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I have to put my personal favourites for 2008,
Black Kids- I won't teach your boyfriend how to dance with you
Jason Mraz- I'm Yours
Aerodrone- Spin
Saosin- You're not alone
Kooks- Always where I need to be
Carolina Liar- I'm not over

So, what are your favourite 2008 songs?

I have to agree with Black Kids (though the twelves remix is superior)

The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6UX0p7uAW2s)

Ladytron - Runaway (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PHMynl9QX7g&feature=related) (for proof that google is a cruel bitch google image Helen Marnie and it will suggest mira aroyo instead :p)

Crystal Castles - Untrust Us (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5A8EE4X3sHU&feature=related)

Goldfrapp - Happiness (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=So93Iny2HWI)

pretty good year actually

Here - Rascal Flatts
Start A Band - Keith Urban/Brad Paisley





Meh. What can i say. I like Country music.

It's been a really good year in music, Black Kids and Aerodrone are wonderful bands, and Not gonna teach your boyfriend how to dance is exactly how I feel about someone.

Meh. What can i say. I like Country music.

I've actually enjoyed country for the first time in 2008

Not gonna teach your boyfriend how to dance is exactly how I feel about someone.

run like fuck and don't stop till you reach the border.

run like fuck and don't stop till you reach the border.

That was uncalled for.

I have to agree with Black Kids (though the twelves remix is superior)

The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6UX0p7uAW2s)

Ladytron - Runaway (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PHMynl9QX7g&feature=related) (for proof that google is a cruel bitch google image Helen Marnie and it will suggest mira aroyo instead :p)

Crystal Castles - Untrust Us (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5A8EE4X3sHU&feature=related)

Goldfrapp - Happiness (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=So93Iny2HWI)

pretty good year actually


The Tings Tings have to be the most pathetic excuse for a band ever. Why Call to Power?! Why?! But I will admit, Untrust Us is a bad-ass song.

The Tings Tings have to be the most pathetic excuse for a band ever. Why Call to Power?! Why?!

because there awesome when your pissed :wink:

(plus they have a pretty good beat that you can jam to in a nonsensical pop way)

The Tings Tings have to be the most pathetic excuse for a band ever. Why Call to Power?! Why?! But I will admit, Untrust Us is a bad-ass song.

It really irritates me though. Crystal Castles are an awesome duo, but they're plagiarising cunts. A lot of their stuff is in fact creative commons 8-bit chiptune tracks with their vocals and a few more samples thrown over the top. And it's never credited.

For pop music, I can think of a few. Fair warning though: when I do listen to pop music, I gravitate toward the mellow. :tongue:

Pinback:

"From Nothing to Nowhere"
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=w_P7Sgi5wss
"Good to Sea"
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3h9QFXviJ2E&feature=related

Fleet Foxes:

"White Winter Hymnal"
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DrQRS40OKNE
"Tiger Mountain Peasant Song"
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=eRfBqoGVFXc&feature=related

See why I try to stay away from pop music? :tongue:

The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6UX0p7uAW2s)
*shoots Call to Power*

One less, it's a start.

Maybeshewill - Not For Want of Trying (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=a1nrtRLhvuQ)
Fuck Buttons - Sweet Love For Planet Earth (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=q1zWZ7jl_pg)
Glissando - Grekken (www.myspace.com/glissando)
The Killers - Human (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=n6r4KT8-VX0) (kind of a shame about most of the rest of the album).

Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris - Dance wiv Me (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GibLntdLiJA) (great tune, if overplayed)
Utah Saints - Something Good '08 (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oMLCrzy9TEs) (genius with a decent soundsystem, like the video too)
The Kooks - Always Where I Need To Be (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_qHyGD9zo) (a good little song)

Hell of a weak year for music.

Its a tie for my favourite song of the year between these two:

Cynic - 'The Unknown Guest' (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=us25VHj2dPo)
Volbeat - 'Mary Ann's Place' (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FJPA_MzwYVI&feature=related)

I'm aware a large number of you will think that neither of those are particularly good. And you'd be wrong

"Buzz-In" by Boris
"Supernatural Superserious" by R.E.M.
"The One With Kid" by Local H
"Night Reconaissance" by the Dresden Dolls
"Pork and Beans" by Weezer
"The Day That Never Comes" by Metallica

Elbow - One Day Like This.

Or Terry Wogan and Aled Jones. :)

*shoots Call to Power*

One less, it's a start.


If we join forces perhaps we can rid the world of this evil.

*shoots Call to Power*

One less, it's a start.

Maybeshewill - Not For Want of Trying (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=a1nrtRLhvuQ)
Fuck Buttons - Sweet Love For Planet Earth (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=q1zWZ7jl_pg)
Glissando - Grekken (www.myspace.com/glissando)
The Killers - Human (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=n6r4KT8-VX0) (kind of a shame about most of the rest of the album).

If we join forces perhaps we can rid the world of this evil.

I'll help. That's Not My Name is an extremely irritating song.

I'd also agree with your choice of The Killers - a good, if not slightly incomprehensible song.

My favourite song of the year is probably Peter Gabriel's "Down to Earth" from the WALL-E soundtrack.

I have to put my personal favourites for 2008,
Black Kids- I won't teach your boyfriend how to dance with you
Jason Mraz- I'm Yours
Aerodrone- Spin
Saosin- You're not alone
Kooks- Always where I need to be
Carolina Liar- I'm not over

So, what are your favourite 2008 songs?
Don't know, probably crap.

I have to agree with Black Kids (though the twelves remix is superior)

Ladytron - Runaway (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PHMynl9QX7g&feature=related) (for proof that google is a cruel bitch google image Helen Marnie and it will suggest mira aroyo instead :p)

Crystal Castles - Untrust Us (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5A8EE4X3sHU&feature=related)

Goldfrapp - Happiness (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=So93Iny2HWI)

pretty good year actually
Don't know, probably crap.

