So 2008 is over – welcome 2009!
Happy New Year everyone – now we look back and remember the good times aka the music.
10) Lady Gaga – The Fame
She’s crazy talented.
9) Oasis – Dig Out Your Soul
It’s the best Oasis I’ve heard in years.
8) Adele – 19
I loooove her voice.
7) Beck – Modern Guilt
Mr. Hansen writes consistently amazing music.
6) Sigur Ros – Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust
It’s the most up-beat Sigur Ros I’ve ever heard, and it sounds good on them!
5) Arkells – Jackson Square
Sooo catchy, and they’re amazing guys
4) The Ting Tings – We Started Nothing
They’re damn catchy, the more I hear the more I enjoy
3) Vampire Weekend – Vampire Weekend
One of two of the best new bands I’ve heard in years – amazing album from start to finish.
2) The Kooks – Konk
Other best band I’ve heard in years. Solid album
1) Kings Of Leon – Only By The Night
Incredible music from start to finish, truly enjoy this whole album.
Honorable mentions —>
1) MGMT – they put out one great album, but still doubting the staying power.
2) Portishead – felt good to have them back
3) Kaiser Chiefs – they are basically number 11 – I’ve had [audio source="http://www.tripstar.org/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/Kaiser-Chiefs-Never-Miss-a-Beat.mp3"] ”Never Miss A Beat” in my head for months.
Big thank you to Last.fm, their site is amazing and very SEO friendly ![]()
Also Q Magazine – their top 50 is pretty kick -ass







