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WERS' Top Albums of 2008

I think Sigur Ros should have cracked the top 10, but otherwise this list feels pretty good to me:

1. Vampire Weekend (Vampire Weekend)
2. Bon Iver (For Emma Forever Ago)
3. Fleet Foxes (Fleet Foxes)
4. Radiohead (In Rainbows)
5. She and Him (Volume One)
6. Beck (Modern Guilt)
7. Coldplay (Viva La Vida)
8. Death Cab For Cutie (Narrow Stairs)
9. Dr. Dog (Fate)
10. My Morning Jacket(Evil Urges)

See the rest of their top 50 here.

Guggenheim Grotto Over Produced?

Ever since I heard Guggenheim Grotto's live studio recording of "Her Beautiful Ideas" on WERS, I've been eagerly awaiting the album's debut so I could purchase the song.

Unfortunately, (I'm assuming) a recording executive got a hold of the song and completely over produced it for the album. Thankfully, Pepsi and Amazon paid for my digital copy of the song, but needless to say, I'm disappointed.

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Sigur Ros and other Gobbledigook

Gobbledigook, the latest single from Sigur Ros is enjoying increased air time since its debut in May 2008. Capping out at 7 plays per week, Sigur Ros is positioned to beat that with 4 plays already this week.

Sigur Ros Website

The Submarines are coming to the surface

The Submarines' "You, Me, and The Bourgeoisie" has been enjoying increasing plays over the last 8 weeks topping out last week with 11 (they already lead this week's plays with 4). The song is upbeat and catchy, definitely worth a listen.

Update: It looks like Steve Jobs is reading this site as the new iPhone commercial features a very brief, instrumental snippet of The Submarines' You, Me, and The Bourgeoisie.

Other resources:
The Submarines Website

Kate Nash: On the Brink

Kate Nash has 2 singles in rotation on WERS, the first Foundations, a snarky and catchy reflection on relationships and the second, Pumpkin Soup, a pop song just itching for commercial radio attention. Read entire story >

Josh Ritter's Historical Conquests

Josh Ritter (not related to John) has been a favorite of WERS for quite some time. Ritter has been receiving at least 10 plays a week since the debut of The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter, his 6th studio album. My favorite track off the album is 'The Temptation of Adam' but the entire album is rather impressive. Read entire story >

Increased Air Time: Devotchka

Devotchka, Rolling Stone's "Best Little Grammy-Nominated Band You’ve Never Heard Of", has been slowly creeping their way up the play list at WERS. The Clockwise Witness has been getting 5-6 plays per week for the last 6 weeks, but is on track for 10-14 plays this week. Read entire story >

Dr. Dog: The Second Coming of the Beatles?

I first discovered Dr. Dog when I called them out as a Best of SWSX 2005. Even back then, I thought they sounded a lot like the Beatles. Rolling Stone agrees stating, "The Philly quintet's low-fi, throwback sound -- cf. Beatles, Beach Boys, Chicago -- is still in effect. But the more you listen, the less Dr. Dog's influences seem to matter, since the songs are so damn likable." Read entire story >

Rising Star: Ingrid Michaelson

Ingrid Michaelson is the poster child for independent artists. The happily independent artist’s latest album, Girls and Boys has been consistently rotating at WERS since its debut reaching 15 plays 4 weeks ago. Read entire story >

Vampire Weekend Lives Up to the Hype

I assume WERS hasn't been giving Vampire Weekend the rotations they deserve due to the hype surrounding this band, however, the album easily meets (and exceeds) expectations.

I don't need to add to the noise, but Vampire Weekend's Caribbean/Calypso beats and simple lyrics are a welcome retreat from business as usual.