Here - Rascal Flatts
Start A Band - Keith Urban/Brad Paisley

Don't know, probably crap.

For pop music, I can think of a few. Fair warning though: when I do listen to pop music, I gravitate toward the mellow. :tongue:

Pinback:

"From Nothing to Nowhere"
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=w_P7Sgi5wss
"Good to Sea"
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3h9QFXviJ2E&feature=related

Fleet Foxes:

"White Winter Hymnal"
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DrQRS40OKNE
"Tiger Mountain Peasant Song"
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=eRfBqoGVFXc&feature=related

See why I try to stay away from pop music? :tongue:
Don't know, probably crap.


Maybeshewill - Not For Want of Trying (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=a1nrtRLhvuQ)
Fuck Buttons - Sweet Love For Planet Earth (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=q1zWZ7jl_pg)
Glissando - Grekken (www.myspace.com/glissando)
The Killers - Human (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=n6r4KT8-VX0) (kind of a shame about most of the rest of the album).
Don't know, probably crap.

Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris - Dance wiv Me (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GibLntdLiJA) (great tune, if overplayed)
Utah Saints - Something Good '08 (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oMLCrzy9TEs) (genius with a decent soundsystem, like the video too)
The Kooks - Always Where I Need To Be (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_qHyGD9zo) (a good little song)

Don't know, probably crap.


Its a tie for my favourite song of the year between these two:

Cynic - 'The Unknown Guest' (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=us25VHj2dPo)
Volbeat - 'Mary Ann's Place' (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FJPA_MzwYVI&feature=related)
Don't know, probably crap.

"Buzz-In" by Boris
"Supernatural Superserious" by R.E.M.
"The One With Kid" by Local H
"Night Reconaissance" by the Dresden Dolls
"Pork and Beans" by Weezer
"The Day That Never Comes" by Metallica
Don't know, probably crap.

Elbow - One Day Like This.

Or Terry Wogan and Aled Jones. :)
Don't know, probably crap.


My favourite song of the year is probably Peter Gabriel's "Down to Earth" from the WALL-E soundtrack.
Don't know, probably crap.

The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6UX0p7uAW2s)
Do know, still crap.

Maiden hasn't released any new numbers this year, so there was nothing for me.

Don't know, probably crap.


Don't know, probably crap.


Don't know, probably crap.


Don't know, probably crap.


Don't know, probably crap.


Don't know, probably crap.



Don't know, probably crap.


Don't know, probably crap.


Don't know, probably crap.



Don't know, probably crap.


Do know, still crap.

Maiden hasn't released any new numbers this year, so there was nothing for me.

You aren't any fun at all.

You aren't any fun at all.
Do I need to be?

SNIP

SNIP

SNIP

SNIP

your all just jealous because you can't fit in like me :p

Best song of 2008 is Jesus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXsgc__CDQU), by Gackt.

best song for me is...ah i can't think of any at the moment, but i can content myself with some older songs.
(plays aerosmith), lighten up HC you won't know until you try.

For pop music, I can think of a few. Fair warning though: when I do listen to pop music, I gravitate toward the mellow. :tongue:

Pinback:

"From Nothing to Nowhere"
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=w_P7Sgi5wss
"Good to Sea"
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3h9QFXviJ2E&feature=related

Fleet Foxes:

"White Winter Hymnal"
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DrQRS40OKNE
"Tiger Mountain Peasant Song"
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=eRfBqoGVFXc&feature=related

See why I try to stay away from pop music? :tongue:

I'm actually good with both of those bands. Good choices.

One Day Like This by Elbow

Grounds for Divorce by Elbow

Talons by Bloc Party

Best song of 2008 is Jesus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXsgc__CDQU), by Gackt.

Gackt has yet to better Oasis (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UwsN8XvHeYo) in my opinion.

Zimmer's Hole - When You Were Shouting At The Devil... We Were In League With Satan
Grind Minded - Domestic Violence
Black Anvil - On This Day Death

Since my year in music's been spent with older releases from bands (Korn, Gorgoroth, Slayer, Metallica, Ozzy, Marilyn Manson, System of a Down, Flyleaf, Megadeth, etc. etc.) I'll just say I've liked much everything I've heard besides Country, Pop and most mainstream.

Best song of 2008 is Jesus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXsgc__CDQU), by Gackt.

"Gackt" sounds like the onomatopoeic term of gagging on a glob of hairy spoo. Great name for a band....

2008 passed me by without lulling me with its dulcet tones, it would appear.

Although Bloc Party's latest album has grown on me. Especially with the odd strange video (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=66xxck1TV-Y)...

Gackt has yet to better Oasis (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UwsN8XvHeYo) in my opinion.

I like both equally so...

"Gackt" sounds like the onomatopoeic term of gagging on a glob of hairy spoo. Great name for a band....

2008 passed me by without lulling me with its dulcet tones, it would appear.

Although Bloc Party's latest album has grown on me. Especially with the odd strange video (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=66xxck1TV-Y)...

I would say Bloc Party's latest offering is much better than their second and a great return to what their first album was like.

Since my year in music's been spent with older releases from bands (Korn, Gorgoroth, Slayer, Metallica, Ozzy, Marilyn Manson, System of a Down, Flyleaf, Megadeth, etc. etc.) I'll just say I've liked much everything I've heard besides Country, Pop and most mainstream.
Let me guess, you have spots, terrible hair and are about 15?

Terry Wogan and Aled

Not the best songs of 2008, but ones that are in my head right now that I think were alright:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC4lOdiV2jk&feature=related

The harmony is fantastic (even if it's not that well mastered/produced imo)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY4APDrl66s

Just a great song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGV8xCkpXjE

A family member is in one of their videos. :cool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hooPU2mdsH4

Highly underrated band IMO, this is possibly the best of the list.

