut album for the electronic group from New York. User Score 7.1
86	10. Robyn by Robyn April 29, 2008 The fourth album for the Swedish singer was released in 2005 in her native Sweden. User Score 8.2

86	11. What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective by Steinski May 27, 2008 The two-disc set includes the 28-track "Nothing to Fear" on disc two. User Score 8.1
86	12. Harps And Angels by Randy Newman August 5, 2008 The first studio album for the singer-songwriter since 1999's "Bad Love" was produced by Mitchell Froom and Lenny Waronker. User Score 8.5
86	13. Fortress by Protest the Hero January 29, 2008 The sophomore album for the post-hardcore/metal band from Whitby, Ontario, Canada. User Score 7.7
86	14. Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series Vol. 8 by Bob Dylan October 7, 2008 The latest collection of unreleased and rare songs recorded between 1989 and 2006. User Score 8.7
85	15. Rook by Shearwater June 3, 2008 The Austin-based band cofounded by Okkervil River's Jonathan Meiburg releases its fifth album. User Score 8.7

85	16. Life...The Best Game In Town by Harvey Milk June 3, 2008 This is the fifth album for the experimental rock band from Athens, Georgia. User Score 7.4
85	17. Third by Portishead April 29, 2008 The English rock band returns with its first studio album in 11 years. User Score 8.4
85	18. Stay Positive by The Hold Steady July 15, 2008 This is the fourth album for the Brooklyn, New York, indie rock quintet. User Score 7.8
85	19. Laulu Laakson Kukista by Paavoharju July 22, 2008 This is the latest album for the Finnish rock band. User Score 8.5
85	20. Chemistry Of Common Life by Fucked Up October 7, 2008 The second full-length album for the Canadian hard-rock band. User Score 8.4
85	21. The Airing Of Grievances by Titus Andronicus May 13, 2008 The debut full-length album from the New Jersey punk-rock sextet. User Score 8.1
85	22. Emeritus by Scarface December 2, 2008 The ninth album for the Texas-born rapper features guest appearances from Bilal, Bun B, Lil Wayne, J. Prince, Papa Rue, Slim Thug, and Z-Ro. User Score 8.5
84	23. Sugar Mountain: Live At Canterbury House 1968 by Neil Young November 20, 2008 Released as part of the Archive series of rare recordings of concerts from the early days of his career, this album includes songs recorded from a gig in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on November 9-10, just before the release of his debut solo album. User Score 7.4
84	24. Tronic by Black Milk October 28, 2008 The latest release for the Detroit rapper/producer features guest appearances by Dwele, Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price, and DJ Premier. User Score 8.5
84	25. Tha Carter III by Lil Wayne June 10, 2008 The latest album from the rapper includes guest appearances by Jay-Z, T-Pain, Babyface, Busta Rhymes, and Robin Thicke. User Score 7.3
84	26. A Piece Of What You Need by Teddy Thompson June 17, 2008 The fourth album for the London-born artist was produced by Marius de Vries. User Score 8.4
84	27. Don't Do Anything by Sam Phillips June 3, 2008 This is the first album not produced by T-Bone Burnett for the California-born singer-songwriter Sam Phillips. User Score 8.5
83	28. One Kind Favor by B.B. King August 26, 2008 The blues legend releases his latest album produced by T Bone Burnett. User Score 8.1
83	29. In The 7th Moon, The Chief Turned Into A Swimming Fish And Ate The Head Of His Enemy By Magic by Kasai Allstars July 15, 2008 The latest album for the supergroup of 25 musicians from the Democratic Republic of the Congo features both traditional and contemporary instruments. User Score tbd
83	30. Real Animal by Alejandro Escovedo June 24, 2008 The ninth solo album for the former punk rocker was produced by Tony Visconti. User Score 7.0
83	31. Skeleton by Abe Vigoda July 8, 2008 The third album for the Los Angeles-area punk-rock band. User Score 7.8
