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a.m.p.m.'s favourite albums of 2008

5840 days ago
Bridging The AtlanticAside from the obvious quartet of MGMT, Bon Iver, Vampire Weekend and TV on the Radio, here are 10 albums (in no particular order) that knocked my socks off in 2008:1. Born Ruffians - Red Yellow and BlueBorn Ruffians - Badonkadonkey2. Why? - Alopecia... more info

War Child: Heroes
Dylan/Beck, Bowie/TVOTR

5843 days ago
JamBaseWar Child: Heroes Cover Album War Child has announced the full list of artists and songs for their new album Heroes. Set for release on Parlophone on February 16, the album's concept was to get some of the biggest legends in music history to selec... more info

Beck, TVOTR, Franz, Lily, YYYs, Hot Chip, Hold Steady Head Charity Comp

5843 days ago
PitchforkLast September, Pitchfork reported that Astralwerks would be releasing Heroes, a benefit compilation for War Child, a charity that helps kids stranded in war zones across the world. Heroes has a pretty simple and great concept: Music legends pick the... more info

The Hold Steady Bring Jools Holland "Stay Positive," "Sequestered In Memphis"

5847 days ago
Stereogum The Hold Steady are a band you loved commenting about in 2008, even though Stay Positive didn't place as high in those year-end lists as past HS offerings. Regardless, Craig Finn & Co. donned tuxedos and helped Jools Holland ring in 2009 as part o... more info

The Hold Steady & The War On Drugs tour the U.S. in April

5848 days ago
Paste MagazineLiterary rockers The Hold Steady will team up with The War On Drugs and tour the U.S. in April in support of its fourth album, Stay Positive. more info

The War On Drugs Tour With The Hold Steady

5848 days ago
Pasta Primavera Philadelphia’s The War On Drugs has become a favorite listen of mine.  They made my best of 2008 list with their fantastic album Wagonwheel Blues.  Now they’ve confirmed a tour with The Hold Steady!  Wait…no east coast dates?? Ah we... more info

The Hold Steady on Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny

5853 days ago
Culture BullyThe Hold Steady “Stay Positive (12/31/2008)” (mp3) The Hold Steady “Sequestered In Memphis (12/31/2008)” (mp3) (Official) (MySpace) (Wikipedia) Also: (The Hold Steady on the Late Show 2008) (VBS vs. The Hold Steady) more info

G.R.O.'s Best of 2008!

5855 days ago
Bridging The AtlanticEstablishing the best albums and tracks of 2008 proved a significantly more challenging task than I anticipated. Firstly I needed to objectively reach a shortlist of the year's musical elite. I achieved this by erecting an elaborate structure of wire... more info

G.R.O.'s Best of 2008!

5855 days ago
Bridging The AtlanticEstablishing the best albums and tracks of 2008 proved a significantly more challenging task than I anticipated. Firstly I needed to objectively reach a shortlist of the year's musical elite. I achieved this by erecting an elaborate structure of wire... more info

G.R.O.'s Best of 2008!

5855 days ago
Bridging The AtlanticEstablishing the best albums and tracks of 2008 proved a significantly more challenging task than I anticipated. Firstly I needed to objectively reach a shortlist of the year's musical elite. I achieved this by erecting an elaborate structure of wire... more info

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