Elbow - One Day Like This.


Wehay, another Elbow fan!

Wehay, another Elbow fan!

Another one here. I've applied for tickets from the BBC to see them perform live with BBC Orchestra. An intimate gig with only 150 tickets being given away. I hope I get one of the pairs! Also listening to The Seldom Seen Kid right now. Once I get my loan I plan to buy the rest of their albums.

Best song of 2008 is Jesus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXsgc__CDQU), by Gackt.

The best band to come out of Japan IMO are the Mad Capsule Markets, they were awesome.

Another one here. I've applied for tickets from the BBC to see them perform live with BBC Orchestra. An intimate gig with only 150 tickets being given away. I hope I get one of the pairs! Also listening to The Seldom Seen Kid right now. Once I get my loan I plan to buy the rest of their albums.

Just download them, and leave Elbow a note saying that you promise to pay them back double when you've got the money.

volcano! - Africa Just Wants To Have Fun (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NFVpCFOOA2o)

Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band - BlindBlindBlind

M.I.A. - Paper Planes (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=7sei-eEjy4g)

Probably more.

Oh yeah, and the award for the most controversial video of 2008 has to go to Justice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsmzNB_eXek

It seems as if a bunch of techno-chavs from the UK decided cross the boarder and run amok in France, those poor French citizens.

Oh yeah, and the award for the most controversial video of 2008 has to go to Justice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsmzNB_eXek

It seems as if a bunch of techno-chavs from the UK decided cross the boarder and run amok in France, those poor French citizens.

This hilarious parody of it is also awesome:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Bh2AQPV2w&feature=related

The best band to come out of Japan IMO are the Mad Capsule Markets, they were awesome.

For me, Malice Mizer, Buck-Tick and Dir en Grey are the best bands to come out of Japan.

Despite the fact i work in radio, I only get to hear new music of one Genre; I am not a fan of Country Music but I'd have to say that Brad Paisely was probably the best country music artist this whole year.

Xandria - Sisters of the Light (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QNQvYv7NT4)

OK, it actually came out in '07, but it's been re-released on their best of album, so I figure it counts...

Favourites, just because I liked them:
"I Kissed A Girl" -- Katy Perry
"Hot N Cold" -- Katy Perry

Songs I think were great from 2008:
"All Summer Long" -- Kid Rock
"Shattered (Turn The Car Around)" -- O.A.R.
"Scare Easy" -- Mudcrutch
"Living Well Is The Best Revenge" -- R.E.M.

Oh hey, how about Metallica's new stuff; I thought that was pretty great.

Best song of 2008 is Jesus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXsgc__CDQU), by Gackt.

The worst part about that video was when I recognised the Luger in the start. I've been reading to much about guns.

My favourite songs that stand out at once to me are

Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Gin Wigmore - Under my skin
Gabriella Cilmi - Sweet About me (nothings)

Oh yeah, and the award for the most controversial video of 2008 has to go to Justice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsmzNB_eXek

It seems as if a bunch of techno-chavs from the UK decided cross the boarder and run amok in France, those poor French citizens.

Justice are French. All people in the video are French. They have their own techno-chavs!

Favourites, just because I liked them:
"I Kissed A Girl" -- Katy Perry
"Hot N Cold" -- Katy Perry

Songs I think were great from 2008:
"All Summer Long" -- Kid Rock
"Shattered (Turn The Car Around)" -- O.A.R.
"Scare Easy" -- Mudcrutch
"Living Well Is The Best Revenge" -- R.E.M.


Omg how did I forget All Summer Long..zzzz :eek:

Oh hey, how about Metallica's new stuff; I thought that was pretty great.

My fave Metallica album has always been St. Anger. ;)

Oh hey, how about Metallica's new stuff; I thought that was pretty great.

It's the only thing that I've heard from Metallica. Well, except One.

lighten up HC you won't know until you try.
I know, but it wasn't the day for trying:tongue:

My fave Metallica album has always been St. Anger. ;)

heard Death Magnetic yet?

Justice are French. All people in the video are French. They have their own techno-chavs!

I know but, chavs in France? No way, I refuse to believe it. :p

The worst part about that video was when I recognised the Luger in the start. I've been reading to much about guns.

The PM was being critizised by foreigners in Japan, stating that Gackt was dissing Christianity and condoning suicide because of the imagery. It was quite hilarious to read about it because in this day and age, Japan is quite tolerant of other religions and the lyrics do not posses any reference to suicide. :p

And you, my friend, should stop reading about guns for a bit.

And you, my friend, should stop reading about guns for a bit.

But guns are cool!

Omg how did I forget All Summer Long..zzzz :eek:
Because it's a shit cover song made by a rich twat?

But guns are cool!

But only when you're shooting people with them, this is an important lesson you must learn young lad!

But only when you're shooting people with them, this is an important lesson you must learn young lad!

Even when they aren't used, they're cool! The look, the sound, the smell of cordite... Yes, I'm weird.

Even when they aren't used, they're cool! The look, the sound, the smell of cordite... Yes, I'm weird.

Then... marry the gun!:D

Then... marry the gun!:D

Nah, I'll just read about them.

Even when they aren't used, they're cool! The look, the sound, the smell of cordite... Yes, I'm weird.

Spoken like a true Finn.

Spoken like a true Finn.

Yeah, you would think he's in love with the little death bringer and all.:eek2:

Spoken like a true Finn.

*Pulls out the M31 Suomi-SMG*

Yeah, you would think he's in love with the little death bringer and all.:eek2:

I'm not in love with it! Just really interested in it.

