This song is dedicated to the latest news...
As Found On BBC news: "Thousands of rioters across Greece have clashed with police in a third day of violent protests over the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy".
Greece Is Burning!
This song is dedicated to the latest news...
As Found On BBC news: "Thousands of rioters across Greece have clashed with police in a third day of violent protests over the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy".
Top 100 albums of 2008! Part [8]
Top 100 albums of 2008!
Part [8] counting down from #80. to #71
#80. Ladytron - Velocifero
This album is a combination of dark synth-pop with German goth and a bit of electroclash. With their latest work they proved to be one step forward of their previous excellent album "The Witching Hour".
Key track: "Versus"
[Link]
#79. Xiu Xiu - Women As Lovers
This is perhaps the most listenable album of Xiu Xiu. This band from San Jose with "Women as Lovers" created the best album of their career. Experimental tunes and an artistic cover that looks like it is taken from a bondage hardcore film.
Key Track: "F.T.W"
[Link]
#78. Spiritualized - Songs in A&E
Spiritualized is the work of Jason Pearce. "Songs in A&E" is his 6th album and in my opinion his best so far. The music is moving, the lyrics are fantastic and a personal revelation of Jason's inner world.
Key track: "Death take your fiddle."
[Link]
#77. Palodine - Garden Of Deceit
Expressing my thoughs once again: "This would be the sound of Pj Harvey if she was born in Seattle." Dark music with shoegaze and folk influences create this (tagged) "gothic-folk" gem. Katrina Whitney's voice is unbelievable! I see a bright future coming for Palodine's dark music.
Key Track: Listen to the entire album. Brilliant!
[Link]
#76. Brendan Canning - Something For All Of Us
One more solo album release from a founding member of "Broken Social Scene". This is a solid album with glorious melodic songs.
Brendan Canning revealed his experimental impact on BSS's by releasing his debut album.
Key Tracks: "Possible Grenade", "Chameleon"
[Link]
#75. Calexico - Carried To Dust-front.jpg)
I never thought that Calexico would release an album that it could sound appealing to me... I was taken aback when I heard this record. Balanced, creative, interesting, melodic... "Carried to Dust" made me reconsider my opinion about this band.
Welcome, Calexico.
Key Track: "The News About William."
[Link]
#74. Kaki King - Dreaming Of Revenge
Kaki King releases her 4th album, uncovering her sophisticated side. This album might sound a bit complicated at first but after a few listens you will understand her admirable work.
Absolutelly touching!
Key Track: "Sad American"
[Link]
#73. Elsiane - Hybrid
Trip Hop - Electronica coming from Canada. Elsiane's unique childlike female vocals may sound a bit Bjork-ish but allows you to relax and enjoy their beautiful music. A must have trip hop debut album from Elsiane. Discover more...
Key Track: "Vaporous"
[Link]
#72. The Raveonettes - Lust Lust Lust
Raveonettes are back once again with new sound! This Scandinavian band released their best album yet. "Lust Lust Lust" is simply magnificent. Romantic, Lustful, Sharp.... Brilliant!
I am also fond of the 3D cover.
Key Tracks: "Aly, Walk with Me" and "With My Eyes Closed"
[Link]
#71. July Skies - The Weather Clock
Another post-rock album from July Skies. There is such great inspiration in this album witch draws memories from the childhood years and delivers a sad and nostalgic feeling to the listener. If are a fan of "Slowdive" or "Epic 45" this is something that will hook you!
Key Track: "Girl on the Hill."
[Link]
Part [8] counting down from #80. to #71
#80. Ladytron - Velocifero
This album is a combination of dark synth-pop with German goth and a bit of electroclash. With their latest work they proved to be one step forward of their previous excellent album "The Witching Hour".
Key track: "Versus"
[Link]
#79. Xiu Xiu - Women As Lovers
This is perhaps the most listenable album of Xiu Xiu. This band from San Jose with "Women as Lovers" created the best album of their career. Experimental tunes and an artistic cover that looks like it is taken from a bondage hardcore film.
