B-Side Guys

The Best Albums of 2008

Every album of 2008, ranked by B-Side Breakdown: the reviews from 38 outlets we trust, put on one 0–100 scale. An album needs at least 5 reviews to make the list.

Album cover for Third by PortisheadNumber one of 2008PortisheadThird88 B+9 critics · 89% approval · Broad agreement
Average Breakdown68across 2008's albums. That's higher than 2% of the other years here.
Liked22%of 2008's albums scored 75 or higher. Across every year it's 49%.
Most divisiveContentiousThe Kooks, Konk split the critics more than any other album of the year.A-Sides0%of 2008's albums earned an A-Side. Across every year it's 6.3%.
  1. 1Album cover for Third by Portishead
    PortisheadThirdApril 8, 2008 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Broad agreement
    88B+
  2. 2Album cover for Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
    Fleet FoxesFleet FoxesJune 3, 2008 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    88B+
  3. 3Album cover for obZen by Meshuggah
    MeshuggahobZenFebruary 27, 2008 · 5 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    87B+
  4. 4Album cover for Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
    Nick Cave and the Bad SeedsDig, Lazarus, Dig!!!February 29, 2008 · 9 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    86B
  5. 5Album cover for Sun Giant by Fleet Foxes
    Fleet FoxesSun GiantMarch 9, 2008 · 6 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    85B
  6. 6Album cover for Brighter Than Creation’s Dark by Drive-By Truckers
    Drive-By TruckersBrighter Than Creation’s DarkJanuary 22, 2008 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Some debate
    85B
  7. 7Album cover for Tha Carter III by Lil Wayne
    Lil WayneTha Carter IIIJune 9, 2008 · 9 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    85B
  8. 8Album cover for Carried to Dust by Calexico
    CalexicoCarried to DustSeptember 8, 2008 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  9. 9Album cover for All I Intended to Be by Emmylou Harris
    Emmylou HarrisAll I Intended to BeJune 6, 2008 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  10. 10Album cover for The Odd Couple by Gnarls Barkley
    Gnarls BarkleyThe Odd CoupleMarch 18, 2008 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Broad agreement
    79C+

How 2008 grades

Share of albums at each letter grade. A is 90 and up, F is below 60.

2008

A0%
B8%
C43%
D32%
F18%

Every year

A6%
B24%
C37%
D22%
F11%
  1. 11Album cover for Love on the Inside by Sugarland
    SugarlandLove on the InsideJuly 22, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  2. 12Album cover for Detours by Sheryl Crow
    Sheryl CrowDetoursJanuary 30, 2008 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  3. 13Album cover for Consolers of the Lonely by The Raconteurs
    The RaconteursConsolers of the LonelyMarch 24, 2008 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Unanimous
    78C+
  4. 14Album cover for Death Magnetic by Metallica
    MetallicaDeath MagneticSeptember 6, 2008 · 12 reviews · 83% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  5. 15Album cover for Asking for Flowers by Kathleen Edwards
    Kathleen EdwardsAsking for FlowersMarch 4, 2008 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Unanimous
    78C+
  6. 16Album cover for It’s Not Me, It’s You by Lily Allen
    Lily AllenIt’s Not Me, It’s YouDecember 2, 2008 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  7. 17Album cover for Furr by Blitzen Trapper
    Blitzen TrapperFurrSeptember 22, 2008 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  8. 18Album cover for Accelerate by R.E.M.
    R.E.M.AccelerateMarch 11, 2008 · 13 reviews · 77% approval · Some debate
    77C+
  9. 19Album cover for 808s & Heartbreak by Kanye West
    Kanye West808s & HeartbreakNovember 21, 2008 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Some debate
    76C
  10. 20Album cover for Attack & Release by The Black Keys
    The Black KeysAttack & ReleaseMarch 31, 2008 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  11. 21Album cover for Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends by Coldplay
    ColdplayViva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsMay 26, 2008 · 11 reviews · 45% approval · Some debate
    76C
  12. 22Album cover for Youth Novels by Lykke Li
    Lykke LiYouth NovelsJanuary 30, 2008 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  13. 23Album cover for Working on a Dream by Bruce Springsteen
    Bruce SpringsteenWorking on a DreamDecember 3, 2008 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    75C
  14. 24Album cover for Pro Tools by GZA
    GZAPro ToolsAugust 19, 2008 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  15. 25Album cover for The Fame by Lady Gaga
    Lady GagaThe FameAugust 19, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    75C

