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ambulance

Ambulance TV on the Radio have a very distinctive sound. From Tunde Adebimpe’s unique voice to David Sitek’s production style, TvotR offer dense and subdued musical gems. Their first official release, 2004’s Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes was not only …

#15 Ray LaMontagne - Gossip In The Grain

Anyone who knows me, knows that I have a strong passion for music. This year has been quite excep­tional. So here is my best of 2008 list.

Ray LaMon­tagne has been the modern equiv­alent to Van Morrison and I love him for it. Ray sings with conviction through the folky numbers and pop ballads that consume this release. On the track Let it be me he connects with “…and I remember all too well.…how it feels.…to be all alone” and with that he sold me. Maybe it’s simply the year I had, but I needed an album from him and I am happy with what I got.

Stand out tracks include: Let it be Me, Sarah and I Still Care For You.