Every year since I began Modern Moonlight I have done a Top 50 albums of the year. (2006- Sonic Youth's Rather Ripped, 2007- Both Before I'm Gone by Girl In A Coma, and 2008-Dig Lazarus Dig, by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds were the number ones for those keeping score at home). Now that the show is down to two hours, I'll probably have to cut the list down to a Top Thirty, but hey, less work that way.
Anyhow, with the year half over, I've been mulling over the top contenders so far. Art Brut Vs Satan will clearly be high on the list. From a few listening, I'd have to say that the new Sonic Youth and Dinosaur Jr albums will be up there s well.
What are your favorites so far this year?