Where 2008 sits

Average Breakdown, for albums with five or more reviews.

Next to the years around it

200570
200671
200770
2008 (this year)68
200968
201069
201169

By genre

Metal & Punk74
Folk, Country & Americana70
Indie & Alternative69
Hip-Hop & Rap69
Rock67
Pop64
  1. 26Album cover for The Way of All Flesh by Gojira
    GojiraThe Way of All FleshOctober 6, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    75C
  2. 27Album cover for Heart On by Eagles of Death Metal
    Eagles of Death MetalHeart OnOctober 25, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  3. 28Album cover for Motörizer by Motörhead
    MotörheadMotörizerAugust 26, 2008 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Some debate
    74C
  4. 29Album cover for Ego Trippin’ by Snoop Dogg
    Snoop DoggEgo Trippin’March 11, 2008 · 9 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    74C
  5. 30Album cover for Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
    GoldfrappSeventh TreeFebruary 6, 2008 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    73C
  6. 31Album cover for Velocifero by Ladytron
    LadytronVelociferoMay 31, 2008 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Broad agreement
    73C
  7. 32Album cover for Scars on Broadway by Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway
    Daron Malakian and Scars on BroadwayScars on BroadwayJuly 26, 2008 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Broad agreement
    73C
  8. 33Album cover for Year of the Gentleman by Ne-Yo
    Ne-YoYear of the GentlemanJanuary 1, 2008 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    73C
  9. 34Album cover for Electric Arguments by The Fireman
    The FiremanElectric ArgumentsNovember 24, 2008 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Contentious
    72C-
  10. 35Album cover for WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip by Madlib
    MadlibWLIB AM: King of the WigflipSeptember 30, 2008 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  11. 36Album cover for H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 by Prodigy
    ProdigyH.N.I.C. Pt. 2April 22, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    72C-
  12. 37Album cover for Scream Aim Fire by Bullet for My Valentine
    Bullet for My ValentineScream Aim FireJanuary 23, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    72C-
  13. 38Album cover for Fast Times at Barrington High by The Academy Is...
    The Academy Is…Fast Times at Barrington HighAugust 15, 2008 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  14. 39Album cover for Ultra Beatdown by DragonForce
    DragonForceUltra BeatdownAugust 20, 2008 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Divided
    72C-
  15. 40Album cover for Black Ice by AC/DC
    AC/DCBlack IceOctober 17, 2008 · 10 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  16. 41Album cover for Troubadour by George Strait
    George StraitTroubadourApril 1, 2008 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  17. 42Album cover for Play by Brad Paisley
    Brad PaisleyPlayNovember 4, 2008 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Divided
    72C-
  18. 43Album cover for Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust by Sigur Rós
    Sigur RósMeð suð í eyrum við spilum endalaustJune 23, 2008 · 13 reviews · 62% approval · Divided
    72C-
  19. 44Album cover for Hands by Little Boots
    Little BootsHandsJune 8, 2008 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  20. 45Album cover for Bring Ya to the Brink by Cyndi Lauper
    Cyndi LauperBring Ya to the BrinkMay 27, 2008 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Broad agreement
    71C-
  21. 46Album cover for Evolver by John Legend
    John LegendEvolverOctober 22, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    71C-
  22. 47Album cover for Funplex by The B-52's
    The B-52'sFunplexMarch 25, 2008 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Broad agreement
    71C-
  23. 48Album cover for The Slip by Nine Inch Nails