Key Track: "F.T.W"
[Link]
#78. Spiritualized - Songs in A&E
Spiritualized is the work of Jason Pearce. "Songs in A&E" is his 6th album and in my opinion his best so far. The music is moving, the lyrics are fantastic and a personal revelation of Jason's inner world.
Key track: "Death take your fiddle."
[Link]
#77. Palodine - Garden Of Deceit
Expressing my thoughs once again: "This would be the sound of Pj Harvey if she was born in Seattle." Dark music with shoegaze and folk influences create this (tagged) "gothic-folk" gem. Katrina Whitney's voice is unbelievable! I see a bright future coming for Palodine's dark music.
Key Track: Listen to the entire album. Brilliant!
[Link]
#76. Brendan Canning - Something For All Of Us
One more solo album release from a founding member of "Broken Social Scene". This is a solid album with glorious melodic songs.
Brendan Canning revealed his experimental impact on BSS's by releasing his debut album.
Key Tracks: "Possible Grenade", "Chameleon"
[Link]
#75. Calexico - Carried To Dust
-front.jpg)
I never thought that Calexico would release an album that it could sound appealing to me... I was taken aback when I heard this record. Balanced, creative, interesting, melodic... "Carried to Dust" made me reconsider my opinion about this band.
Welcome, Calexico.
Key Track: "The News About William."
[Link]
#74. Kaki King - Dreaming Of Revenge
Kaki King releases her 4th album, uncovering her sophisticated side. This album might sound a bit complicated at first but after a few listens you will understand her admirable work.
Absolutelly touching!
Key Track: "Sad American"
[Link]
#73. Elsiane - Hybrid
Trip Hop - Electronica coming from Canada. Elsiane's unique childlike female vocals may sound a bit Bjork-ish but allows you to relax and enjoy their beautiful music. A must have trip hop debut album from Elsiane. Discover more...
Key Track: "Vaporous"
[Link]
#72. The Raveonettes - Lust Lust Lust
Raveonettes are back once again with new sound! This Scandinavian band released their best album yet. "Lust Lust Lust" is simply magnificent. Romantic, Lustful, Sharp.... Brilliant!
I am also fond of the 3D cover.
Key Tracks: "Aly, Walk with Me" and "With My Eyes Closed"
[Link]
#71. July Skies - The Weather Clock
Another post-rock album from July Skies. There is such great inspiration in this album witch draws memories from the childhood years and delivers a sad and nostalgic feeling to the listener. If are a fan of "Slowdive" or "Epic 45" this is something that will hook you!
Key Track: "Girl on the Hill."
[Link]
Top 100 albums of 2008! Part [9]
Top 100 Albums of 2008!
Part [9] from #90. - #81.
As Usual... Press play and continue the countdown.
[One song is missing again as I could not find it anywhere.]
#90. MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
It might not be a "spectacular" album but it's very good and fresh.
Although the title may sound a bit cocky or bigheaded you have to give it a try if you haven't already done, as this band is very popular in the indie world.
Hype track: "Time to Pretend"
Must listen track: "Kids"
[Link to website]
#89. Red Snapper - Blue Pale Dot
Red Snapper is a British band with jazz, funk and trip-hop elements in their music. "Blue Pale Dot" is a short album consisted of 6 tracks and 2 remixes. It is mainly instrumental and jazz with some simple dub details. An impressive album from a band that will soon come in Greece for a Live concert.
Must Listen Track: "Deathroll"
[Link to website]
#88. Borko - Celebrating Life
That's a funny cover isn't it?
Beside this cover though you will find a magnificent album that you would not expect! If you loved the song "Rama Lama Bang Bang" by Roisin Murphy and you don't expect to listen meaningful lyrics,but in addition you are searching for music that will touch your soul... Here is the album you've been looking for.