Fred- Running
Elbow- One day like this
Mick Flannery - Tomorrow's Papers.

I'd probably go with Running as my favourite song of '08, though there isn't much to choose between them for me.

Victoria - Vere languores, and his Requiem
Palestrina - Missa Aeterna Christi Munera
Richard Allain - Coventry Carol
William Harris - Faire is the Heaven

...Wait, some people listen to music in the same year they're written? What a silly concept!

(random trivia: Atma is listening to a 1993 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1h9Zzkj1Fs) song as he types this)

...Wait, some people listen to music in the same year they're written? What a silly concept!

(random trivia: Atma is listening to a 1993 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1h9Zzkj1Fs) song as he types this)

A very silly idea. Things written 400 years ago are much better.

Let me guess, you have spots, terrible hair and are about 15?

Good hair, depends what kind of spots you mean, 13. How is this relevant? Oh, and I'll add The Mother Hips, Sodom, Bolt Thrower, Kreator, and Cannibal Corpse.

My fave Metallica album has always been St. Anger. ;)

*threatens with a rolled up newspaper*

*threatens with a rolled up newspaper*

Metallica fan I take it? :)

I'm not in love with it! Just really interested in it.

I say the same thing about the men I want.:D

i quite enjoyed all of the 80's bands new cd's

Motley Crue - Saints of Los Angeles
Guns n Roses - Chinese Deocracy (although there is a couple songs that makes u go WTF)
Metallica- Death Magnetic
Alice Cooper - Along Came a Spider

all good CD's

Shiny Toy Guns- "Ricochet"
Kate Nash- "Foundations"
There are others, I just think of them at the moment.

My fave Metallica album has always been St. Anger. ;)*flogs*
If you're going to make a joke, you should've said it was Reload.

It's the only thing that I've heard from Metallica. Well, except One.You should research their back catalog more.

...Wait, some people listen to music in the same year they're written? What a silly concept!True. None of the bands that debuted this year are good, but they may be good 5 or 10 years from now.

"Guardians of Asgaard" by Amon Amarth.
"Wrong Side" by Strapping Young Lad.
"Crowning King Cancer" by Zonaria.
"In the Court of Jarisleif" by Turisas.
"To Ride, Kill And Harvest" by Thronar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIMW0aHN0ks by Origin.
"Heir Apparent" by Opeth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b0ZA6oG7hA by The Faceless.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiRc3U3qDWM by Brain Drill.

But not the new Cryptopsy album, eeeeew.

Jason Mraz - I'm Yours
Metro Station - Kelsey
Lights - February Air

Just 'cause I thrashed those three.

Oh and:

Krazy - Pitbull ft. Lil Jon
Everything - P-Money

Coldplay-Viva la Vida
Linkin Park-Leave Out All The Rest
David Archuleta-Crush
The Fray-You Found Me
The Killers-Human
Secondhand Serenade-Fall For You

You should research their back catalog more.


I've never really listened metal. Only time that I hear it is when it's on the radio.

Didn't like any songs that came out in 2008

*flogs*
If you're going to make a joke, you should've said it was Reload.

You should research their back catalog more.

True. None of the bands that debuted this year are good, but they may be good 5 or 10 years from now.

There isn't even anything good in the older stuff either. Its way too light for me. System of a Down, Slayer, Gorgoroth, and Kreator are all way better. Plus, none of them've ever destroyed their fan base and let a producer make them his bitch or freak on a leash (BAD MUSIC PUN ALERT!). Any Teutonic Thrash or Extreme Metal is way better. Racer X and DragonForce are too.

Coldplay-Viva la Vida
Linkin Park-Leave Out All The Rest
David Archuleta-Crush
The Fray-You Found Me
The Killers-Human
Secondhand Serenade-Fall For You

Anything but Archuleta or Linkin Park is passable on that. The aforementioned two are horrible. Commercial stand-for-nothing sell outs.

It's only a bad year if you stick to your pathetic alternative rock/metal masturbations. 2008 was one of the best years of electro/electroclash in yonks.

So far, I'm the only one that has posted death metal, extreme metal, epic/folk battle metal and technical/brutal death metal.
It makes me a happy person.

For me, Malice Mizer, Buck-Tick and Dir en Grey are the best bands to come out of Japan.

And Schwein. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amgz7pUkazM


Okay, yeah, that's kinda cheating...

So far, I'm the only one that has posted death metal, extreme metal, epic/folk battle metal and technical/brutal death metal.
It makes me a happy person.Extreme metal? Battle metal? Technical/brutal death metal?
*flogs* Stop with the pigeonholing!

Because someone unexpected sent it to me, this one: Koop - Come to Me (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=akE4BnH5kdA)

EDIT: Wow, I'm so out of tune with music, just noticed that's 2006!

Oy

I like the Elbow album and, though it's old, the re-release of Brian Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue.

Someone mentioned the Utah Saints earlier, loved the video, hated the remix.

The 2008 version of MGMT - Kids, is epic. Like fuck.

I've only stumbled across this fairly recently despite it being released earlier in the year, but this must be a contender. Great song and video.

Oomph! - 'Labyrinth' (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FkoQ8-m9i3Q&feature=related)

"Supernatural Superserious" by R.E.M
and
"Im Outta Time" by Oasis

Dead Memories - Slipknot

Easily one of the best, and one of the few songs this year I class to actually have much substance to it. Well actually most songs from Slipknots new album would do as the best songs of 2008.

And Schwein. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amgz7pUkazM


Okay, yeah, that's kinda cheating...

OMG, that was awesome.
Let me add to that list Japan-X. I really love Yoshiki! And Buck-Tick and damn Mana-sama for his Moi dix Mois!!!:)

OMG, that was awesome.


