I nominate (In no particular order):

Okkervil River-The Stage Names
The Arcade Fire-Neon Bible
Burial-Untrue
Animal Collective-Strawberry Jam
Panda Bear-Person Pitch
Radiohead-In Rainbows


Most disappointing (to me):

The Smashing Pumpkins-Zeitgeist
Modest Mouse-We Were Dead
Bloc Party-A Weekend in the City

Erm... Silent Alarm wasn't released this year...

Sorry about that, I meant Weekend in the City.

Coheed and Cambria - No World For Tomorrow
Blaqk Audio - Cexcells

Going with Radiohead - In Rainbows and Deerhoof - Friend Opportunity. I'm half-tempted to list 20 other albums that might be more fitting, but I'm busy and I don't give a shit.

Actually, Burial - Untrue is really awesome dubstep, and Pinback - Autumn of the Seraphs is in heavy rotation.

Going with Radiohead - In Rainbows and Deerhoof - Friend Opportunity. I'm half-tempted to list 20 other albums that might be more fitting, but I'm busy and I don't give a shit.

Actually, Burial - Untrue is really awesome dubstep, and Pinback - Autumn of the Seraphs is in heavy rotation.
Yeah, Radiohead's new album was a damn good one.

How could I forget that?

Coheed and Cambria - No World For Tomorrow
Blaqk Audio - Cexcells
No.

I nominate (In no particular order):

Okkervil River-The Stage Names
The Arcade Fire-Neon Bible
Burial-Untrue
Animal Collective-Strawberry Jam
Panda Bear-Person Pitch
Radiohead-In Rainbows

Most disappointing (to me):

The Smashing Pumpkins-Zeitgeist
Modest Mouse-We Were Dead
Bloc Party-A Weekend in the City


Modest Mouse's new album pwned serious face, soooo. FAIL.

Modest Mouse's new album pwned serious face, soooo. FAIL.

I never said it wasn't good.

Modest Mouse's new album pwned serious face, soooo. FAIL.
He said disappointing, which it was. Not worst, which it wasn't.

I never said it wasn't good.
He said disappointing, which it was. Not worst, which it wasn't.
I thought it was by FAR their best album, so I didn't find it dissapointing. Which is what I meant.

I thought it was by FAR their best album, so I didn't find it dissapointing. Which is what I meant.

Hey, fuck you.

I prefer your mom, thanks.

I thought it was by FAR their best album, so I didn't find it dissapointing. Which is what I meant.
You're kidding, right?

http://eddddie.googlepages.com/facepalm.jpg

Ahem...

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I can officially say without fear of contradiction that Lupe Fiasco's The Cool is so far the Best album of the year (across the board). You now have *counts* 12 days to bring a new contender. In Rainbows is a close second, and I also kinda liked NINs Year Zero

Steve Vai's newest album should win in the category of musical compositions.
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No.
Okay so maybe cexcells wasn't that great, but No World For Tomorrow is probably my favorite CD that's come out in the last three years. Or so.

I thought it was by FAR their best album, so I didn't find it dissapointing. Which is what I meant.
what the fuck is wrong with you, how can you even say that, etc.

There are times when I'd rather listen to The Fruit That Ate Itself than WWDBTSES

They all pale in comparison to The Cool, and here's why:
1)None of your contenders appeal to as wide an audience

2) Lupe's album is the polar opposite to the Xeroxed formula that has been pushed in the genre for the past 5 years. The same can't be said of the others. They're good, but truly, is it anything new? No

3) The contenders just aren't as Cool (I know, shameless plug. I had to do it.)

4) Seriously, this guy is Tom Waits and Johnny Cash rolled in one when it comes to the storytelling

what the fuck is wrong with you, how can you even say that, etc.
There are times when I'd rather listen to The Fruit That Ate Itself than WWDBTSES

Hey now, Fruit was pretty good.

That's... just not kind.

What?

I just posted two comprehensive (albeit, slightly repetitive) arguments on subject, and I get ignored twice. Talk about lacking etiquette. The least you could've done was give me a "STFU" and let that be that.

Ahem...
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I can officially say without fear of contradiction that Lupe Fiasco's The Cool is so far the Best album of the year (across the board). You now have *counts* 12 days to bring a new contender. In Rainbows is a close second, and I also kinda liked NINs Year Zero
what the fuck is wrong with you, how can you even say that, etc.
There are times when I'd rather listen to The Fruit That Ate Itself than WWDBTSES
They all pale in comparison to The Cool, and here's why:
1)None of your contenders appeal to as wide an audience
2) Lupe's album is the polar opposite to the Xeroxed formula that has been pushed in the genre for the past 5 years. The same can't be said of the others. They're good, but truly, is it anything new? No
3) The contenders just aren't as Cool (I know, shameless plug. I had to do it.)
4) Seriously, this guy is Tom Waits and Johnny Cash rolled in one when it comes to the storytelling

Attention please! The time has come for a stunning announcement: THESE ARE ALL OPINIONS. EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OWN. I DO NOT LIKE THE COOL. MURDOCH DOESN'T LIKE WWDBTSES. THAT IS OK. WE DON'T ALL HAVE TO AGREE ON EVERYTHING. Thank you for your attention.

