Comments on: What Did Terra Listen To In 2008?

By: Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:25:34 +0000

My favs of 2008:

#1. The Subways-All or Nothing- energetic brit rock-3 piece…Great melodies!

#2 Katie Armiger-Believe. I should say Unbelievable-What a voice! File under country… (yes…country…I said it).

#3 Lystra’s Silence- Tremble Here. I arrived late to this party. This actually came out in 2007 and the band is unfortunately no longer together . Simply brilliant. For a Great worship experience…

By: Dave Farley

Dave Farley — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:26:59 +0000

Old Genesis is awsome. I tried to get tickets but they were sold out. Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins were outstanding each in their own way with Genesis. I think for their solo careers, I enjoy music from both of them, but Peter Gabriel sort of kept his music on the cutting edge of alternative rock or progressive rock; Phil Collins got more into mainstream pop. I hope they come back again for a reunion.

If there are any Rush Fans out there, I hope that 2009 will be the year they will be voted into the Rock Hall of fame. Extremely talented, musicians whose music is very hard to play with some of the most thoughtful lyrics of our time. If Van Halen could make it I think it is Rush’s time this year.

By: Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:43:02 +0000

I have to add another honorable mention… I have always loved the Talking Heads and David Byrne, which is why Im surprised that I didn’t give his new CD with Brian Eno “Everything That Happens Will Happen Today” much of a listen when it was released last year (2008). But the album showed up on so many “best of” lists of 2008 that I gave it a try. Its really good … check it out. I think Byrne is an american original and he and Eno have made some great and very fresh music together. Side note … Frieda and I saw Byrne’s crazy oversized suit from “Stop Making Sense” at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in Soho … We recommend the trip to any true music geek.

By: Jen Richardson

Jen Richardson — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:27:38 +0000

II was updating bios and enjoyed reading this blog post and felt the need to share my thoughts as well. First I have to agree with a few posts…
-Jakob Dylan is great! Kev and me got to see him at the Newport Folk Fest this year.
- Always love the Avett Brothers
-Cassadaga is amazing! As well as any Bright Eyes/Conor Oberst

As far as my list goes:
1. Deertick- War Elephants (Sept. 2007) I am obsessed- it never gets old. If you havent heard them before I suggest checking it out.
2. She and Him- Volume One (May 2008) Also amazing- band made up of Zooey Deschanel and M.Ward
3. Mates of State- Re-Arrange Us (2008) Anyone want to dance and just smile the whole album? Love them!
4. Jenny Lewis-Acid Tongue (2008) Anyone remember the movie Troop Beverly Hills? Acid tongue is her second solo album- both are great and have some awesome guest vocals… Conor Oberst, Elvis Costello

I’ll try to wrap up here but not before I list a few runners up: Brand New-The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me, M83-Saturdays=Youth, Pedro the Lion-Control, My Morning Jacket-Evil Urges, and my favorite band since high school had their farewell tour this year but will always remain top on my ipod…Piebald.

By: Scott Womer worship arts pastor

Scott Womer worship arts pastor — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:03:14 +0000

Although, “officially” the Radiohead CD came out in stores in CD form in 2008, yet the “pay what you want” online sales happened in 2007. Either way, I agree with Rachel. I think “In Rainbows” will be the best release for the next 5 years. Seriously.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:36:18 +0000

Despite the fact that a lot of my favorites came out with new albums this year (Coldplay, Keane, Jason Mraz, Ben Folds), I agree with Phil. The best music to my ears in 2008 was the music of 2007.

1. Radiohead–In Rainbows

2. Chris Cornell–Carry On

3. Maroon 5–It Won’t be Soon Before Long

By: Scott Womer worship arts pastor

Scott Womer worship arts pastor — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:29:53 +0000

Buddy Miller is one of my favorite guitarists, second only to Nels Cline (Wilco). I came back to that CD after a year and now I love it.

By: gorss

gorss — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:44:14 +0000

Only one of my favorites from this year actually was released in 2008: Phil Wickham–Singalong. I am not one to listen to a lot of worship music, but this album really encouraged me. A guy, a guitar, and a couple thousand people “singing along” in worship. It felt like a glimpse of heaven.
Raising Sand–Robert Plant and Alison Krauss (2007). No offense to Alison Krauss (see below), but Robert Plant dominated this album, with much help from T. Bone Burnett. It was a powerful reminder that Plant is one of the most creative vocalists of the past 30 years or so.
Bright Eyes–Cassadaga (2007). I played this album to death in early 2008. Unbelievably original in every way.
Alison Krauss and Union Station–Live (2002). Beautiful harmonies and tasteful-yet-shredding dobro leads by the inimitable Jerry Douglas.
Buddy Miller–Universal United House of Prayer (2004). Scott gave me this because he said he couldn’t get into it, no matter how hard he tried. My experience was the opposite, especially with songs 4, 5, and 6.
Iron and Wine–The Creek Drank the Cradle (2002). Speaks for itself. Was on last year’s list, and will probably be on next year’s list.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:15:53 +0000

Hmmm…I may often get lumped into the musically un-inclined along with Phil…but for the sake of it my 3 new favorites for 2008 would have to be

1. Avett Brothers – Second Gleam. Any album really, can’t stop listening to these guys.

2. Johnny Flynn – A Larum. Great new album Nicole and I just discovered.

3. Over the Rhine – Trumpet Child. I really enjoy the variety in sound and poetry.

By: Scott Womer worship arts pastor

Scott Womer worship arts pastor — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:04:24 +0000

This would be your favorite music of 2008, old or new. So yours count, Dave.