Best of 2008
Posted by Matt
The Walkmen – In the New Year
With the new year upon us, here’s a look at my hasty list of favorites from 2008. I’m looking forward to more great music in 2009.
Best New Music:
Bon Iver – For Emma, Forever Ago
Fleet Foxes – Fleet Foxes
Dr. Dog – Fate
The Hold Steady – Stay Positive
Okkervil River – The Stand Ins
Joe Pug – Nation of Heat EP (review)
The Tallest Man on Earth – Shallow Grave (review)
The Walkmen – You & Me
Death Cab for Cutie – Narrow Stairs
Centro-Matic/South San Gabriel – Dual Hawks
Best Shows:
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band - American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Bob Dylan – House of Blues, Dallas, Texas
Okkervil River and Black Joe Lewis – Granada Theater, Dallas, Texas
Fleet Foxes and Frank Fairfield – Lola’s Saloon, Fort Worth, Texas
Joe, our designer and contributor, adds these shows as his favorites from 2008:
Ryan Adams – Arlington Theater, Santa Babara, Calif.
Flobots – Downtown Brew, San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Leon Russell – Downtown Brew, San Luis Obispo, Calif.