And Razor, there is nothing wrong with me. I just prefer WWDBTSES to any of Modest Mouse's previous albums.

They all pale in comparison to The Cool, and here's why:
1)None of your contenders appeal to as wide an audience

2) Lupe's album is the polar opposite to the Xeroxed formula that has been pushed in the genre for the past 5 years. The same can't be said of the others. They're good, but truly, is it anything new? No

3) The contenders just aren't as Cool (I know, shameless plug. I had to do it.)

4) Seriously, this guy is Tom Waits and Johnny Cash rolled in one when it comes to the storytelling
What kind of fucking bigot are you?

Lupe Fiasco will never win album of the year, because for one it's A RAP ALBUM and rap albums never win.

And second of all...

http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/50th_Show/list.aspx

Oh look! Lupe Fiasco's The Cool isn't even on the list for "Album of the Year"! Looks like you lose that one.

Okay, to Gabriel: I never said you'd like it. I just stated a truth. The Cool does appeal to a wider audience and Lupe's album is a breath of fresh air in a genre growing stagnant, on the basis that it is incomparable with any other hip hop record in modern history ( which is basically ever because let's face it, hip hop isn't even quite 30 yet). I can't say that about In Rainbows, or Year Zero, or No World for Tomorrow, despite how much I may like them. HOW IS THAT BIASED/ OFFENSIVE ENOUGH FOR YOU TO MAKE AN ISSUE OF IT???

@Axel: Listen manure face, I never once said it would win album of the year at any award show, just that I thought it was. Besides you poon, the nomination period for the 50th Grammys closed a long while before the album was even released. You hardly ever get any 4th quarter nominations the same year. That's why Lupe's first album is still garnering nominations.

You flushed turd.


Have a nice night btw

Whats offensive is that you are stupid enough, and arrogant enough to state your own opinion, which is of no greater validity than anyone elses, as a fact. Especially when you are stating it to a community which would largely disagree with you.

I never said you'd like it. I just stated a truth. The Cool does appeal to a wider audience and Lupe's album is a breath of fresh air in a genre growing stagnant, on the basis that it is incomparable with any other hip hop record in modern history ( which is basically ever because let's face it, hip hop isn't even quite 30 yet). I can't say that about In Rainbows, or Year Zero, or No World for Tomorrow, despite how much I may like them. HOW IS THAT BIASED/ OFFENSIVE ENOUGH FOR YOU TO MAKE AN ISSUE OF IT???
Yeah it is, 'cause last time I checked Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails were far more popular than this "Lupe Fiasco" kid.

Second of all, how the fuck can you say this is the best hip hop record in modern history? You clearly haven't listened to enough hip hop, because no hip hop fan would call The Cool the best hip hop record in modern history.

Have you ever listened to A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, The Roots or even 2pac? If you have, I doubt you'd be calling Lupe Fiasco's The Cool "incomparable to any hip hop record in modern history".

edit: Saw Sen's edit. lul, he insulted me.

Whats offensive is that you are stupid enough, and arrogant enough to state your own opinion, which is of no greater validity than anyone elses, as a fact. Especially when you are stating it to a community which would largely disagree with you.

Hello, pot.

no hip hop fan would call The Cool the best hip hop record in modern history.
Umm... (http://therapup.rawkus.com/2007/12/album-of-the-year.html) Besides, I never said that. You need to learn how to read, asshole.

Have you ever listened to A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, The Roots or even 2pac? If you have, I doubt you'd be calling Lupe Fiasco's The Cool "incomparable to any hip hop record in modern history".
Hmm. Again, ass. I didn't say it was better than any Hip Hop album in history, just different. As for A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and The Roots, I have their entire discography. And I have all of Pac's B.D. work and most of the posthumous stuff as well.
Yeah it is, 'cause last time I checked Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails were far more popular than this "Lupe Fiasco" kid.
Ya know, if you would just lift your eyes off your own ass crack for a second... I didn't say anything about popularity. I just said that Lupe's album would appeal far more groups of people i.e. Radiohead may pull 50k capacity crowds to there concerts, but they are all rockheads, and loyal Radiohead fans at that. Lupe may only pull a tenth of that, but there will be rockers, boarders, those griot freaks, and most of them might not even be there for him, but they will bump his music. The fact is, you could get a kid from the Harlem projects and a nerdy white kid from the suburbs in Maryland and they would both enjoy it. Maybe for different reasons, but that's just another testimony as to how good it is
edit: Saw Sen's edit. lul, he insulted me.
No I didn't. You are a poon, you do have a manure face and right now you are as annoying as that piece of shit that just won't flush.



