No Ripcord: Top 50 Albums of 2008 (Part Two)

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The top 25 records of 2008 has been posted. I have to be honest, the numero uno wasn't one of the more impressive albums I'd heard this year.

Individual writers' lists and the readers' poll should be available soon.

Also, Chicago Public Radio features a show called Sound Opinions with music critics Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot acting as hosts. Their recent countdown of 2008's best is online.

Sincerely,
Letters From A Tapehead

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