Yeah, it's pretty much on permanent rotation, down our way. :)

If you like the crossover between those artists, you might also want to look into another related project - Schaft:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=18FpjyVZTgI

(Raymond Watts, some of Buck Tick, and one of Soft Ballet).


Let me add to that list Japan-X. I really love Yoshiki! And Buck-Tick and damn Mana-sama for his Moi dix Mois!!!:)

Soft Ballet should be on that list, too... and Mana's pets (and maybe collaborators?) Schwarz Stein.

omg this thread is so last week

I shall add:
Robots in disguise - The Tears (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5NE51UKUA1U) (I now understand how the joker got those scars)

and I completely forgot about whatever Hollywood - unfamous (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2J7jCmVyQWI&feature=channel_page)

Because it's a shit cover song made by a rich twat?

and they say class war is dead :p

Good hair

there is no such thing as good hair only long hair and 2 at the sides 3 up top

How is this relevant?

you will understand when you get out of the phase but seriously how many 20+ year olds listen to your "hardcore" bands?

System of a Down, Slayer, Gorgoroth, and Kreator are all way better. Plus, none of them've ever destroyed their fan base

yes, yes they did when I was your age I was loving songs like sugar (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xOA8QT-sk4M) and war whereas...seriously wtf was BYOB it was abysmal (though tbh it was going down hill with boom)


Oomph! - 'Labyrinth' (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FkoQ8-m9i3Q&feature=related)

yay oomph

you will understand when you get out of the phase but seriously how many 20+ year olds listen to your "hardcore" bands?


I'm not sure anyone who chooses 'that's not my name' as the best song of 2008 is in a position to belittle someone else's music taste.:p

omg this thread is so last week

I shall add:
Robots in disguise - The Tears (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5NE51UKUA1U) (I now understand how the joker got those scars)

and I completely forgot about whatever Hollywood - unfamous (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2J7jCmVyQWI&feature=channel_page)



and they say class war is dead :p



there is no such thing as good hair only long hair and 2 at the sides 3 up top



you will understand when you get out of the phase but seriously how many 20+ year olds listen to your "hardcore" bands?



yes, yes they did when I was your age I was loving songs like sugar (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xOA8QT-sk4M) and war whereas...seriously wtf was BYOB it was abysmal (though tbh it was going down hill with boom)



yay oomph



I'm sticking with metal. I know 20 year olds that listen to metal. My grandmother likes Gorgoroth. Mezmerize/Hypnotize are what I call "heavy artillery on steroids" albums. First 3 albums rule, and the last dual-album was pretty good. I :hail: to any artist who's got the guts to not sell out, and they didn't. That's why I'm into those kinds of bands. It depends on if you got the meaning out of the music, though. If you don't then you need to. I can't stand stuff that isn't multi-layered.


On another note, the absolute highlight of my year was when I discovered Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, best bands, opening the door for all the others that I like now. My (female) 23 year old guitar teacher listens to metal too, although she's mostly into death, I'm into black.

Dead Memories - Slipknot

Easily one of the best, and one of the few songs this year I class to actually have much substance to it. Well actually most songs from Slipknots new album would do as the best songs of 2008.

No offence but SLIPKNOT? They're an amalgamation of many bands and all they do is rework one song over and over. Too much into marketing scams too.

So far, I'm the only one that has posted death metal, extreme metal, epic/folk battle metal and technical/brutal death metal.
It makes me a happy person.

Beat you to the extreme metal

This is the epic sound of black, Satanic, Metal:


http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpAPtNtbJLc

No offence but SLIPKNOT? They're an amalgamation of many bands and all they do is rework one song over and over. Too much into marketing scams too.

Get out.
Have you ever listened to more than like five of their songs before? 'Cause if you did then you wouldn't spout such baseless rhetoric. If anything they are an amalgamation of the best parts of several bands, which is only backing up my claims that they are awesome.

I'm not sure anyone who chooses 'that's not my name' as the best song of 2008 is in a position to belittle someone else's music taste.:p

its what all the cool kids are listening to >_>

...confess I bet you've done a little dance to the song and sung it in your head!

I know 20 year olds that listen to metal.

usually 20 somethings would of moved on to things like Cannibal corpse (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UWF6g68yvrE) or talented bands like Leftöver Crack (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ld5LDjigsI)

I really can't understand why a 20 something would listen to things like SOAD though :confused:

Mezmerize/Hypnotize are what I call "heavy artillery on steroids" albums.

but its just terrible pop-rock aimed at scene kids, hell have you listened to BYOB's lyrics its just pandering to how teenagers feel

I :hail: to any artist who's got the guts to not sell out, and they didn't.

so what is selling out it you? I always thought it was just trying to be popular talking about going to the "party to have a real good time" (unless the cops/mom stops you!)

That's why I'm into those kinds of bands. It depends on if you got the meaning out of the music, though. If you don't then you need to. I can't stand stuff that isn't multi-layered.

so why aren't you listening to bright eyes or something then?

On another note, the absolute highlight of my year was when I discovered Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, best bands, opening the door for all the others that I like now.

ugh, nu-metal I'm amazed out of all the influential bands out there people pick up the same bands (this is coming from a former RATM fan) I mean what is going on when the sex pistols are worshiped and band like crass (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xGjk1Y_j8QE&feature=related) or even the dead Kennedy's (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bI_hozYGZ9k&feature=related) are unheard of?

My (female) 23 year old guitar teacher listens to metal too, although she's mostly into death, I'm into black.

goth chick covered in tattoo's I presume?

OK, I started with about three songs and then looked at what was actually released this year. I stopped before my list got too long. I could probably double it in length.

