After some very enjoyable lazying around Think Tank has finally put together the annual best of list which consists of
our my favorite releases of the year, it was created a little more than 3 weeks ago but I wanted to marinate on my selections. The two weeks after that I was just busy.
Andrew Bird - armchair apocrypha
Mr. Birds Armchair Apocrypha straight on in is a winner but after a number of listens I realized this was going to be an album that I would come back to often.
Andrew Bird - Heretics 
Arcade Fire - Neon Bible
Winner of best church organ moments of the year.
Arcade Fire - Black Mirror
Kevin Drew - Spirit If
Its weird, I'm a BSS fan and have clocked in hours with all their albums but this solo release by one of their key songwriters has gotten more listens than all the BSS albums combined.
The National - Boxer
I think the National should release all their album in the Fall because it just seems to suit the weather best.
The National - Mistaken For Strangers (youtube video)
Okkervil River - the Stage Names
Follow ups to great albums always get heavily scrutinized by Think Tank, I had to get over this album not being Black Sheep Boy 2. But after I listened past that I heard a wonderful album with very moving lyrics.
Okkervil River - Our Life is Not a Movie or Maybe
Panda Bear - Person Pitch
Person Pitch has this mysterious vibe that just tells me that no matter how many times I listen to this I will never completely get it and that makes me want to listen to it again.
Panda Bear - Comfy Nautica
Spoon - GaGaGaGaGa
These guys rarely let me down. Should I expect a Britt Daniel solo album in 2008 because I expected it this year based on what he said.
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Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam
Beirut - the flying club cup
Born Ruffians - Born Ruffians
One very promising debut and this release contains one of my favorite instrumental interludes.
Busdriver - Roadkillovercoat
Favorite hip hop album of the year, there are a few other notable hip hop releases this year but this is the only one that I still listen to. Plus Sun shower is one my favorite tracks of the year.
Clear Tigers - ep
Not a bad song on this EP.
Deer Tick - War Elephant
Gruff Rhys - candylion
I never really listened to Super Furry Animals but I do like what I hear on this solo release. This reminds me of something but I just can't put my finger on it.
Gruff Rhys - Cycle Of ViolenceIron and Wine - The Shepherd's Dog
Leaked on the internet very early and because of that the momentum of this album wasn't as strong as it should of been. Some of Iron and Wines most interesting moments can be heard on this album.
LCD Soundsystem - Sound Of Silver
MGMT - MGMT
Lot more people need to listen to this album, there are a lot of good things going on here. Officially this album doesn't physically release until next year but its available as a download purchase. If thats not enough
Kevin Barnes ranked it on his top 10 of the year.
Mobius Band - Heaven
A nice handful of good singles.
Mobius Band - Friends Like TheseOf Montreal - Hissing Fauna Are You The Destroyer
St. Vincent - Marry Me
St. Vincent - Now, NowTwo Gallants - Two Gallants
Their best album so far, the sound fits perfectly in Texas, especially in the summer.
Two Gallants - Despite What You've Been ToldVampire Weekend (Blue CD-R)
Those hooks just glue themselves onto my brain.
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This year Think Tank was not as active as the previous years mostly because my lack of free time. I have few plans for the blog for next year, mostly appearance and a set schedule for posts nothing too big. I don't really have many people who visit TT anymore but its a fun hobby and thats why I do it and continue to do so in 2008. Its gonna be lots more fun because it an election year.
Labels: Andrew Bird, Animal Collective, Arcade Fire, Clear Tigers, LCD Soundsystem, list, MGMT, Mobius band, mp3, Okkervil River, Panda Bear, Spoon, St. Vincent, Two Gallants, Vampire Weekend
