Jimmy's Pick of the Week


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The new 2-disc edition with an extra 32 tracks

 

artist > Pavement

album > Brighten the Corners

release date > Nov 18th, 2008

label > Matador

 


David Byrne and Brian Eno, need I say more?

 

artist > David Byrne & Brian Eno

album > Everything That Happens

release date > Nov 25th, 2008

label > Todomundo


I never imagined this group coming from Colorado

 

artist > DeVotchKa

album > A Mad & Faithful Telling

release date > March 18th, 2008

label > ANTI-

 


These guys are good! Check 'em out ASAP!!!

 

artist > The Walkmen

album > You & Me

release date > Aug 19th, 2008

label > Gigantic

 


At just 38 minutes, this one is short and SWEET!

 

artist > Crooked Fingers

album > Forfeit/Fortune

release date > Oct 7th, 2008

label > Red Pig

 


New album from a great experimental band from NYC

 

artist > Gang Gang Dance

album > Dymphna

release date > Oct 21st, 2008

label > The Social Registry

 


Just go buy this one and pop it in your player

  

artist > Department of Eagles

album > In Ear Park

release date > Oct 7th, 2008

label > 4AD


Hailing from Germany, The Notwist do not disappoint

 

artist > The Notwist

album > The Devil, You + Me

release date > June 17th, 2008

label > Domino

 


The latest offering from David Berman & Co.

 

artist > Silver Jews

album > Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea

release date > June 17th, 2008

label > Drag City

 


Good chance you will not hear a better album in 2008

 

artist > TV on the Radio

album > Dear Science

release date > Sept 23rd, 2008

label > Interscope

 


The man of many names releases another gem


artist > Bonnie 'Prince' Billy

album > Lie Down in the Light

release date > May 12th, 2008

label > Drag City

 


Another great album from the one and only Calexico

 

artist > Calexico

album > Carried to Dust

release date > Sept 9th, 2008

label > Quarterstick


This one is a contender for best album of 2008

artist > Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

album > Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!

release date > March 3rd, 2008                                 

label > Mute


Put this album on repeat at your next party


artist > Shy Child

album > Noise Won't Stop

release date > May 6th, 2008

label > Kill Rock Stars