    Nine Inch NailsThe SlipMay 5, 2008 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  24. 49Album cover for Paper Trail by T.I.
    T.I.Paper TrailSeptember 29, 2008 · 7 reviews · 29% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  25. 50Album cover for Modern Guilt by Beck
    BeckModern GuiltJuly 5, 2008 · 11 reviews · 55% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  1. 1Album cover for Detours by Sheryl Crow
    Sheryl CrowDetoursJanuary 30, 2008 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  2. 2Album cover for It’s Not Me, It’s You by Lily Allen
    Lily AllenIt’s Not Me, It’s YouDecember 2, 2008 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  3. 3Album cover for The Fame by Lady Gaga
    Lady GagaThe FameAugust 19, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    75C
  4. 4Album cover for Hands by Little Boots
    Little BootsHandsJune 8, 2008 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  5. 5Album cover for Bring Ya to the Brink by Cyndi Lauper
    Cyndi LauperBring Ya to the BrinkMay 27, 2008 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Broad agreement
    71C-
  6. 6Album cover for Safe Trip Home by Dido
    DidoSafe Trip HomeNovember 14, 2008 · 11 reviews · 36% approval · Some debate
    69D+
  7. 7Album cover for Funhouse by Pink
    PinkFunhouseOctober 24, 2008 · 10 reviews · 30% approval · Some debate
    68D+
  8. 8Album cover for Discipline by Janet Jackson
    Janet JacksonDisciplineFebruary 22, 2008 · 8 reviews · 38% approval · Some debate
    66D
  9. 9Album cover for 19 by Adele
    Adele19January 27, 2008 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Divided
    66D
  10. 10Album cover for Out of Control by Girls Aloud
    Girls AloudOut of ControlOctober 31, 2008 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Divided
    66D
  11. 11Album cover for E=MC² by Mariah Carey
    Mariah CareyE=MC²January 1, 2008 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Divided
    65D
  12. 12Album cover for Hard Candy by Madonna
    MadonnaHard CandyApril 19, 2008 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Divided
    65D
  13. 13Album cover for Bittersweet World by Ashlee Simpson
    Ashlee SimpsonBittersweet WorldJanuary 1, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    64D
  14. 14Album cover for I Am… Sasha Fierce by Beyoncé
    BeyoncéI Am… Sasha FierceNovember 12, 2008 · 9 reviews · 11% approval · Some debate
    63D
  15. 15Album cover for Lenka by Lenka
    LenkaLenkaJune 28, 2008 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Divided
    61D-
  16. 16Album cover for A Little Bit Longer by Jonas Brothers
    Jonas BrothersA Little Bit LongerAugust 12, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Contentious
    61D-
  17. 17Album cover for Some People Have Real Problems by Sia
    SiaSome People Have Real ProblemsJanuary 8, 2008 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Contentious
    60D-
  18. 18Album cover for Circus by Britney Spears
    Britney SpearsCircusNovember 26, 2008 · 10 reviews · 10% approval · Some debate
    60D-
  19. 19Album cover for Simple Plan by Simple Plan
    Simple PlanSimple PlanFebruary 6, 2008 · 7 reviews · 14% approval · Divided
    58F
  20. 20Album cover for Coco by Colbie Caillat
    Colbie CaillatCocoOctober 11, 2008 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Contentious
    56F
  1. 1Album cover for Brighter Than Creation’s Dark by Drive-By Truckers
    Drive-By TruckersBrighter Than Creation’s DarkJanuary 22, 2008 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Some debate
    85B
  2. 2Album cover for Attack & Release by The Black Keys
    The Black KeysAttack & ReleaseMarch 31, 2008 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  3. 3Album cover for Working on a Dream by Bruce Springsteen
    Bruce SpringsteenWorking on a DreamDecember 3, 2008 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    75C
  4. 4Album cover for Heart On by Eagles of Death Metal
    Eagles of Death MetalHeart OnOctober 25, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  5. 5Album cover for Motörizer by Motörhead
