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By: Jimi

Jimi — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:28:06 +0000

If I were to write this list now I would also add chatmonchy’s somaruyo single. Kind of rediscovered it recently and it’s sublime~

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By: Jimi

Jimi — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:28:02 +0000

Yea, I’ve heard about those bands by name but have never really checked into them in depth. Time for a little ‘research’ lol. Thanks for the suggestions!

By: Shay

Shay — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:02:38 +0000

Yeah I really like Unison Square Garden :) I’m looking forward to their new single release on January 28th. From what I’ve heard of their stuff, Under the Counter is good too!! After your recommendation I’ll check out more though :)

By: arcadia-x

arcadia-x — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:46:39 +0000

Yup, so am I. This list is just really good.
I am especially very fond of Bump and tacica lately.
I found out Anarchy Stone here, and it sounds really nice !

If I had recommandations for the list, it’d definitely be Acidman – LIFE.

Since we’ve got similar tastes, do you know about “unison square garden” and “under the counter” ? I listen to a bit of their music and I find it rather good.

By: Shay

Shay — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:11:56 +0000

I have to side with Jimi on Orbital Period :P but yeah, present from you was pretty good. It’s great that we all have similar & good taste in music but differ on most of our favorites. :) That’s great and I’m happy to see that.

By: Jimi

Jimi — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:29:49 +0000

Good to see ya lops!
I know orbital isn’t technically valid (as stated in the blurb). But since it only missed 2008 by about a week I thought I’d throw it in anyways as a bonus. I really didn’t think ‘present from you’ was as strong because it was a collection of bsides; but it did have a few great tracks on it (laughmaker, present, ever lasting lie accoustic, and the new version of glass blues to name a few)

If you have any good suggestions of bands to give shoutouts to let us know!

By: lops-sama

lops-sama — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:22:47 +0000

Bump of Chicken released an album in 2008, present from you. I also think orbital period is good but it shouldn’t be in this list.
Syrup16g was rather a disappointment for me…
The rest is good stuff but none of my favourites.
I didn’t listen to Anarchy Stone yet.

By: Shay

Shay — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:59:49 +0000

This is a great list Jimi!! We certainly agree on a lot and all of these releases rocked! It’s great to see some veteran bands syrup16g, BUGY CRAXONE, and Bump of Chicken still kicking it and putting out amazing releases in addition to the stellar newcomers like tacica, Uplift Spice, and Anarchy Stone. Cool selections and I like ‘em all. This is a great start to our “MOST AWESOME RELEASES of 2008″!!