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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by streetgirl on Dec 9, 2008 2:00:07 GMT 1, Well...it's been a long time since I posted, and after wading through the pages of controversy (or not) on the main threads, I naturally gravitated back to the lesser inhabited but far more worthy threads...
As 2008 draws to a close I got to thinking on a recent road trip about the albums I've enjoyed this year.
There are three albums that have shaped my year and they are:
1) Cyndi Lauper - Bring ya to the brink
2) Sia - Some people have real problems
3) Grace Jones - Hurricane
All were complete surprises, especially Cyndi's - which is an absolute class production. Seriously recommend.
So aside from the albums we expected to be great from already established/commercial artists - who broke through for you this year?
(Can you tell I'm looking for recommendations outside of the charts and popular consensus?)
Well...it's been a long time since I posted, and after wading through the pages of controversy (or not) on the main threads, I naturally gravitated back to the lesser inhabited but far more worthy threads...
As 2008 draws to a close I got to thinking on a recent road trip about the albums I've enjoyed this year.
There are three albums that have shaped my year and they are:
1) Cyndi Lauper - Bring ya to the brink
2) Sia - Some people have real problems
3) Grace Jones - Hurricane
All were complete surprises, especially Cyndi's - which is an absolute class production. Seriously recommend.
So aside from the albums we expected to be great from already established/commercial artists - who broke through for you this year?
(Can you tell I'm looking for recommendations outside of the charts and popular consensus?)
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by Deleted on Dec 9, 2008 2:11:12 GMT 1, Well...it's been a long time since I posted, and after wading through the pages of controversy (or not) on the main threads, I naturally gravitated back to the lesser inhabited but far more worthy threads... As 2008 draws to a close I got to thinking on a recent road trip about the albums I've enjoyed this year. There are three albums that have shaped my year and they are: 1) Cyndi Lauper - Bring ya to the brink 2) Sia - Some people have real problems 3) Grace Jones - Hurricane All were complete surprises, especially Cyndi's - which is an absolute class production. Seriously recommend. So aside from the albums we expected to be great from already established/commercial artists - who broke through for you this year? (Can you tell I'm looking for recommendations outside of the charts and popular consensus?)
what about elbow the seldon seen kid at least 2 great trax
Well...it's been a long time since I posted, and after wading through the pages of controversy (or not) on the main threads, I naturally gravitated back to the lesser inhabited but far more worthy threads... As 2008 draws to a close I got to thinking on a recent road trip about the albums I've enjoyed this year. There are three albums that have shaped my year and they are: 1) Cyndi Lauper - Bring ya to the brink 2) Sia - Some people have real problems 3) Grace Jones - Hurricane All were complete surprises, especially Cyndi's - which is an absolute class production. Seriously recommend. So aside from the albums we expected to be great from already established/commercial artists - who broke through for you this year? (Can you tell I'm looking for recommendations outside of the charts and popular consensus?) what about elbow the seldon seen kid at least 2 great trax |
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by Deleted on Dec 9, 2008 2:13:45 GMT 1, oh and Now 100001 ;D
oh and Now 100001 ;D
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by Deleted on Dec 9, 2008 2:22:32 GMT 1, Well...it's been a long time since I posted, and after wading through the pages of controversy (or not) on the main threads, I naturally gravitated back to the lesser inhabited but far more worthy threads... As 2008 draws to a close I got to thinking on a recent road trip about the albums I've enjoyed this year. There are three albums that have shaped my year and they are: 1) Cyndi Lauper - Bring ya to the brink 2) Sia - Some people have real problems 3) Grace Jones - Hurricane All were complete surprises, especially Cyndi's - which is an absolute class production. Seriously recommend. So aside from the albums we expected to be great from already established/commercial artists - who broke through for you this year? (Can you tell I'm looking for recommendations outside of the charts and popular consensus?)
Thats more depressing than the Nola frenzy... you and Cyndi have brought me to the brink! 
Well...it's been a long time since I posted, and after wading through the pages of controversy (or not) on the main threads, I naturally gravitated back to the lesser inhabited but far more worthy threads... As 2008 draws to a close I got to thinking on a recent road trip about the albums I've enjoyed this year. There are three albums that have shaped my year and they are: 1) Cyndi Lauper - Bring ya to the brink 2) Sia - Some people have real problems 3) Grace Jones - Hurricane All were complete surprises, especially Cyndi's - which is an absolute class production. Seriously recommend. So aside from the albums we expected to be great from already established/commercial artists - who broke through for you this year? (Can you tell I'm looking for recommendations outside of the charts and popular consensus?) Thats more depressing than the Nola frenzy... you and Cyndi have brought me to the brink! |
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Prescription Art
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by Prescription Art on Dec 9, 2008 4:15:57 GMT 1, Hi Streetgirl... not seen you here for a while!