83	32. Uproot by DJ/rupture October 7, 2008 After several years in Spain, Jace Clayton returns to New York with his latest album of electronic mixes. User Score 7.4
83	33. New Amerykah: Part One (4th World War) by Erykah Badu February 26, 2008 Erykah Badu's latest album was produced by 9th Wonder, Madlib, Mike "Chav" Chavarria, and Bilal. User Score 8.6
83	34. Brighter Than Creation's Dark by Drive-By Truckers January 22, 2008 This is the first album since Jason Isbell left the band to pursue a solo career. User Score 8.7
83	35. The Visiter by The Dodos March 18, 2008 The San Francisco, California-based duo releases its sophomore album. User Score 8.7
83	36. Love On The Inside by Sugarland July 22, 2008 The third album for the country duo of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush. User Score 8.1
83	37. Love Behind The Melody by Raheem DeVaughn January 15, 2008 The sophomore album already has one Grammy-nominated single, "Woman." User Score 8.3
83	38. Music Tapes for Clouds & Tornadoes by The Music Tapes August 19, 2008 Julian Koster used a variety of antique and unusual recorders to achieve his unique sounds. User Score 6.5
82	39. Ice Cream Spiritual by Ponytail June 17, 2008 The third full-length for the quartet from Baltimore was produced by J Robbins. User Score 6.9
82	40. Watershed by Opeth June 3, 2008 The Swedish metal band's ninth album is the first with Martin Axenrot and Fredrik Akesson, who replaced Martin Lopez and Peter Lindgren. User Score 8.7
82	41. The Week That Was by The Week That Was August 26, 2008 Peter Brewis wrote the songs as part of an imaginary crime thriller for his debut concept album. User Score 8.7
82	42. We are Beautiful, We Are Doomed by Los Campesinos! November 25, 2008 The second release for the Welsh indie-pop band was recorded in two weeks. User Score 8.3
82	43. The Renaissance by Q-Tip November 4, 2008 Q-Tip returns to release his first solo album in nine years with guests such as D'Angelo, Amanda Diva, Norah Jones, and Raphael Saadiq. User Score 8.8
82	44. Do You Like Rock Music? by British Sea Power February 12, 2008 The third album for the British quartet was produced by Graham Sutton and the band. User Score 8.5
82	45. This Is It & I Am It & You Are It & So Is That & He Is It & She Is It & It Is It & That Is That by Marnie Stern October 7, 2008 The sophomore album for the New Yorker was produced by Zach Hill User Score 6.5
82	46. Just Us Kids by James McMurtry April 15, 2008 The son of novelist Larry continues his critique of the world on his latest album. User Score 8.0
82	47. Lost Wisdom by Mount Eerie October 7, 2008 The latest album for the band led by Phil Elverum features Julie Doiron and Fred Squire. User Score 8.1
82	48. Vampire Weekend by Vampire Weekend January 29, 2008 This is the debut album for the quartet of Columbia University alumni. User Score 8.6
82	49. Health//Disco by HEALTH May 27, 2008 The compilation album for the experimental electronic band features remixes by Acid Girls, CFCF, Pink Skull, Narctrax, and Crystal Castles. User Score 6.5
82	50. The Seldom Seen Kid by Elbow April 22, 2008 The fourth album for the indie rock band features Pulp's Richard Hawley on one track. User Score 8.5
82	51. Doomsdayer's Holiday by Grails October 7, 2008 The latest album on the Temporary Residence label for the Oregon quartet. User Score 7.4
82	52. Where You Go I Go Too by Lindstrøm August 19, 2008 The Norwegian producer's album has only three tracks, but one is nearly 29 minutes long. User Score 8.1
82	53. II Trill by Bun B May 20, 2008 UGK's Bun B sophomore solo album's featured guests include Sean Kingston, Pimp C, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, Mya, Chamillionaire, and Juvenile. User Score 8.2
82	54. Love Is Overtaking Me by Arthur Russell October 28, 2008 The album features 21 tracks never before released by the late singer/songwriter Arthur Russell. User Score tbd
