December is the worst. I hate that it’s dark when I get to work and dark when I get home. I despise wearing socks. Digging my car out from its icy tomb makes me want to take hostages. And if Silent Night were a person I’d punch him in his glasses.
But there is one thing that makes me giddy for this time of year – top album lists! They’re such a great way to be a lazy researcher.. just let everyone else sift through the crap and present the gems. With that said, here’s some of what I was left with after my yearly sift. Starting at 30 and working backwards…
Also I’d love to hear what albums you were crazy for this year!
#30 The Raveonettes – In and Out of Control
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#29 Telepathe – Dance Mother
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#28 Portugal. The Man – The Satanic Satanist
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#27 Flaming Lips – Embryonic
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#26 Washed Out – Life of Leisure
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#24 The Shivers – In the Morning
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#23 Matt and Kim – Grand
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#22 Crocodiles – Summer of Hate
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#21 Smith Westerns – Smith Westerns
(#20-#11 next week…)