21. Aereogramme – My Heart Has A Wish That You Would Not Go
A real shame this didn’t make it in. A glorious, sweeping offering from now defunct prog-tinged Scots.
22. P.J. Harvey – White Chalk
Incredibly brave new stripped down direction, with flashes of utter genius.
23. Radiohead – In Rainbows
The most disappointing album of the year by far. Having said that, even when they’re well below par, they’re still really rather good.
24. Bright Eyes – Cassadaga
A slightly less strong version of I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning. Conor Oberst still writes quality folk songs.
25. Grinderman – Grinderman
Dirty scuzz-rock from Nick Cave and co. Not quite as good as it pretends to be.
26. Kaiser Chiefs – Truly Yours, Angry Mob
Better than their debut: lots of fun, but always a somewhat limited formula.
27. Orange Goblin – Healing Through Fire
The second most disappointing album of the year. The storming opening track belies their worst album. Still alright, but not good enough for the best stoner band going.
28. Serj Tankian – Elect The Dead
Some quality stuff from the System Of A Down frontman, but too similar to, and not as good as, the day job.
29. Type O Negative – Dead Again
Fun but throwaway offering from new-romantic/goth crossover stalwarts.
30. José González – In Our Nature
A really disappointing attempt to copy his own debut album. The classy acoustic guitar playing is still here, but this ended up a bit soulless.
31. The Nightwatchman – The Nightwatchman
A few great folk protest songs, but he can’t sing at all. Let’s hope he stays with the reformed Rage Against The Machine.
32. Manic Street Preachers – Send Away The Tigers
Their best album in years, and it’s still only ok.
33. Tokyo Police Club – A Lesson In Crime
Fun punk mini-album, easily forgotten.
34. Dikta – Hunting For Happiness
Pretends briefly to be a modern day Poor Rich Ones, but the gap in class between the two is huge. Still, well worth a listen.
35. Ken Andrews – Secrets Of The Lost Satellite
One amazing track does not an album make. Singer/song-writer indie rock of average quality from former Failure frontman.
36. Oceansize – Frames
Massive fall from grace by former prog-gods: before it came out I would have expected this to be top 5. Gone the way of The Mars Volta.
37. Smashing Pumpkins – Zeitgeist
What was the point, exactly? ‘Tarantula’ is a good song, I suppose…
38. Shitdisco – Kingdom Of Fear
Never buy albums because the band name amuses you. Like a slightly less shit Klaxons.
39. King Creosote – Bombshell
A few hummable folk nothings – worth a listen, but not worth buying (so I’m glad I copied it). ‘You’ve No Clue, Do You’ is a superb single (but somewhat anomalously so).
40. The Good, The Bad And The Queen – The Good, The Bad And The Queen
I thought Damon Albarn’s new venture might be amazing, but actually it is quite dull.
41. Husky Rescue – Ghost Is Not Real
One superb popgasm of a track! And then lots of ambient bollocks... Having bought this on the basis of that track, this was not what I was hoping for at all.
42. The Crimea – Secrets of the Witching Hour
The band made their second album entirely free to download. Fairly obvious why…
43. Marillion – Somewhere Else
I was sent this twee crap by mistake. It sucks ass.
44. Explosions In The Sky – All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone
I have no idea what the hell has happened to this (until now) awesome band. Kinda like the Oceansize album, but much, much worse. A real shocker.
45. Kings Of Leon – Because Of The Times
I hate this. Thank God I didn’t pay for it. His voice is horrible and the songs are shite.
46. Biffy Clyro – Puzzle
Again, I was fortunate enough to copy rather than buy this monstrosity. Hugely overrated by-the-numbers nu-dirge. Help…
A real shame this didn’t make it in. A glorious, sweeping offering from now defunct prog-tinged Scots.
22. P.J. Harvey – White Chalk
Incredibly brave new stripped down direction, with flashes of utter genius.
23. Radiohead – In Rainbows
The most disappointing album of the year by far. Having said that, even when they’re well below par, they’re still really rather good.
24. Bright Eyes – Cassadaga
A slightly less strong version of I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning. Conor Oberst still writes quality folk songs.
25. Grinderman – Grinderman
Dirty scuzz-rock from Nick Cave and co. Not quite as good as it pretends to be.
26. Kaiser Chiefs – Truly Yours, Angry Mob
Better than their debut: lots of fun, but always a somewhat limited formula.
27. Orange Goblin – Healing Through Fire
The second most disappointing album of the year. The storming opening track belies their worst album. Still alright, but not good enough for the best stoner band going.
28. Serj Tankian – Elect The Dead
Some quality stuff from the System Of A Down frontman, but too similar to, and not as good as, the day job.
29. Type O Negative – Dead Again
Fun but throwaway offering from new-romantic/goth crossover stalwarts.
30. José González – In Our Nature
A really disappointing attempt to copy his own debut album. The classy acoustic guitar playing is still here, but this ended up a bit soulless.
31. The Nightwatchman – The Nightwatchman
A few great folk protest songs, but he can’t sing at all. Let’s hope he stays with the reformed Rage Against The Machine.
32. Manic Street Preachers – Send Away The Tigers
Their best album in years, and it’s still only ok.
33. Tokyo Police Club – A Lesson In Crime
Fun punk mini-album, easily forgotten.
34. Dikta – Hunting For Happiness
Pretends briefly to be a modern day Poor Rich Ones, but the gap in class between the two is huge. Still, well worth a listen.
35. Ken Andrews – Secrets Of The Lost Satellite
One amazing track does not an album make. Singer/song-writer indie rock of average quality from former Failure frontman.
36. Oceansize – Frames
Massive fall from grace by former prog-gods: before it came out I would have expected this to be top 5. Gone the way of The Mars Volta.
37. Smashing Pumpkins – Zeitgeist
What was the point, exactly? ‘Tarantula’ is a good song, I suppose…
38. Shitdisco – Kingdom Of Fear
Never buy albums because the band name amuses you. Like a slightly less shit Klaxons.
39. King Creosote – Bombshell
A few hummable folk nothings – worth a listen, but not worth buying (so I’m glad I copied it). ‘You’ve No Clue, Do You’ is a superb single (but somewhat anomalously so).
40. The Good, The Bad And The Queen – The Good, The Bad And The Queen
I thought Damon Albarn’s new venture might be amazing, but actually it is quite dull.
41. Husky Rescue – Ghost Is Not Real
One superb popgasm of a track! And then lots of ambient bollocks... Having bought this on the basis of that track, this was not what I was hoping for at all.
42. The Crimea – Secrets of the Witching Hour
The band made their second album entirely free to download. Fairly obvious why…
43. Marillion – Somewhere Else
I was sent this twee crap by mistake. It sucks ass.
44. Explosions In The Sky – All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone
I have no idea what the hell has happened to this (until now) awesome band. Kinda like the Oceansize album, but much, much worse. A real shocker.
45. Kings Of Leon – Because Of The Times
I hate this. Thank God I didn’t pay for it. His voice is horrible and the songs are shite.
46. Biffy Clyro – Puzzle
Again, I was fortunate enough to copy rather than buy this monstrosity. Hugely overrated by-the-numbers nu-dirge. Help…
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