Seems strange to describe Grace Jones, Cyndi Lauper & Sia as 'breakthrough albums'. They've been around a while!
Be sure to check out the recent Aeroplane remix of Grace Jones. It's awesome.
hypem.com/search/grace%20jones%20aeroplane/1/
My favourites this year have probably been Late of the Pier, Vampire Weekend & Friendly Fires. Pilooski's 'Dirty Edits Vol. 2' has been on my stereo a hell of a lot as well.
Hi Streetgirl... not seen you here for a while! Seems strange to describe Grace Jones, Cyndi Lauper & Sia as 'breakthrough albums'. They've been around a while! Be sure to check out the recent Aeroplane remix of Grace Jones. It's awesome. hypem.com/search/grace%20jones%20aeroplane/1/My favourites this year have probably been Late of the Pier, Vampire Weekend & Friendly Fires. Pilooski's 'Dirty Edits Vol. 2' has been on my stereo a hell of a lot as well. |
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by hick on Dec 9, 2008 9:39:16 GMT 1, a breakthrough album is so called because it pushes an inknown band into the mainstream OR it is a freshly signed band that smashes through delivering a end of year winner.
none of those apply to you list (sorry for being an ass)
for a breakthrough try...
fleet foxes
bon iver
metronomy
ladyhawke
plus loads more.
BUT enjoy your records especially if they mean something to you on a personal level.
a breakthrough album is so called because it pushes an inknown band into the mainstream OR it is a freshly signed band that smashes through delivering a end of year winner.
none of those apply to you list (sorry for being an ass)
for a breakthrough try...
fleet foxes
bon iver
metronomy
ladyhawke
plus loads more.
BUT enjoy your records especially if they mean something to you on a personal level.
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by robinbanks on Dec 9, 2008 10:24:04 GMT 1, Duffy
The Saturdays
Basshunter
Sam Sparro...
...I'll get my coat! 
On a more serious but still slightly mainstream note - I really like The Ting Tings. 
Duffy The Saturdays Basshunter Sam Sparro... ...I'll get my coat! On a more serious but still slightly mainstream note - I really like The Ting Tings. |
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by onemandown72 on Dec 9, 2008 11:12:54 GMT 1, On a more serious but still slightly mainstream note - I really like The Ting Tings.
Ting tings good, as was MGMT's new album. However much to my shame my musical knowledge has been the weakest it's been in years, kind of fell out of love with music somewhat. I'm now on a mission to use local library to go back in time to discover loads of old bits that I was always curious about. Think I'll start with the Blues and work from there.
On a more serious but still slightly mainstream note - I really like The Ting Tings. Ting tings good, as was MGMT's new album. However much to my shame my musical knowledge has been the weakest it's been in years, kind of fell out of love with music somewhat. I'm now on a mission to use local library to go back in time to discover loads of old bits that I was always curious about. Think I'll start with the Blues and work from there. |
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by Deleted on Dec 9, 2008 11:14:40 GMT 1, On a more serious but still slightly mainstream note - I really like The Ting Tings. Ting tings good, as was MGMT's new album. However much to my shame my musical knowledge has been the weakest it's been in years, kind of fell out of love with music somewhat. I'm now on a mission to use local library to go back in time to discover loads of old bits that I was always curious about. Think I'll start with the Blues and work from there.
Robert Johnson is a good blues artist.
On a more serious but still slightly mainstream note - I really like The Ting Tings. Ting tings good, as was MGMT's new album. However much to my shame my musical knowledge has been the weakest it's been in years, kind of fell out of love with music somewhat. I'm now on a mission to use local library to go back in time to discover loads of old bits that I was always curious about. Think I'll start with the Blues and work from there. Robert Johnson is a good blues artist. |
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streetgirl
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by streetgirl on Dec 9, 2008 13:14:42 GMT 1,
Hey ass / hick!
