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Written by Jimmy Hitt, CC2K Staff Writer
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 It’s been an underwhelming, unpredictable year for music so far (or has it?). 2008 has seen few of the breakout masterworks of 2007 (see Of Montreal, LCD Soundsystem, M.I.A., et al) and more discreet, experimental releases, with minimal electronic albums ruling the first six months. Since the mid-way point of the year, however, a few more traditional, exciting releases popped up that don't require much in the way of effort on the part of the listener. But, if you find yourself just too damn busy these days to keep up with new releases, the following ten albums should provide a fairly comprehensive guide to the first six months of music in 2008.
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Written by Jimmy Hitt, CC2K Staff Writer
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 In our Instant Expert column, CC2k Music Editor Jimmy Hitt gives you a crash course on a unique, up-and-coming or otherwise extraordinary artist.
This week's rocker to get the Instant Expert treatment is a band from across the pond called Hot Chip. Read on, and wow all your friends at cocktail parties, laugh-ins, sleepovers and campouts with your comprehensive knowledge of a lesser-known artist!
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Written by Jimmy Hitt, CC2K Staff Writer
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 In our Instant Expert column, CC2k Music Editor Jimmy Hitt gives you a crash course on a unique, up-and-coming or otherwise extraordinary artist.
This week's rocker to get the Instant Expert treatment is freak-folk maestro Devendra Banhart. Read on, and wow all your friends at cocktail parties, laugh-ins, sleepovers and campouts with your comprehensive knowledge of a lesser-known artist!
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Written by Jimmy Hitt, CC2K Staff Writer
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 Our Lists go up to 11 So, in essence, this is the mix tape I would hand you if you were my friend and you were stuck in a Russian submersible all year. And hey, we all need friends around here. I could be a friend to you…hard to get…I like that...
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Written by Jimmy Hitt, CC2K Staff Writer
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 In the first in an ongoing series, CC2K Music Editor Jimmy Hitt breaks down everything you need to know about a band, so you can fully appreciate both the artist, and the art. In this installment, Jimmy becomes the MFWIC, and teaches about M.I.A.
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