81	55. Lay It Down by Al Green May 27, 2008 Al Green's latest album includes guests John legend and Anthony Hamilton. It was also produced in part by Willie Mitchell and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson. User Score 8.5
81	56. Imperial Wax Solvent by The Fall April 28, 2008 The latest album from the British group is with yet another different lineup from 2007's "Reformation Post TLC." User Score 8.0
81	57. Sycamore Meadows by Butch Walker November 11, 2008 The producer/singer/songwriter releases his lastest solo album. User Score 7.2
81	58. The BBC Sessions by Belle and Sebastian November 18, 2008 The two-disc set includes track recorded by the BBC between 1996 and 2001. User Score 7.7
81	59. 03/07-09/07 by High Places July 22, 2008 The singles collection for the Brooklyn, New York, electronica duo, which was previously released on the digital music site eMusic, is released physically via Thrill Jockey. User Score 7.7
81	60. Lie Down In The Light by Bonnie "Prince" Billy May 20, 2008 Louisville-born Will Oldham releases his latest album produced by Mark Nevers. User Score 8.2
81	61. Los Angeles by Flying Lotus June 10, 2008 The first full-length album on the Warp label for Steven Ellison. User Score 8.7
81	62. Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust by Sigur Rós June 24, 2008 The fifth album for the group was was co-produced by Flood and its first recorded in less than a year. User Score 8.7
81	63. Black Forest by Pale Young Gentlemen October 7, 2008 This is the sophomore album for the indie-rock band from Madison, Wisconsin. User Score 8.4
81	64. The Family Afloat by Bound Stems September 9, 2008 The Chicago-based indie rock band releases its second full-length album. User Score 8.6
81	65. Hold On Now, Youngster by Los Campesinos! April 1, 2008 The debut album for the Cardiff, Wales-based indie rock band was produced by David Newfeld. User Score 8.7
81	66. Live At Shea Stadium [Live] by The Clash October 7, 2008 The official release of The Clash's second performance at Shea Stadium in 1982. User Score 8.0
81	67. Let The Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel by Atlas Sound February 19, 2008 The debut solo album from the lead singer of Deerhunter. User Score 7.8
81	68. Microcastle by Deerhunter October 28, 2008 The rock group from Georgia recorded the album in a week in Brooklyn, New york. User Score 8.7
81	69. The Evangelist by Robert Forster April 29, 2008 Robert Forster's first album in 11 years also features songs written by his now-deceased Go-Between partner. User Score 8.4
80	70. Offend Maggie by Deerhoof October 7, 2008 The latest release from the trio of rockers from San Francisco. User Score 8.6
80	71. April by Sun Kil Moon April 1, 2008 This is the third album for the group led by Mark Kozelek, who also wrote and produced the album. User Score 8.5
80	72. The Power Of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities by The Jesus and Mary Chain September 30, 2008 The four-disc collection of B-sides and rare recordings from the Scottish band. User Score 8.7
80	73. Jim Noir by Jim Noir April 8, 2008 The Manchester, England, native wrote, produced, recorded, and mixed his sophomore album. User Score 7.8
80	74. Street Horrrsing by Fuck Buttons March 18, 2008 The debut album for the Bristol, England experimental music duo. User Score 6.6
80	75. One Day As A Lion [EP] by One Day As A Lion July 22, 2008 Rage Against the Machine's Zack De La Rocha releases his solo EP, which includes Mars Volta's Jon Theodore on drums. User Score 8.0
80	76. Dragging A Dead Deer Up A Hill by Grouper June 10, 2008 The third album for the Portland, Oregon-based indie pop singer Liz Harris. User Score 8.4
80	77. The Golden Age by American Music Club February 19, 2008 The San Francisco band, now relocated to Los Angeles and with two new members, releases its latest album. User Score 8.1
80	78. Two Men With The Blues by Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis July 8, 2008 This is a recording of the special concert of Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis who performed together in January 2007 at Jazz at Lincoln Center. User Score 7.8