No problem, I get where you and Prescription Art (good to see you mate) are coming from BUT...I actually thought I'd made a decent enough differentiation in saying breakthrough album not artist. There's a big difference as far as I'm concerned - established artists can have breakthrough albums.
It's almost because all three are established artists that I find these three new releases more of a breakthrough - a complete side step away from anything I expected either of them to release at this stage in their careers. Especially Cyndi - MikeeP I was as shocked as you seem to be to hear that not only had she released a new album, but it's actually really fucking good.
Other than that - some decent shouts - a couple of which I don't have so thank you.
Anyone got anything less obvious - or anything that hasn't charted anywhere on radio 1 or on later?
Hey ass / hick!
No problem, I get where you and Prescription Art (good to see you mate) are coming from BUT...I actually thought I'd made a decent enough differentiation in saying breakthrough album not artist. There's a big difference as far as I'm concerned - established artists can have breakthrough albums.
It's almost because all three are established artists that I find these three new releases more of a breakthrough - a complete side step away from anything I expected either of them to release at this stage in their careers. Especially Cyndi - MikeeP I was as shocked as you seem to be to hear that not only had she released a new album, but it's actually really fucking good.
Other than that - some decent shouts - a couple of which I don't have so thank you.
Anyone got anything less obvious - or anything that hasn't charted anywhere on radio 1 or on later?
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Prescription Art
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by Prescription Art on Dec 9, 2008 15:09:47 GMT 1, Hick, i downloaded Bon Iver yesterday after it came #1 in both your end of year lists & the Observer's... the first track is great but I start to lose interest about half way through.
I'd also debate whether Metronomy's album was a 'breakthrough' as you've described it, as their first is better (and more successful?). If you're going to get pedantic then I will too!
And for anyone talking up the Ting Tings... admittedly Great DJ & That's Not My Name were superb singles - but the rest of the album is appalling, and they're utterly dismal live!
Hick, i downloaded Bon Iver yesterday after it came #1 in both your end of year lists & the Observer's... the first track is great but I start to lose interest about half way through.
I'd also debate whether Metronomy's album was a 'breakthrough' as you've described it, as their first is better (and more successful?). If you're going to get pedantic then I will too!
And for anyone talking up the Ting Tings... admittedly Great DJ & That's Not My Name were superb singles - but the rest of the album is appalling, and they're utterly dismal live!
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by Dellboyy on Dec 9, 2008 15:21:07 GMT 1, Couple off the top of my head are Fleet Foxes, Lisa Hannigan, Wolf Parade... Saw Wolf Parade live recently in Manchester, rather good!
Also a bit more commercially, really liked The Last Shadow Puppets & Glasvegas albums!
Couple off the top of my head are Fleet Foxes, Lisa Hannigan, Wolf Parade... Saw Wolf Parade live recently in Manchester, rather good!
Also a bit more commercially, really liked The Last Shadow Puppets & Glasvegas albums!
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by Prescription Art on Dec 9, 2008 18:14:54 GMT 1, A GREAT album I forgot about: Quiet Village - Silent Movie. Absoultely essential.
A GREAT album I forgot about: Quiet Village - Silent Movie. Absoultely essential.
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by hero on Dec 13, 2008 12:26:57 GMT 1, kanye west's new album is interesting thats for sure...shows a lot of progression i would say 
H
kanye west's new album is interesting thats for sure...shows a lot of progression i would say H |
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streetgirl
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by streetgirl on Dec 15, 2008 12:09:57 GMT 1, Hey hero,
You're the first person I've heard that's got the album....have only read very mixed reviews. But from the general sounds of things, he's experimenting but not in an indulgent way....does that sound about right?
My brain's too frozen from weekend activities to think of an example, but there's nothing worse than an established popular artist believing their own hype and that anything they put their name to will sell. Only to find it's a load of tripe.
Hey hero,
You're the first person I've heard that's got the album....have only read very mixed reviews. But from the general sounds of things, he's experimenting but not in an indulgent way....does that sound about right?
My brain's too frozen from weekend activities to think of an example, but there's nothing worse than an established popular artist believing their own hype and that anything they put their name to will sell. Only to find it's a load of tripe.
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Breakthrough Albums of 2008, by streetgirl on Dec 17, 2008 1:59:21 GMT 1, A MA ZING you say?
I'll check it out. Not much in the world is A MA ZING today.
;D
A MA ZING you say?
I'll check it out. Not much in the world is A MA ZING today.
;D
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