Must Listen: "Dingdong Kingdom" and "Spoonstabber"
[Link to website]
#87. Benoît Pioulard - Temper
"Temper" is one of the magical albums of the year that as soon as you press play you never go back. Its clarity and creativity is admirable. In other words this album is the meaning of "Discovering Musical Landscapes".
Must Listen tracks: "All of them" from 1 to 16 without back and forward.
[Link to website]
#86. Stereolab - Chemical Chords
Stereolab's 11th album "Chemical Chords" is something usual but with a different approach. It is my favorite album of their total discography and it does not sound repetitive or monotonous like their previous works. It is just a good recommendation, you decide...
Must Listen Song: "One Finger Symphony"
[Link to website]
#85. The Helio Sequence - Keep Your Eyes Ahead
"Keep Your Eyes Ahead" is a solid album offering a great variety of sounds and emotions. Melodic songs such as "Shed your love" leave you a melancholic feeling and others such us "Keep Your Eyes Ahaid" make this album more vivid.
Must Listen Tracks: "Lately", "Keep your Eyes Ahead".
[Link to website]
#84. Clark - Turning Dragon
Warning! This Stuff is Explosive! Turn the volume up and dance in other case don't try it. This is the new work of (Chris) Clark and it is a flawless idm-electronic dynamite.
Try it if you are fans of experimental and idm music.
Chris Clark is always ingenious!
Must Listen Tracks: "New Year Storm" & "Violenl"
[Link to Website]
#83. School Of Seven Bells - Alpinisms
This is a beautiful shoegaze album from a New York's band.
The songs create a relaxed alternative atmosphere and give you a harmonic feeling. There are a lot of songs in this album that will make you sing for a long time.
Must Listen Songs: "Iamundernodisguise" , "Conjour"
[Link to website]
#82. Oasis - Dig Out Your Soul
Ok, I have to admit that I was a fan of Oasis for many years... and that shows! Otherwise I wouldn't choose this album to be in the top 100 albums of the year and in such a high rank.
Oasis are back with this new album and after a listen or two, all that remains are 5-6 catchy songs. Nice tunes, simple lyrics and a safe and easy listening indie album.
[Link to website]
#81. Lulu Rouge - Bless You
Lulu Rouge debut album "Bless You" is one of the albums I really enjoyed this year. Downtempo music, excellent vocals, deep dark tunes and addictive songs. This album will not disappoint you under no circumstances. God bless you Lulu Rouge, god bless you..
Must Listen Album
[Link to website]
Part [9] from #90. - #81.
As Usual... Press play and continue the countdown.
[One song is missing again as I could not find it anywhere.]
#90. MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
It might not be a "spectacular" album but it's very good and fresh.
Although the title may sound a bit cocky or bigheaded you have to give it a try if you haven't already done, as this band is very popular in the indie world.
Hype track: "Time to Pretend"
Must listen track: "Kids"
[Link to website]
#89. Red Snapper - Blue Pale Dot
Red Snapper is a British band with jazz, funk and trip-hop elements in their music. "Blue Pale Dot" is a short album consisted of 6 tracks and 2 remixes. It is mainly instrumental and jazz with some simple dub details. An impressive album from a band that will soon come in Greece for a Live concert.
Must Listen Track: "Deathroll"
[Link to website]
#88. Borko - Celebrating Life
That's a funny cover isn't it?
Beside this cover though you will find a magnificent album that you would not expect! If you loved the song "Rama Lama Bang Bang" by Roisin Murphy and you don't expect to listen meaningful lyrics,but in addition you are searching for music that will touch your soul... Here is the album you've been looking for.
Must Listen: "Dingdong Kingdom" and "Spoonstabber"
[Link to website]
#87. Benoît Pioulard - Temper
"Temper" is one of the magical albums of the year that as soon as you press play you never go back. Its clarity and creativity is admirable. In other words this album is the meaning of "Discovering Musical Landscapes".
Must Listen tracks: "All of them" from 1 to 16 without back and forward.
