2008 rhymes with masturbate. Just sayin...

I decided to dust off my little bit of the web here with an update. I would love to pan most of my absence off on laptop problems and the hell that is Windows Vista, but a good deal of it was also just sheer laziness after coming back from vacation in the states. I'll try to be a good boy in the future (maybe). My schedule has gotten a bit hectic, which decreases time I can spend here.

So, we are well into 2008 and as everyone and their mother has done a "Top (insert number here) Albums of 2007", I thought I'd do one too as I've disagreed with a lot of the lists I've seen.

10. Is Is - Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Now, I know technically this was was not a full-length album, but the Is Is EP was absolutely powerful and the YYY's at their best.
Standout Tracks: "Down Boy", "Kiss Kiss"

9. Made of Bricks - Kate Nash

While most of the world raved about fellow Brits Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse, the real shining star from England was Kate Nash. While not technically out in the states until January 8th, Made of Bricks has been out for 6 months in the UK and Canada and is a stunning gem of a debut album.
Standout Tracks: "Foundations", "Mouthwash" "Pumpkin Soup"

8. Humanimals - Grand Ole Party

Grand Ole Party busted out of the San Diego scene this year to open for Rilo Kiley and promote their debut album Humanimals (produced by Rilo Kiley's Blake Sennett). The 3 piece band is reminiscent of Yeah Yeah Yeahs and is a rocking, polished good time.
Standout Tracks: "Bad, Bad Man", "Nasty Habits"

7. Shock Value - Timbaland

There is no denying that Timbaland is one of the best producers and career revitalize-rs out there. Shock Value is chock full of unexpected guest appearances (Elton John, anyone?) and original beats. Guaranteed to make you shake your ass from start to finish.
Standout Tracks: "Give It To Me", "Way I Are", "Throw It On Me"

6. Kala - M.I.A.

Speaking of Timbaland, he was slated to work on M.I.A.'s sophomore album Kala, but due to visa problems, the Sri Lankin rapper was left to work on the album on her own. What could have been a disaster turned into a godsend. Kala is innovative and throbbing with electricity on every beat that only frustration could have pumped out.
Standout Tracks: "Paper Planes", "$20", "XR2"

5. The Reminder - Feist

You would be hard pressed to find anyone here in Toronto that doesn't think that Leslie Feist can do no wrong. With The Reminder, I've joined that camp. Solid songwriting and Feist's throaty vocals make this a gorgeous album. I will also give this album my MVP award for having the most songs on it that will make me smile regardless of what kind of mood I am in.
Standout Tracks: "1234", "I Feel It All", "Limit to Your Love"

4. American Doll Posse - Tori Amos

The best Tori album to come out in many, many years. On American Doll Posse, Tori's regained the fire that dominated her classic early albums. A great listen from the first note to the last. Standout Tracks: "Teenage Hustling", "Roosterspur Bridge", "Digital Ghost"

3. In Rainbows - Radiohead

In Rainbows is the album I've been waiting for since OK Computer was released. I listened to this album for almost 8 hours straight the night I received it. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Thom.
Standout Tracks: "Jigsaw Falling Into Place", "Reckoner", "15 Step"

I2. The Con - Tegan & Sara

I think this album got slept on pretty hard, which is a shame. The Con is the most solid indie rock album I've heard in years. Lyrically brilliant and musically superb, this is by far their best album to date. There is not one song I would skip over on this album

Standout Tracks: "The Con", "Dark Come Soon", "Back In Your Head", "Like O, Like H"

1. Graduation - Kanye West

He's got an ego the size of his hometown Chicago, but it is okay because he's earned the right. Graduation is a non-stop party, and Kanye's clever lyrics and unique beats should send every one in the rap game packing for home (yes, even you Jay-Z). Kanye's hip hop's undisputed champion.
Standout Tracks: "Stronger", "Can't Tell Me Nothing", "Homecoming"

So, what does your list look like?

Also, probably my favorite video for the entire year, Feist's "1234"