Best Songs of 2008

Yeah, it is a bit late to be posting a ‘best songs of 2008′ summary, but think of it this way – most companies have only just finished reporting Q4 earnings and you still haven’t finished your taxes. 2008 is far from over. And I’m going to propagate 2008 just a bit longer.

My criteria for “best songs of 2008″ is a little fuzzy. I’m not strictly focused on songs that are literally recorded in 2008. This list includes songs that I loved during 2008, which could be old and could be new.

The simplest way for you to enjoy this is, in my opinion, is to listen to it in your favorite MP3 player. No description necessary – these great songs should speak for themselves. Just click on the link to get an m3u playlist.

Best Songs of 2008 (m3u playlist)

  1. Wild Beasts – Devil’s Crayon
  2. Born Ruffians – Hummingbird
  3. Frightened Rabbits – Old Old Fashioned
  4. Great Lake Swimmers – Where in the World Are You
  5. Jack Peñate – Spit At Stars
  6. Karl Blau – 2 Becomes 1
  7. Bon Iver – re:Stacks
  8. Mates of State – My Only Offer
  9. Mouthful of Bees – The Now
  10. Pale Young Gentlemen – Kettle Drum (I Left A Note)
  11. Passion Pit – Cuddle Fuddle
  12. Richard Swift – The Bully
  13. She & Him – This Is Not A Test
  14. Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash – Girl From the North Country
  15. Robert Pete Williams – Sinner Don’t You Know
  16. Tallest Man On Earth – The Gardner
  17. The Acorn – Oh Napoleon
  18. The Dodos – Fools
  19. The Muslims – Nightlife
  20. The Swell Season – Pavement Tune
  21. The Virgins – Va Va Virgins (Daytrotter Sessions)
  22. Tubeway Army – Zero Bars (Mr. Smith)
  23. Vampire Weekend – Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa
  24. White Denim – All You Really Have To Do (BBC Live)

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