MIA - Paper Planes
Biffy Clyro - Mountains (I don't particularly like their newer stuff, but this is a tune)
Black Kids - Not Gonna Teach etc.
Elbow - Grounds for Divorce (another fairly long term Elbow fan here)
Ting Tings - Great DJ (yeah, better than That's Not My Name)
Timbaland - Apologise
Hot Chip - Ready for the Floor (See also: Soulwax remix)
We Are Scientists - After Hours
Mystery Jets - Two Doors Down
One Night Only - You and Me
The Subways - Girls & Boys
Coldplay - Violet Hill
The Kooks - Always Where I Need To Be
MGMT - Time to Pretend
MGMT - Kids (Had to have it if I was going to have Time to Pretend)
Guillemots - Get Over It

The list is satisfyingly British, too, which is nice. I count 11/16.

Coldplay-Viva la Vida
Linkin Park-Leave Out All The Rest
David Archuleta-Crush
The Fray-You Found Me
The Killers-Human
Secondhand Serenade-Fall For You

Oh yeah, forgot that. Viva la Vida is one of my 08 faves. :)

its what all the cool kids are listening to >_>


You must be living in a very uncool place then. ;)


...confess I bet you've done a little dance to the song and sung it in your head!


Under normal circumstances, with 'crap songs', I would be saying 'yeah, I can't resist a sing-a-long' and all that. But with this song, it's so bad it's not even sing-a-long-able, I never get the urge to obnoxiously shout 'that's not my name'!

Ting Tings - Great DJ (yeah, better than That's Not My Name)

well if we are going for the outright best song on the album then you got nothing on Keep Your Head (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zc6YbJO3o4E&feature=related)

The list is satisfyingly British, too, which is nice. I count 10/15.

other countries make music now :confused:

You must be living in a very uncool place then. ;)

see location <_<

I never get the urge to obnoxiously shout 'that's not my name'!

oh your just not fun (and probably T-total!)

well if we are going for the outright best song on the album then you got nothing on Keep Your Head (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zc6YbJO3o4E&feature=related)

I haven't actually heard the album, I was going purely on what I'd heard on the radio ;)

see location <_<


Well I guess it's confirmed then. :D


oh your just not fun (and probably T-total!)

To be honest, if being T-total is what I would have to do to not be subjected to that song where you are, then I definitely think it would be worth doing.

Xenochrist - The Faceless.
Bleed - Meshuggah
I like heavy metal.

Xenochrist - The Faceless.
Bleed - Meshuggah
I like heavy metal.

You like Slipknot?

To be honest, if being T-total is what I would have to do to not be subjected to that song where you are, then I definitely think it would be worth doing.

oh go listen to your Last Shadow Puppets aka we are a third Arctic Monkeys though we may as well be 3 thirds "look at us in Russia because Russia is cool with all the sixth formers" :p

I really can't understand why a 20 something would listen to things like SOAD though :confused:


Because people who like certain types of music don't necessarily feel the need to fit into other people's arbitrary delineations of how old you have to be to like it?


goth chick covered in tattoo's I presume?

You say that like it would be a bad thing...

oh go listen to your Last Shadow Puppets aka we are a third Arctic Monkeys though we may as well be 3 thirds "look at us in Russia because Russia is cool with all the sixth formers" :p

Having very much enjoyed a sixth form trip to Russia, I will indeed continue to enjoy them! :D Go and listen to that crap singer and her computer (that strange drummer fellow should not be mentioned).

Because people who like certain types of music don't necessarily feel the need to fit into other people's arbitrary delineations of how old you have to be to like it?

actually they do being human and all...(I'd like to add they would start listening to music but that may be too much)

You say that like it would be a bad thing...

yes because goth is ridiculous...*does not care how big a generalization that is the whole culture is dead*

Go and listen to that crap singer and her computer (that strange drummer fellow should not be mentioned).

are you saying every band on the planet doesn't use computers right now?

its what all the cool kids are listening to >_>

...confess I bet you've done a little dance to the song and sung it in your head!



usually 20 somethings would of moved on to things like Cannibal corpse (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UWF6g68yvrE) or talented bands like Leftöver Crack (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ld5LDjigsI)

I really can't understand why a 20 something would listen to things like SOAD though :confused:



but its just terrible pop-rock aimed at scene kids, hell have you listened to BYOB's lyrics its just pandering to how teenagers feel



so what is selling out it you? I always thought it was just trying to be popular talking about going to the "party to have a real good time" (unless the cops/mom stops you!)



so why aren't you listening to bright eyes or something then?



ugh, nu-metal I'm amazed out of all the influential bands out there people pick up the same bands (this is coming from a former RATM fan) I mean what is going on when the sex pistols are worshiped and band like crass (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xGjk1Y_j8QE&feature=related) or even the dead Kennedy's (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bI_hozYGZ9k&feature=related) are unheard of?



goth chick covered in tattoo's I presume?


BYOB's lyrics are about war and the gov't. I listen to Cannibal Corpse, but prefer Scandinavian death and black metal b/c of all the rich taspestry-like undercurrents and multi-tiered compositions, instead of slight chord variations that're played in one huge fill-the-speaker pattern. I've listened to Dead Kennedy's but they're to me sell-outs in a way (bitching about money doled out wrongly, etc.). My guitar teacher's not a goth. She's actually very intelligent. There's two halves to SOAD.

Part 1: Pre Dual-Album jagged, oblique, elaborate nu-metal

Part 2: Nu-metal dieout period reliance on mixing of guitars drums and vocals. They did get more poppier but they're still better than most bands. I also like Black Sabbath, Tool, Led Zeppelin, Motorhead, Venom, Iron Maiden, The Beatles, Slayer, Megadeth, and tons other stuff such as jazz.



In response to that I've listened to only five Slipknot songs, I listened to their entire first album, stuff off Vol. 3, and some of Iowa. It all sounded to "I hate my life the world and no one understands me" to me. At least SOAD could crank out something like Roulette, Aerials, or Question! once in a while.

