It’s the annual piece of self-indulgence as the itm? writers choose their favourites. But we feel it’s only fair that you, dear reader, should get the opportunity of right to reply.
So, here are the top 10s as selected by the itm? writers. Select your favourite from the list – or, in the unlikely event that your own favourite isn’t in our top 10, name them in the field at the bottom of each section.
1. Radiohead 2. The Hold Steady
or... your nomination: | top band: Radiohead
clearly curriedfavour with their budget-busting giveaway album. | ____________________________ | ____________________________ |
1. Santogold
9. Sia
or... your nomination: | Top female solo: Santogold
appearances at Inveraray and Reading cemented Ms White's growing reputation in 2008. | ____________________________ | ____________________________ |
or... your nomination: | Top male solo: Bon Iver
Ah, this is awkward. A one-man band of sorts, Bon Iver is the alias of Justin Vernon. Though he does, for live shows certainly, employ a couple of cohorts. Oh, hell, he'd not have won best band, so hopefully he'll forgive us the pluralising. | ____________________________ | ____________________________ |
or... your nomination: | album: British Sea Power - Do You Like Rock Music? Long-time itm? favourites, the Brighton lads continued their measured (some might say 'glacial') progress to mass appeal. | ____________________________ | ____________________________ |
or... your nomination: | single: Vampire Weekend - Mansard Roof
The New York 4-piece have come along leaps and bounds since last year in their attempt to bring the sounds of Soweto to the masses | ____________________________ | ____________________________ |
or... your nomination: | Live act: My Bloody Valentine
What's the saying - if it's too loud you're too old? A series of deafening shows around the UK gained the reformed shoegaze act, we presume, a whole host of younger fans who still have their hearing (or earplugs). | ____________________________ | ____________________________ |
or... your nomination: | newcomer: Bon Iver Fortunately there's no 'best new band' category, Bon Iver (Mr Iver to you, Bon to his chums) taking on all comers both solo and groups. (and we know that he released his debut in 2007. 'Newcomer' is relative, so if you heard of him before we did, well done.) | ____________________________ | ____________________________ |
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a vintage year but the rabbit win it just