Top 5 of '08!

So much incredible music released this year! It's really hard to pick just 5, but if I had to, here are my final top 5 songs of 2008. If you don't own any of these records, you need to.
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#5. 'Cyanide' - Metallica - Death Magnetic
Yes, Metallica. I love Death Magnetic, and seeing them live again after so many years totally re-instilled my love for the band. Bash them all you want, but I am no longer a hater.

#4. 'More News From Nowhere' - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!
Quite possibly one of my favorite Nick Cave records. Photographing him earlier this year was without a doubt one of my most memorable concert photography experiences.

#3. 'Crooked Head' - Fucked Up - The Chemistry Of Common Life
In today's world of lame "Screamo" bands, poser "Hardcore" bands, and just plain bad "Punk Rock" bands, it's nice that some bands still get it. Fucked Up is one of those bands. Looking forward to finally seeing them live in Feb '09!

#2. 'Eastern Woman' - Orchid
I really can't say enough good things about Orchid. I totally discovered them by accident. They are amazing live. Hopefully they are going to release an album in '09.

#1. 'Dethroned' - Death Angel - Killing Season
Killing Season is also my pick for album of the year. If you read this space, you know how "fan boy" I am over Death Angel. Enough Said.