My Favourite Albums of 2008

1. TV on the Radio- Dear Science
I know this album has been on many lists this year, but I truly believe this was the best album of 2008. It really hit the spot for me after the slump of albums that were coming out.
Gems: Dancing Choose, Family Tree, Love Dog

2. MGMT- Oracular Spectacular
I totally forgot that this album was released in 2008, as I have heard about them since last year. MGMT is a big ball of psychedelia, and fun. If you're into the whole "strangely-endearing-slightly-esoteric-I think I'm high" hipster indie music, then this is REALLY for you.
Gems: Electric Feel, Weekend Wars, Time to Pretend

3. Vampire Weekend- Vampire Weekend
Personally, Vampire Weekend achieved the impossible; they make me not want to beat up preppy school kids....or at least ones that make good music. Their songs are catchy, and very upbeat. If you're planning on a beachy vacation, play some volleyball with "A-Punk" in the background, and you're set.
Gems: Oxford Comma, A-Punk, Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa

4. The Walkmen- You & Me
You & Me has an echoey ambience that really sets the mood. The melodies are breezy, making it feel almost effortless as you slowly drift in and out of consciousness. Make sure not to fall asleep though. This album deserves attention, if you want to enjoy it to its fullest.
Gems: Seven Years of Holidays (for Stretch, Canadian Girl, In the New Year

5. Lykke Li- Youth Novels
Lykke Li, by far, has the most beautiful voice out there. It's gental, yet strained, and finds away to sound absolutely perrrrrfect live. Her songs are catchy pop songs, but there is a definite edge to her live shows; things aren't as they seem.
Gems: Breaking it Up, I'm Good, I'm Gone, and Dance Dance Dance

...And that's how the cookie crumbles.