[Link to website]
#86. Stereolab - Chemical Chords
Stereolab's 11th album "Chemical Chords" is something usual but with a different approach. It is my favorite album of their total discography and it does not sound repetitive or monotonous like their previous works. It is just a good recommendation, you decide...
Must Listen Song: "One Finger Symphony"
[Link to website]
#85. The Helio Sequence - Keep Your Eyes Ahead
"Keep Your Eyes Ahead" is a solid album offering a great variety of sounds and emotions. Melodic songs such as "Shed your love" leave you a melancholic feeling and others such us "Keep Your Eyes Ahaid" make this album more vivid.
Must Listen Tracks: "Lately", "Keep your Eyes Ahead".
[Link to website]
#84. Clark - Turning Dragon
Warning! This Stuff is Explosive! Turn the volume up and dance in other case don't try it. This is the new work of (Chris) Clark and it is a flawless idm-electronic dynamite.
Try it if you are fans of experimental and idm music.
Chris Clark is always ingenious!
Must Listen Tracks: "New Year Storm" & "Violenl"
[Link to Website]
#83. School Of Seven Bells - Alpinisms
This is a beautiful shoegaze album from a New York's band.
The songs create a relaxed alternative atmosphere and give you a harmonic feeling. There are a lot of songs in this album that will make you sing for a long time.
Must Listen Songs: "Iamundernodisguise" , "Conjour"
[Link to website]
#82. Oasis - Dig Out Your Soul
Ok, I have to admit that I was a fan of Oasis for many years... and that shows! Otherwise I wouldn't choose this album to be in the top 100 albums of the year and in such a high rank.
Oasis are back with this new album and after a listen or two, all that remains are 5-6 catchy songs. Nice tunes, simple lyrics and a safe and easy listening indie album.
[Link to website]
#81. Lulu Rouge - Bless You
Lulu Rouge debut album "Bless You" is one of the albums I really enjoyed this year. Downtempo music, excellent vocals, deep dark tunes and addictive songs. This album will not disappoint you under no circumstances. God bless you Lulu Rouge, god bless you..Must Listen Album
[Link to website]
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Top 100 Albums Of 2008
These are the Top 100 albums of 2008.Part 10. // Albums From [100 - 91]
Press play and let the countdown begin...
#100. Hercules and Love Affair - Hercules and Love Affair
The soundtrack of 2008 Summer in Greece.
Everywhere you could listen to this album and dance.
Everyone was "Blind" and suddenly after all that hype it disappeared completely from all the playlists. I think that this old-school disco album deserves to be in the "Top 100 albums of the year" for all the good times we shared together under the moonlit skies of this summer.
#99. Cut Copy - In Ghost Colours
This mixture of electronic and rock music with a scent of the 80's really stood out of many other similar albums of 2008.
I have to admit that I'm not into this music genre very much but it was an unexpected work from a band that reminded me the early years of Depeche Mode in a suitable contemporary way.
#98. Miss Kittin - Batbox
Yes, I know... "Kittin Is High" and so do I every time I listen to this song. Dark beats, electro and a bit of drugs (obviously) created an atmosphere as bitchy as Miss Kittin is.
With this album Miss Kittin proved that she can get better and better and sing more than she is used to.
I think "Metal Head" was the highlight of this album.
#97. Matt Elliott - Howling Songs
Matt Elliot released his second solo album. He is also the man behind the "Third Eye Foundation". In "Howling Songs" I think you can get the whole atmosphere of the album by its cover. It is an atmospheric and moody album that guides you through the darkest corners of your mind. Don't listen to this album if you are searching for something uplifting that will make you cheerful.
There is no black and white in this album... there is only black!
[Sorry, but I couldn't find a song of this album to include it in the playlist above.]
#96. Wild Beasts - Limbo, Panto
"Limbo, Panto" is an eccentric album that some will love it and some will hate it from the first song. It is controversially unique, creative and grotesque. I love these unfamiliar vocals and his knowledge on language. If you are a fan of "The Tiger Lillies" then you will enjoy it very much.Music for the open-minded and the curious.
