Category: BEST OF 2008

Originally (not) posted Dec. 26, 2008: Beats/Breaks columnist Corey duBrowa picks his favorite electronic/dance albums of 2008: Portishead (pictured), Santigold, Hercules

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Editor Eric T. Miller picks his favorite reissues, collections and live albums of the year: R.E.M. (pictured), the Smiths, the

Collectibles columnist Fred Mills picks his favorites of the year: Triffids (pictured), Spacemen 3, Brian Wilson, Suicide and more.

Americana columnist Robert Baird picks his favorites of the year: Calexico (pictured), Drive-By Truckers, Catfish Haven, Bonnie Prince Billy and

Amplified columnist Matt Ryan files his year-end report, weighing in on the hits and misses from the loud-rock end of

Well, color me surprised! In 2008, I listened to more new music than would normally be expected from a rock

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25. BRIAN ENO AND DAVID BYRNE | Everything That Happens Will Happen Today [Todomundo/Opal]Given the intellectual firepower and eclectic tastes

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