The 10 0f 2008 Part.2

Ok. Its here. The second installment of the top 10 albums of the year. It was very hard to choose these and order them as every one was first place quality. There is still some doubt but I think this is my final decision.

5.Metallica - Death Magnetic

 This album was my most anticipated of the year as it is the first album Metallica have released since the frankly awful St.Anger. The hype was incredible, rumor had it that they had reverted to there former glory and brought the classic Metallica sound back with a vengeance. They had.

Nothing surprised more than loving this album, With tracks like Cyanide & All nightmare long reminding us what Metallica are all about and pounding riff after relentless riff into your skull this album was the savour the band needed. It felt almost like a re-debut... An apology for not being on top form recently and what an apology it is. 

4.Haunts - Haunts

 I only got into this band a few months ago and the album in question was only released a month or so ago. All of this aside this is one of the most amazing albums I have ever heard. The debut from this band astounded me and for a while I wasn't sure what to make of it. Was it good? Was it typical? No, it was amazing and worthy of a place on this list. Songs like Black Eyed girl & Breaking up are beautifully harrowing and with the noir side of this band mixed with modern sounds and brilliant lyrics this album had to come in my top 5 of 2008.

3.Late Of The Pier - Fantasy Black Channel 

 This album can do no bad in my eyes. Late of the pier are a band I have liked for a wile now and their debut was highly anticipated. So much so me and a friend arranged to meet up and listen together.It has been that album that I turn to when in need of a boost ad every song oozes happiness and fun. In particular the song "Focker" has given me the most... Those closest will understand. The synthy electro rock sound this band have sewn there signature on is amazingly unique and no matter what happens I will always love this album. Thank you Fantasy black channel.

2.Bullet For My Valentine - Scream ,Aim, Fire

 This was my hardest to place album on the list it battled for first constantly but just missed out. Bullet awed me with their first album and kept fans waiting a long time for the second. Well worth the wait though. The band had changed there sound and matured a great deal. I bought the album on the day of release and saw the band the next day, I didn't get time to listen properly but after seeing them live I knew this was an album to remember. Some of the songs are tearjerkers and some fill you with rage but all will give you something unique. Metal is suffering at the moment and Bullet, In my eyes could be the saviors. Check out songs Hearts burst into fire and Say goodnight.

                                                 

                  1.Bring Me The Horizon - Suicide Season

So here it is. The number one album of 2008. No other album gives me a feeling like this one. It fills me with passion for whatever is sung. This album wouldn't be the same if Oli Sykes wasn't the singer. He puts so much passion and anger into his vocals that its hard not to be swayed to follow every word he says. I was first hooked on this when I head the song Chelsea Smile and it blew me away. The raw energy in the song mixd with the brilliant guitar tones and drums  was unlike anything I had ever heard before. The albums couldn't come quick enough and when It did I was left gasping for air. Songs like Diamonds Arent Forever & No Need for introductions leave the mind, body and soul exhausted. I saw this band live not long ago and the live experience tops most others I have ever seen. The crowd chants and general atmosphere was so intense and I was left addicted to shouting about sleep and weak people. This album isn't for the light hearted its more for people who maybe used to be light hearted then something happened that changed that. Be warned this album isn't going to give in without a fight.