Must Listen song: "Woebegone Wanderers".
#95. Land Of Talk - Some Are Lakes
To be frankly, this is a great album!
A good combination of violent guitars, brilliant vocals and vibrant songs. One more album from the Montreal's alternative scene that leaves you full of hope for their next album.
If you haven't listen to this album yet... now is the time!
Must listen song: "Some are Lakes"
#94. Foals - Antidotes
Foals exciting debut album "Antidotes" is wonderful. With indie songs like "Cassius", "Olympic Airways" and "Balloons" and the voice of Yannis Philippakis (Singer //and Guitarist) (and yes he is Greek) they surely deserve to be in the Top 100 Albums.
The cover of the album might be a bit awful but it is definitely worth listening.
#93. Mr. Gnome - Deliver This Creature
This is a strange band from Cleveland. It is actually a rock album but I strongly disagree with this term... They are a mixture of post punk, metal and progressive rock, but this strange mixture rocks!
On the vocal part you will find Nicole Barille, the siren of this dynamic and hypnotic album. Have a listen to this album, it might become one of your favorites too.
#92. Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds - Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!
Mr. Nick Cave is back... and once again he tries to dig our souls with his miserable and sad lyrics. It is beautiful rock album, loud and witty. I would agree with the gossip that want Nick Cave not able to create a bad album.
#91. Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
Nice melodies, originality and freshness are the main substances of this album that place it in number 91! It is a band with pretty much recognizable vocals and music. You can dance to this Afro-Indie album for hours. Not bad at all for a debut album but I don't get all that jabbering with its overrated critics that place it on the top of this year's albums.
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TOP 5 December
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2/ Julien Neto
5/ Anne Clark
Must See Music Events In Greece this Month! [December]
| December 2008 Thessaloniki: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monday 1 December 2008 | ||
good luck mr. gorsky, Eventless plot | Thessaloníki, Greece | |
| Saturday 6 December 2008 | ||
Diafana Krina | Thessaloníki, Greece | |
| Thursday 18 December 2008 | ||
| Bonobo Dj Set | Thessaloníki, Greece | |
| Friday 19 December 2008 | ||
Elica | Thessaloníki, Greece | |
| Monika | Thessaloníki, Greece | |
| Saturday 27 December 2008 | ||
| Puressence | Thessaloníki, Greece | |
| ATHENS: Friday 5 December 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Στέρεο Νόβα (LIFO Birthday Party) at Not Yet Announced Stereo Nova | Not Yet Announced Athens, Greece | The greatest Greek Band! |
| Saturday 6 December 2008 | ||
| Efterklang Peter Broderick | An Club Athínai, Greece | A Post Night |
| Thursday 11 December 2008 | ||
| Monika | Gagarin 205 Athínai, Greece | "A star is born..." |
| Dark Days Festival at Texas Necropolis Mary and The Boy, Dilemma, Absent Without Leave, Mani Deum, +Opening Act/Dj Set by "The Venus Shrine" | Texas Necropolis Athínai, Greece | Greek Bands You Should Know... |
| Saturday 13 December 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front 242 | Fuzz Club Athínai, Greece | "One of the first Ebm Bands" |
| Saturday 20 December 2008 | ||
| Anne Clark Elica | Gagarin 205 Athínai, Greece | "The Smallest Act of Kindness Tour" |
| Sunday 21 December 2008 | ||
| The Wedding Present The Callas | Tiki Bar Athens (Falirou 15, Makriyianni, Athina) Athens, Koukaki, Greece | |
| Monday 22 December 2008 | ||
| Gotan Project | Athinon Arena Athens, Greece | Who is not gonna be there? |
| Friday 26 December 2008 | ||
| Puressence | Gagarin 205 Athínai, Greece | Because you "Don't forget to remember" their greatest album "Puressence" |
Source: "Last.fm"
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