Popmatters Best of the Year (pop, rap, albums, cover)

Fruitonica · 12-15-2008, 06:00 AM

I'm aware that there's plenty of people who dislike 'best of' lists because they are essentially pointless and unreliable. But regardless, I'm posting this because it is a pretty interesting list and I think a lot of discussion could come out of it, hopefully a bit more than just complaining about where things are ranked.
Plus, there's quite a bit of music that I don't see discussed much on this site and maybe some people will spot something that interests them.

The Best Albums of 2008 < PopMatters Picks: The Best Music of 2008 | PopMatters

I think it's a good list, they covered most of my favourite albums from the year, although not many were high on the list. I'm a little shocked that Bedlam in Goliath didn't make it on there.
Tha Carter 3 at #8 was a big suprise for me and I think calling it the best rap album of the year is a bit ridiculous, but that was the only thing I had a real problem with.

Your thoughts....

12-15-2008, 06:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fruitonica Pale and Wan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aus Posts: 917	Popmatters Best of the Year I'm aware that there's plenty of people who dislike 'best of' lists because they are essentially pointless and unreliable. But regardless, I'm posting this because it is a pretty interesting list and I think a lot of discussion could come out of it, hopefully a bit more than just complaining about where things are ranked. Plus, there's quite a bit of music that I don't see discussed much on this site and maybe some people will spot something that interests them. The Best Albums of 2008 < PopMatters Picks: The Best Music of 2008 \| PopMatters I think it's a good list, they covered most of my favourite albums from the year, although not many were high on the list. I'm a little shocked that Bedlam in Goliath didn't make it on there. Tha Carter 3 at #8 was a big suprise for me and I think calling it the best rap album of the year is a bit ridiculous, but that was the only thing I had a real problem with. Your thoughts....