Spin - The 40 Best Albums of 2008

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Spin's list of the top albums of 2008 has "Dear Science" by TV on the Radio at the top spot, the second time in three years that the band has taken the award. The top 10 includes Lil Wayne, Portishead, Fleet Foxes, Santogold, Deer Hunter, Hot Chip, Coldplay, and MGMT. The inclusion of old school bands REM, Guns-n-Roses, and Oasis on the list has caused the most criticism, with many fans saying that their latest releases were not up to the level of being worthy. Whether to find some overlooked tracks or to dispute the findings, the list is worth a look for the best of 2008.

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