My guitar teacher's not a goth. She's actually very intelligent.

Because those two are opposed, somehow?

and they say class war is dead :p
I believe the working class deem Kid Rock below their station.

actually they do being human and all...(I'd like to add they would start listening to music but that may be too much)


Who is this 'they' of which you speak?

Perhaps you can speak for 'you'... in which case, I kind of pity you. Me, personally, I like the music I like, and I don't give a shit what anyone else says.


yes because goth is ridiculous...*does not care how big a generalization that is the whole culture is dead*


No, the culture has evolved and speead out, perhaps. There are still traditional goths around, and still some groups catering to those tastes.

Of course, it kind of depends on what you mean. If you mean bands like Good Charlotte are no longer getting sold beyond their talent, because that Hot Topic fad has passed, I agree. But then, Good Charlotte aren't exactly a goth band.

And goths are sexy.

Get out.
Have you ever listened to more than like five of their songs before? 'Cause if you did then you wouldn't spout such baseless rhetoric. If anything they are an amalgamation of the best parts of several bands, which is only backing up my claims that they are awesome.

Oh, and also, with the amalgamation bit their comes a lack of originality too. Of course this is from my observations that one of the kids in my class likes them and he's an emo loser.

Because those two are opposed, somehow?

No, what I mean is that she doesn't dress, act, or talk that way at all. We've both agreed that those types of people are very contradictory to their lifestyles and thoughts, and also, that they have horrible taste in that emo music. Not the good, "I'm fucking crazy out of my mind" dark, edgey, a la Flyleaf emo, the All American Rejects emo.

Oh, and also, with the amalgamation bit their comes a lack of originality too. Of course this is from my observations that one of the kids in my class likes them and he's an emo loser.

I think it's become popular to hate on Slipknot...

Steve McQueen - The Automatic (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=i0lo9YfiUmU)

They played at my University's summer ball. Actually pretty amazing live. This tune is also catchy.

No, what I mean is that she doesn't dress, act, or talk that way at all. We've both agreed that those types of people are very contradictory to their lifestyles and thoughts, and also, that they have horrible taste in that emo music. Not the good, "I'm fucking crazy out of my mind" dark, edgey, a la Flyleaf emo, the All American Rejects emo.

I have no idea what you are talking about. Emo =/= goth.

When did Flyleaf become emo?

I think it's become popular to hate on Slipknot...

They're universally hailed as great, but I don't see it. They're passable. Just not something that interests me, all they've got is one mood, which is "I'll slit your throat and fuck the wound". At least Korn does different stuff. I like how they've got the large set and all the different percussionists and stuff, they just don't get it right for me. System of a Down does with aforementioned stuff, RATM does and Audioslave does. Stuff that isn't a one-mood deal. I'll try it again, but if I don't like it this time, I'll hang up the phone on it for good.

I have no idea what you are talking about. Emo =/= goth.

When did Flyleaf become emo?

That's how they were classified on allmusic.com and I don't know any other respectable music rating sites.

They're universally hailed as great, but I don't see it. They're passable. Just not something that interests me, all they've got is one mood, which is "I'll slit your throat and fuck the wound". At least Korn does different stuff. I like how they've got the large set and all the different percussionists and stuff, they just don't get it right for me. System of a Down does with aforementioned stuff, RATM does and Audioslave does. Stuff that isn't a one-mood deal. I'll try it again, but if I don't like it this time, I'll hang up the phone on it for good.

I'm not a huge Slipknot fan. There is Slipknot I like, and Slipknot I don't like so much. The earlier Slipknot I tend to like, and their very latest stuff, but I find them a bit lost in between. Which is okay... not every band can manage to keep moving forward AND stay on target.

I prefer Mushroomhead, personally.

are you saying every band on the planet doesn't use computers right now?

As actual instruments? No, not every band does. It's fine if your music is specifically 'electronic', or if it's impractical to include a whole orchestra on tour, but in place of normal rock band instruments makes your live performances much more dull, because half of it isn't even being performed.

...but in place of normal rock band instruments makes your live performances much more dull, because half of it isn't even being performed.
Unless you're talking about folks who just play pre-recorded material, of course the music's being 'performed'.

As to electronic gigs being dull, blame it on shit VJs.

That's how they were classified on allmusic.com and I don't know any other respectable music rating sites.

Allmusic has Flyleaf as pop/rock alternative metal...

I would say that's a pretty good fit, maybe somewhere between nu-metal and alternative. Post-Nirvana, Post-Korn.

But... even if they WERE (considered) 'emo'... that still wouldn't make them 'goth'.

Unless you're talking about folks who just play pre-recorded material

That's exactly what I'm talking about, because that's what the Ting Ting's do, minus the drummer and singer. Everything else is just pre-recorded, and played on a computer.


As to electronic gigs being dull, blame it on shit VJs.

I don't think proper electronic gigs are dull, quite the contrary.

That's exactly what I'm talking about, because that's what the Ting Ting's do, minus the drummer and singer. Everything else is just pre-recorded, and played on a computer.
Oh. The Ting Tings.

Well, there's your problem then; they're simply shit.

Oh. The Ting Tings.

Well, there's your problem then; they're simply shit.

Aye, and I was just providing one of many reasons.

Aye, and I was just providing one of many reasons.
Message received.

I have an automatic reaction to irrational techno hatred.

Message received.

I have an automatic reaction to irrational techno hatred.

You wont be seeing any hatred from me, since I'm in a 'techno' band (although I don't like the connotations of the word techno).

Soft Ballet should be on that list, too... and Mana's pets (and maybe collaborators?) Schwarz Stein.