80	79. Saturnalia by The Gutter Twins March 4, 2008 The Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli and Screaming Trees' Mark Lanegan team up on their debut album as The Gutter Twins. User Score 8.3
80	80. The Midnight Organ Fight by Frightened Rabbit April 29, 2008 The British band's sophomore album was produced by Peter Katis. User Score 8.7
80	81. Vivian Girls by Vivian Girls September 30, 2008 The debut album for the Brooklyn trio is less than 22 minutes long. User Score 7.3
80	82. I'll Be Lightning by Liam Finn January 22, 2008 The debut album for the son of Crowded House's Neil Finn. User Score tbd
80	83. Party Intellectuals by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog June 24, 2008 The debut album for guitarist/vocalist Marc Ribot as Ceramic Dog, who heads up the experimental rock trio. User Score tbd
80	84. The Coral Sea by Patti Smith and Kevin Shields July 8, 2008 Recorded in 2005-2006, the live set is based on a poem about the famed photographer, Robert Mapplethorpe, who was also Patti Smith's friend. User Score tbd
80	85. Rising Down by The Roots April 29, 2008 The latest studio album from the hip-hop group features Common, Malik B, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Styles P, Wale, and DJ Jazzy Jeff, amongst others guest artists. User Score 8.7
80	86. Furr by Blitzen Trapper September 23, 2008 The fourth album for the Portland, Oregon group is the first on the Sub Pop label. User Score 8.5
80	87. Black Sea by Fennesz November 24, 2008 This is the fourth studio album for the electronic artist from Austria. User Score 7.8
79	88. Flight Of The Conchords by Flight of the Conchords April 22, 2008 The first full-length album from the band is featured in the HBO series of the same name. User Score 8.3
79	89. In A Town Called Addis by Dub Colossus October 7, 2008 Trans-Global Underground's Nick Page gathered a group of Ethiopian musicians to record this album that mixes African and dub reggae music. User Score tbd
79	90. Alegranza by El Guincho October 7, 2008 The first album released in the US for the Barcelona, Spain-based artist. User Score 7.6
79	91. Ouliposaliva by Angil & The Hidden Tracks November 24, 2008 The French band releases a concept album based on the sounds of brass and woodwind instruments. User Score 8.7
79	92. The Unfairground by Kevin Ayers March 11, 2008 The ex-Soft Machines band member returns with his first solo studio album since 1992. User Score 7.9
79	93. 4 by Dungen September 30, 2008 This is the fifth album for the Swedish rock band led by Gustav Ejstes. User Score 8.2
79	94. Year Of The Gentleman by Ne-Yo September 16, 2008 The third album for the R&B singer features songs produced by Stargate, Stereotypes, and Polow da Don. User Score 8.7
79	95. In Ghost Colours by Cut Copy April 8, 2008 The Australian group's sophomore album hit number one on the Australian charts when released in their home country. User Score 8.7
79	96. Distortion by Magnetic Fields January 15, 2008 The latest album for the band led by singer/songwriter Stephin Merritt. User Score 7.3
79	97. The Way I See It by Raphael Saadiq September 16, 2008 The fourth album for the R&B singer features artists such as Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Jay-Z. User Score 7.3
79	98. Stainless Style by Neon Neon March 18, 2008 Boom Bip and Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys come together to release a concept album about the life of John DeLorean. User Score 8.7
79	99. The Holy Pictures by David Holmes September 8, 2008 The latest album for the Irish musician who also contributed to a variety of film soundtracks, including "Ocean's Eleven" and its sequels. User Score 6.2
79	100. Limbo, Panto by Wild Beasts November 4, 2008 The debut album for the indie rock quartet from Leeds. User Score 8.2