admin
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| 22 Dec 2008 02:08 PM |
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The top 40 albums of 2008 - as voted by the CLUAS readers - have been drawn up and can be checked out on this page. Of the 9 Irish acts on the shortlist it was Jape who landed the most votes, securing a very respectable number, more than the likes of Sigur Ros, Nick Cave and Kings of Leon. Nice one, Richie. Thanks to all who voted. The results of the writers poll will follow in 24 hours. Eoghan |
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carry_grant
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| 22 Dec 2008 02:21 PM |
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Deserved. American Music Club's 'The Golden Age' however, would have been worthier still. 'Starlings' is a wonderful song. |
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aidan
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| 23 Dec 2008 01:29 AM |
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I'm glad the Irish acts showed so well, and deservedly so. Not keen about Elbow myself but that's a strong top 10. |
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aidan
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| 23 Dec 2008 01:31 AM |
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BTW gaffer, the link in your post is dead. At the sherry a bit early, were we?  |
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floodzer
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| 23 Dec 2008 02:00 AM |
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Ah well each to their own I suppose, I personally thought the MGMT album was poor apart from the fantastic singles. And then I would have liked to see dEUS do alot better than 35th. Fair play to Jape! |
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host
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| 23 Dec 2008 02:22 AM |
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Posted By aidan on 23 Dec 2008 3:31 AM BTW gaffer, the link in your post is dead. At the sherry a bit early, were we?  Doh. Link is now fixed. |
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host
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| 23 Dec 2008 02:24 AM |
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Posted By floodzer on 23 Dec 2008 4:00 AM
....I personally thought the MGMT album was poor apart from the fantastic singles.... I'm in complete agreement. There is a yawning gap between the singles and much of the rest of the album. |
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nexus6
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| 23 Dec 2008 03:07 AM |
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Excellent top 40, but no Glasvegas!!! thought it might be number 1 but no show in the 40? bizarre, its probably the best debut since artic monkeys |
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host
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| 23 Dec 2008 03:16 AM |
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Nexus6, the shortlist of 40 albums that voters could choose from was put together by the CLUAS writers. If you write an article for the site you will be invited to help shape the shortlist next year. Are you on? |
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nexus6
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| 23 Dec 2008 03:18 AM |
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Yes (he meekly replied) |
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host
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| 23 Dec 2008 02:41 PM |
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I've just published the results of the writers poll... |
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stephen
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| 25 Dec 2008 03:51 AM |
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Fantastic to see how well the new Tindersticks has been doing. It really is a lovely record.
I can't see what the fuss is re Bon Iver. Though I am seeing them play in the Sydney Festival in January so I'm hoping to be converted! |
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Unicron
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| 25 Dec 2008 04:16 PM |
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Posted By nexus6 on 23 Dec 2008 5:07 AM
Excellent top 40, but no Glasvegas!!! thought it might be number 1 but no show in the 40? bizarre, its probably the best debut since artic monkeys Not even the best debut of the year in my opinion. |
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floodzer
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| 22 Jan 2009 02:19 AM |
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Posted By stephen on 25 Dec 2008 05:51 AM
I can't see what the fuss is re Bon Iver. Though I am seeing them play in the Sydney Festival in January so I'm hoping to be converted! I have to say I love the album. I dont really see them converting you live though if the album doesnt do it for you... Let us know how it went! Does anybody share my dislike of Okkervil River at all??? I only have heard The Stage Names, but that was enough for me. Cannot understand why Ive heard so much about them in the past 10 months. IMO The Cluas Writers have made a mistake in not including Becks Modern Guilt, which I have really enjoyed. Im also surprised to see that Portisheads Third didnt make the cut. But Im aware that I need to submit a review before I can start giving my input to the polls! |
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Archie
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| 23 Jan 2009 06:40 AM |
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I can't believe Portishead's Third didn't make it. Album of the year for me...though probably my own fault for not getting my vote in on time... |
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aidan
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| 23 Jan 2009 07:08 AM |
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Posted By Archie on 23 Jan 2009 08:40 AM
I can't believe Portishead's Third didn't make it. Album of the year for me...though probably my own fault for not getting my vote in on time... I liked it too...but I just happened to like 10 other albums more. And now you've learned your lesson: yes you could have! :) |
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