Mid-Year Best Of

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Since June is coming up fast, I’ve decided to put up my mid-year best of. 2008 remains fairly underwhelming, with a few gems that I have uncovered. The truth is, since becoming a “civilian,” in that I am not writing about music all day, I’ve been pretty depressed. Maybe that’s why I haven’t found as much great music as I did when it was my life…. but there have been some good albums this year, so let’s talk about that instead.

01. Jamies Elsewhere - Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints
Seriously, this album got me the second I put it in. I really, really like this band, and think they have a pretty great future ahead of them. At this point in the game, it is the most serious contender for best album of the year, but will likely get knocked out of that slot by some of my favorite bands’ new releases later this year.

02. Our Last NIght - The Ghosts Among Us
03. Jet Lag Gemini - Fire The Cannons
04. You, Me, and Everyone We Know - Party for the Grown & Sexy [Download it FREE here]*
05. The Raconteurs - Consolers of the Lonely
06. HorrorPops - KIss Kiss Kill KIll
07. From First To Last - From First To Last

So far, that’s about it. Off the top of my head, I am really looking forward to the new albums from I Am Ghost, Bayside, and The Cure. And of course, I’m hoping the Two Tongues album is released this year.

*Those of you who like Say Anything should definitely check this band out. Not only can you hear a Say Anything influence, but I discovered this band when Max Bemis made a post online extolling the virtues of this band. Hell, even if you don’t like Say Anything, it’s a free 8-song EP, so check them out anyway.

Honestly, though, my 2008 listening is still heavily dominated by my favorites of 2007 — Say Anything, Bayside, Silverstein, Aiden, Schoolyard Heroes… and of course, My Chemical Romance. I’ve also been listening to Pistolita, Weatherbox, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Of Montreal, and Fall Out Boy a lot.

So, given my list… have I overlooked anything truly amazing?