But let's not let the night go down on our wrath... Don't worry, be happy.

THESE ARE ALL OPINIONS. EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OWN. I DO NOT LIKE THE COOL. MURDOCH DOESN'T LIKE WWDBTSES. THAT IS OK. WE DON'T ALL HAVE TO AGREE ON EVERYTHING.
Funny you of all people should say that... XD

Also, I think Eminem's Marshal Mathers LP won album of the year a while ago.

Umm... (http://therapup.rawkus.com/2007/12/album-of-the-year.html) Besides, I never said that. You need to learn how to read, asshole.
Hmm. Again, ass. I didn't say it was better than any Hip Hop album in history, just different. As for A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and The Roots, I have their entire discography. And I have all of Pac's B.D. work and most of the posthumous stuff as well.
Ya know, if you would just lift your eyes off your own ass crack for a second... I didn't say anything about popularity. I just said that Lupe's album would appeal far more groups of people i.e. Radiohead may pull 50k capacity crowds to there concerts, but they are all rockheads, and loyal Radiohead fans at that. Lupe may only pull a tenth of that, but there will be rockers, boarders, those griot freaks, and most of them might not even be there for him, but they will bump his music. The fact is, you could get a kid from the Harlem projects and a nerdy white kid from the suburbs in Maryland and they would both enjoy it. Maybe for different reasons, but that's just another testimony as to how good it is
No I didn't. You are a poon, you do have a manure face and right now you are as annoying as that piece of shit that just won't flush.
But let's not let the night go down on our wrath... Don't worry, be happy.
Lulz. But on a point of actual worth, you can't just say that a nerdy white kid and a kid from the Harlem projects would both enjoy it. I mean, maybe there is one white nerd (you) who likes it, and maybe there is one kid from the Harlem project who likes it. Maye there are multiples from each group. But that doesn't mean that everyone from both of those groups will. You can't make sweeping generalizations like that. It just makes you look stupid and arrogant. Sorry for the rant.

Funny you of all people should say that... XD
Come on Nicky, don't be a bitch, you're better than that. You of all people should know that there is a difference between music and theology. And the debate section is there to, guess what, DEBATE! The music section is not about forcing your opinions on other people.

Ya know, if you would just lift your eyes off your own ass crack for a second... I didn't say anything about popularity. I just said that Lupe's album would appeal far more groups of people i.e. Radiohead may pull 50k capacity crowds to there concerts, but they are all rockheads, and loyal Radiohead fans at that. Lupe may only pull a tenth of that, but there will be rockers, boarders, those griot freaks, and most of them might not even be there for him, but they will bump his music. The fact is, you could get a kid from the Harlem projects and a nerdy white kid from the suburbs in Maryland and they would both enjoy it. Maybe for different reasons, but that's just another testimony as to how good it is

You're kidding, right? Lupe Fiasco will only attract "black kids" or wanna be "black kids". That's as far as he goes.

No I didn't. You are a poon, you do have a manure face and right now you are as annoying as that piece of shit that just won't flush.
Lolzzzz, insulting on teh intarwebz must giv u hard onzzzzzzz

Also, I think Eminem's Marshal Mathers LP won album of the year a while ago.
Nah, it was just a nomination.

Oh, because he was holding the trophy and everything. I'm not too savvy in pop-culture mainly because I don't give a shit if a celebrity burped at dinner.

Agreed.

Come on Nicky, don't be a bitch, you're better than that. You of all people should know that there is a difference between music and theology. And the debate section is there to, guess what, DEBATE! The music section is not about forcing your opinions on other people.
Yes it is... as you can plainly see in this thread, and many many others.

No, it isn't. And it shouldn't be either.

K... well, g'night. Look forward to seeing how this turns out in the morning. You know.. assuming this thread will still be open.

The Pretender will win record of the year. Just watch.

The Pretender was a song, not the album.

And anyways the album of the year is supposed to be good.

The Pretender was a song, not the album.
And anyways the album of the year is supposed to be good.
1. I said record
2. Look at the nominations link, category 1

:P

1. What?
2. No one cares about the Grammy's.

Still, thats what you are arguing. You said the Album of the Year is supposed to be good, he pointed out that its in the running for Album of the Year.

We're arguing what we think is the Album of the year, not some mainstream awards show.

I think the foo fighters new album is one of the best albums of the year in my opinion.

