Here are my top 10 favorite albums for 2008. A mix of electronic, dance, rock, live albums, and albums that were released for free make up some of this year’s selections…

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10. The White Stripes – Icky Thump

9. Saul Williams – The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!

8. Daft Punk – Alive 2007

7. Nine Inch Nails – Year Zero

6. LCD Soundsystem – Sound of Silver

5. Feist – The Reminder

4. Justice – †

3. Battles – Mirrored

2. Amon Tobin – Foley Room

1. Menomena – Friend and Foe

The Orlando show was the best NIN show I’ve ever seen (this was my 5th show). The new lineup sounded excellent and the performances were fantastic. The sound quality on-stage was really spectacular – i’ve never heard an arena sound so clear and powerful. The setlist was a great sampling of the discography. Lighting and stage setup was really cool. The show was my wife’s first NIN experience and she ranks it as one of the best shows she’s ever seen. Alex (the drummer) did a superb job for jumping on mid-tour.

Standout moments:

• realizing the fans during March of The PIgs
• Right Where It Belongs visuals and live arrangement
• Aaron trying to balance on his headstock
• Gave Up (excellent vocal effects for the verses)
• Burn!

So another birthday has come and gone. 26 years now. Had a nice weekend with family and friends. Also got the DualDisc version of the new NIN, “With Teeth” which I am anxious to listen to in 5.1 surround. Also got a sweet gift from the wife and mom.

High-Definition Wireless Media Player with Progressive Scan DVD
It rules.

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