I was listening to one other of Mana's pets, Wakeshima Kanon. I don't know if you know her but if you like the cello and Mana's undertones on music, check her out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fuOuF2DfM0

The best song of 2008 is the same as it was in '07, '06 and all the way back to '02: Warriors of the World United

As for a song released in '08, it's Týr - Sinklars Vísa.

I was listening to one other of Mana's pets, Wakeshima Kanon. I don't know if you know her but if you like the cello and Mana's undertones on music, check her out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fuOuF2DfM0

Ooh, pretty pretty. Kind of like Emilie Autumn.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAm0Xe2bTS4 if you're not familiar) :)

Ooh, pretty pretty. Kind of like Emilie Autumn.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAm0Xe2bTS4 if you're not familiar) :)

Nice, thanks for the link. Now I got another artist to obsess about. :p

Oh, and also, with the amalgamation bit their comes a lack of originality too. Of course this is from my observations that one of the kids in my class likes them and he's an emo loser.

Their songs are awesome, and you'll be hard pressed to find anything completely original these days. And so what if the the person you know is an "emo loser" that doesn't de-track from Slipknots awesomeness.

For me, Malice Mizer, Buck-Tick and Dir en Grey are the best bands to come out of Japan.
Mono? Boris? Merzbow?

...Wait, some people listen to music in the same year they're written? What a silly concept!
Indeed. I'm still catching up on 2006.

yes, yes they did when I was your age I was loving songs like sugar (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xOA8QT-sk4M) and war whereas...seriously wtf was BYOB it was abysmal (though tbh it was going down hill with boom)
SOAD haven't released a really good album since 1998. And I don't expect another one...well, ever.

Biffy Clyro - Mountains
That was the only song they played at Reading that I actually liked. And you're right, it is indeed a tune.

Their songs are awesome, and you'll be hard pressed to find anything completely original these days. And so what if the the person you know is an "emo loser" that doesn't de-track from Slipknots awesomeness.

What I mean is they never strive for something better than their last album, they rehash everything. I'm fine with the artists they ripped off of

(Marilyn Manson, Korn, nu-metal in general, etc.)

[QUOTE=I V Stalin;14370614]Mono? Boris? Merzbow?





SOAD haven't released a really good album since 1998. And I don't expect another one...well, ever.


QUOTE]

I must ask you to listen to Toxicity and tell me that isn't a good album. Or Steal This Album, their demos which show some different things that I hope they explore in the future, etc.

That was the only song they played at Reading that I actually liked. And you're right, it is indeed a tune.

I saw them at Leeds and walked off about 15 minutes into their set.

Which is disappointing since for about 5 years they were pretty much my favourite band.

What I mean is they never strive for something better than their last album, they rehash everything.


Didn't you say you'd only heard about 5 of their songs?

How can you base assumptions about what they 'strive for', or what they are 'rehashing' from a sampling that adds up to about one song per album?

i quite enjoyed all of the 80's bands new cd's

Alice Cooper - Along Came a Spider
Alice Cooper is from the 70's, or did Billion Dollar Babies and Alice Cooper Goes to Hell mean nothing to you?

So my contributions:

"1857" - Misanthrope (My French is terrible, so I can only pick up about 1/4th of the lyrics, but they're such great musicians that I hardly care about the rest)
"Lightning Storm" - Flogging Molly (The rest of Float was pretty awesome too, but this one really leapt out at me).
"Fish Out of Water" - Mudvayne (Pity about the rest of New Game, though).

"Lightning Storm" was definitely the winner for the year, though.

I must ask you to listen to Toxicity and tell me that isn't a good album. Or Steal This Album, their demos which show some different things that I hope they explore in the future, etc.
Ok, so I've not listened to it again now, but I've probably listened to it over a hundred times in the 7+ years since it was released. Toxicity isn't a good album.

Actually, it is, but that wasn't the point I made. I said they'd not made a really good album since '98. Let's be honest about this, Deer Dance and Jet Pilot are both filler, as is ATWA. Shimmy and Psycho aren't much better. Chop Suey! is catchy and therefore overplayed. That's nearly half the album.

Steal This Album was, is and will always be a bit pants. And also isn't a "demos" album. There are maybe three good tracks on it - Innervision, Mr Jack (which is actually one of their very early songs) and either Thetawaves or Roulette (I forget which). In fact, in four albums since their debut, SOAD have released maybe one album's worth of top-o'-the-range material.

Mono? Boris? Merzbow?

I don't know those, but like the curious person I am, I'll take a look in YouTube for them.

Now, for cuteness purposes, I nominate ''Boku Wa Koushin Saremashite'', from Hirohashi Ryou for Best Song of 2008.

Finally found my favorite album of 08:

Scars on Broadway~Scars on Broadway

Best song: 3005

Link to song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LweQBpVcezs

Ok, so I've not listened to it again now, but I've probably listened to it over a hundred times in the 7+ years since it was released. Toxicity isn't a good album.

Actually, it is, but that wasn't the point I made. I said they'd not made a really good album since '98. Let's be honest about this, Deer Dance and Jet Pilot are both filler, as is ATWA. Shimmy and Psycho aren't much better. Chop Suey! is catchy and therefore overplayed. That's nearly half the album.

Steal This Album was, is and will always be a bit pants. And also isn't a "demos" album. There are maybe three good tracks on it - Innervision, Mr Jack (which is actually one of their very early songs) and either Thetawaves or Roulette (I forget which). In fact, in four albums since their debut, SOAD have released maybe one album's worth of top-o'-the-range material.

I meant demo TAPES. Not STA.

Didn't you say you'd only heard about 5 of their songs?

How can you base assumptions about what they 'strive for', or what they are 'rehashing' from a sampling that adds up to about one song per album?

I've heard their first album in its entirety, first 4 tracks of Iowa, some of Vol. 3 and none of All Hope is Gone.