-.-

Oh my God.
WTF?
Why are the categories for the grammies so crammed full of music that sucks? Seriously. Even emo bands are making their ways onto the charts.
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EDIT: except the Chemical Brothers, Tiesto, The White Stripes, Ozzy, Tool, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, but they're all under for the lame awards. Yes, I know this is opinion but still.
And Lupe Fiasco is in the Grammy nominations, just not under album of the year.
Soulja Boy has a nomination in best rap song.
Fucking Barack Obama AND Bill Clinton are up for Grammies under spoken word categories.
And Pan's Labyrinth (which was an AMAZING movie) is up under musical score.

Anally Fucked With A Cheese Grater


look it up

Charming.

I still think Coheed had the best album of the year. It's the only album I've listened to that I can really listen to for one full hour without having to hit the skip button.

Coheed is kinda like muzak to me. Its nothing special, but its tolerable enough to listen to for long periods. But albums I actually want to listen to all the way through more than once? Rare. Very. The only ones in recent memory are Sam's Town, and WWDBTSES. I like most of Sawdust, but there are a number of ones I am not so fond of.

I think the foo fighters new album is one of the best albums of the year in my opinion.

Yep, it is. Not best, but definitely a contender.

Coheed is kinda like muzak to me. Its nothing special, but its tolerable enough to listen to for long periods. But albums I actually want to listen to all the way through more than once? Rare. Very. The only ones in recent memory are Sam's Town, and WWDBTSES. I like most of Sawdust, but there are a number of ones I am not so fond of.
I have four of those: No World For Tomorrow and Second Stage Turbine Blade by Coheed, Close to the Edge by Yes, and part 1 of The Wall by Pink Floyd.

Black Parade, One-X, The Sufferer and the Witness

I have four of those: No World For Tomorrow and Second Stage Turbine Blade by Coheed, Close to the Edge by Yes, and part 1 of The Wall by Pink Floyd.

I said modern. If I was counting classic rock, or even rock from a few years ago there would be many more albums on that list.

Oh right. Then I only have about two modern albums I would be able to listen to from beginning to end.

Let's get back on topic.

Saul Williams - The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust

Saul Williams - The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust
I just can't help but feel you're a diehard Trent Reznor fan.

Just slightly

Fair enough. I've lost interest in him for some reason. I just can't listen to him for long periods.

Yeah his newer stuff isn't nearly as good as Pretty Hate Machine or The Downward Spiral

I thought the Fragile was pretty good, and Year Zero wasn't nearly as bad as With Teeth.

Gogol Bordello- Super Taranta!

I think the album of the year would be Bubblin for me, i like the songs and i just like the album a lot, Does not much about the other facts and albums.

I thought the Fragile was pretty good, and Year Zero wasn't nearly as bad as With Teeth.
OMG... You have taste!!!

OMG... You have taste!!!
He's good people, just a bit misguided in his judgment.

He's good people, just a bit misguided in his judgment.
Steer me back onto the right path, o holy lord.


To be honest, I'm fucking sick of all of my music now. I don't get kicks out of listening to it anymore.

Reggae and a joint. I'm told it solves the world's problems.

Only for a short time.

Only for a short time.

Well, if you happen to die in that short time then it solves problems eternally.

True.

Oh my God.
WTF?
Why are the categories for the grammies so crammed full of music that sucks? Seriously. Even emo bands are making their ways onto the charts.
I just saw this and I had to say something.


SHUT THE FUCKING FUCK UP THERE ARE NO SUCH THINGS AS EMO BANDS ANYMORE THEY'RE ALL FUCKING DEAD!

lol

I just saw this and I had to say something.


SHUT THE FUCKING FUCK UP THERE ARE NO SUCH THINGS AS EMO BANDS ANYMORE THEY'RE ALL FUCKING DEAD!

The Appleseed Cast.

Actually Axel, I recommend you listen to them. Anything except Two Conversations is good.

I've listened to them, they're "meh" to me. Don't really have a liking for them.

By listen I mean 30 second samples on last.fm.

I've listened to them, they're "meh" to me. Don't really have a liking for them.

By listen I mean 30 second samples on last.fm.
Really? Some of their songs have a post-rock kind of buildup, so the clips might not do them justice. I can send an album if you want, but whatev.

SHUT THE FUCKING FUCK UP THERE ARE NO SUCH THINGS AS EMO BANDS ANYMORE THEY'RE ALL FUCKING DEAD!

It makes me feel all warm inside.

Actually, another candidate would be Little Brother's Get Back album.

Not really, but the beats are sweet. My fav is 'Breaking My Heart'

you're breaking my heart you're tearing it apart, so fuck you!

Huh?

nvm then.

Saggitory rape

Bad spelling

No its a funny song.

2007's Best Albums:
Avenged Sevenfold - Avenged Sevenfold
Hilltop Hoods - The Hard Road: Restrung
Parkway Drive: Horizons