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Happy New Year everybody! Here’s my top 5 album’s for 2008.

5. Mindless Self Indulgence – If

MSI refer to themselves as an “Industrial Jungle Pussy Punk” band. Confused?

At first I was dissapointed, but after I realized I was comparing it to their previous album too much, I started to like this album. It’s their second best album after “You’ll Rebel To Anything”.

Highlights: Never Wanted To Dance, Lights Up

4. Teenage Bottlerocket – Warning Device

Contagious Ramones “Three Chords” style pop punk. A simple album which is short, fast, loud and a lot of fun.

Highlights: In The Basement, Social Life

3. Dillinger Four – Civil War

Fans waited 6 years for this album and huge hype generated around it, particularly when an early Internet leak spread like wild fire, causing some suprising controversy. I felt left out of the loop since I actually hadn’t heard the band before, so what I did was buy their classic debut album “Midwestern Songs Of The Americas”.

I fell in love with the album, and not long after I began listening to “Civil War”. “Civil War” is more of a pop album in comparison to their debut, which is harsher and grittier. You’ll find yourself singing along merrily to these socially aware pop punk songs.

Highlights: Gainesville, Americaspremierefaithbasedinitiative

2. Less Than Jake – GNV FLA

Less Than Jake’s strongest album since “Hello Rockview”. The move to start their own independent record label has reinvigorated these guys. Energetic and positive ska-punk tunes, perfect for the summer holidays.

Highlights: Does The Lion City Still Roar?, The Space They Can’t Touch

1. The Gaslight Anthem – The  ‘59 Sound

It’s hard to ingnore these guys with all the hype that surrounds them. Their sophomore release proves that these guys are worthy of the hype. “59 Sound” will transport you back to a time of Miles Davis, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, all while still managing to sound fresh.

Highlights: Great Expectations, The Patient Ferris Wheel

I’m still putting together a list for my top 2008 anime, hopefully I’ll have that done soon.

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