Guardian Music — Welcome to our pick of audio highlights from 2010, presented by Pascal Wyse. Hopefully there is something for everyone here: poetry from Simon Armitage, World Cup fury from Football Weekly, music from Orbital, a man with a lampshade for a head and a ... more info

kata rokkar... — 25. The Books – The Way Out Vastly experimental on all levels and as usual, admirable to no end. The Books did it again with The Way Out, while still a bit more accessible than their last few records, this album dives deep into the art of sampling ... more info

melophobe — SPOILER ALERT!!! Daft Punk’s Tron Legacy soundtrack did not make this list. Neither did the latest offerings by scene stalwarts Massive Attack, Underworld, Röyksopp, Goldfrapp, or Cassius. Why, without solid contributions from The Books and The Ch... more info

kata rokkar... — The Books “A Cold Freezin’ Night” Kanye West  “Runaway (Full-length Film)” LCD Soundsystem “Drunk Girls” Judgement Day “Cobra Strike” Weekend “Monday Morning/Monongah, WV” Arcade Fire  “The Suburbs” Blockhead “Th... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mihai Vancea said... The Books - The Way Out (2010)- Review - There is something for everybody here; there are jokes, poetry, melodies, and a charming goofiness, witty and introspective. The Way Out is altogether a very original record that proves yo... more info

melophobe — I thought I liked the Books. Before I saw them perform at the Aladdin Theatre, though, I had no idea. No idea at all. I thought I liked Black Heart Procession, too. That still holds, but their performance in the opening slot on Friday night, unfortun... more info

kata rokkar... — I’ve only been to the Palace of Fine Arts once to see and act and that was this year’s Jonsi tour. I was beyond impressed with the atmosphere, cleanliness, and sophistication of the venue as well as the near perfect sound. So you can image my exc... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Os Mutantes @ Fun Fun Fun Fest (* more by Tim Griffin) today in NYC * The Books @ Zankel Hall * Marc Medwin @ The Stone * Richard Barone @ Maxwell's * Henry Threadgill @ Roulette * Lindstrom @... more info

XLR8R — Leave it to New York sound artists The Books to make something out of anything. First, they made one of the most interesting and enjoyable albums to be heard this year out of self-help tapes, recordings of children's stories, and other piece... more info

Culture Bully — Music video for "I Didn't Know That" by the Books from the group's 2010 release, The Way Out. more info