    MotörheadMotörizerAugust 26, 2008 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Some debate
    74C
  6. 6Album cover for Scars on Broadway by Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway
    Daron Malakian and Scars on BroadwayScars on BroadwayJuly 26, 2008 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Broad agreement
    73C
  7. 7Album cover for Electric Arguments by The Fireman
    The FiremanElectric ArgumentsNovember 24, 2008 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Contentious
    72C-
  8. 8Album cover for Black Ice by AC/DC
    AC/DCBlack IceOctober 17, 2008 · 10 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  9. 9Album cover for Funplex by The B-52's
    The B-52'sFunplexMarch 25, 2008 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Broad agreement
    71C-
  10. 10Album cover for The Slip by Nine Inch Nails
    Nine Inch NailsThe SlipMay 5, 2008 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  11. 11Album cover for Folie à Deux by Fall Out Boy
    Fall Out BoyFolie à DeuxDecember 10, 2008 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Divided
    70C-
  12. 12Album cover for Good to Be Bad by Whitesnake
    WhitesnakeGood to Be BadApril 18, 2008 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Broad agreement
    70C-
  13. 13Album cover for Appeal to Reason by Rise Against
    Rise AgainstAppeal to Reason2008 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    69D+
  14. 14Album cover for Forth by The Verve
    The VerveForthAugust 25, 2008 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    67D+
  15. 15Album cover for Weezer by Weezer
    WeezerWeezerJune 3, 2008 · 13 reviews · 31% approval · Divided
    67D+
  16. 16Album cover for We Started Nothing by The Ting Tings
    The Ting TingsWe Started NothingMay 16, 2008 · 10 reviews · 30% approval · Divided
    64D
  17. 17Album cover for Chinese Democracy by Guns N' Roses
    Guns N' RosesChinese DemocracyJune 18, 2008 · 13 reviews · 31% approval · Divided
    63D
  18. 18Album cover for Liverpool 8 by Ringo Starr
    Ringo StarrLiverpool 8January 14, 2008 · 5 reviews · 0% approval · Some debate
    58F
  19. 19Album cover for Saints of Los Angeles by Mötley Crüe
    Mötley CrüeSaints of Los AngelesJune 18, 2008 · 9 reviews · 11% approval · Some debate
    57F
  20. 20Album cover for Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace by The Offspring
    The OffspringRise and Fall, Rage and GraceJune 11, 2008 · 7 reviews · 29% approval · Divided
    52F
  1. 1Album cover for Fleet Foxes by Fleet Foxes
    Fleet FoxesFleet FoxesJune 3, 2008 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    88B+
  2. 2Album cover for Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
    Nick Cave and the Bad SeedsDig, Lazarus, Dig!!!February 29, 2008 · 9 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    86B
  3. 3Album cover for Sun Giant by Fleet Foxes
    Fleet FoxesSun GiantMarch 9, 2008 · 6 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    85B
  4. 4Album cover for Carried to Dust by Calexico
    CalexicoCarried to DustSeptember 8, 2008 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  5. 5Album cover for Consolers of the Lonely by The Raconteurs
    The RaconteursConsolers of the LonelyMarch 24, 2008 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Unanimous
    78C+
  6. 6Album cover for Furr by Blitzen Trapper
    Blitzen TrapperFurrSeptember 22, 2008 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  7. 7Album cover for Accelerate by R.E.M.
    R.E.M.AccelerateMarch 11, 2008 · 13 reviews · 77% approval · Some debate
    77C+
  8. 8Album cover for Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends by Coldplay
    ColdplayViva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsMay 26, 2008 · 11 reviews · 45% approval · Some debate
    76C
  9. 9Album cover for Youth Novels by Lykke Li
    Lykke LiYouth NovelsJanuary 30, 2008 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  10. 10Album cover for Seventh Tree by Goldfrapp
    GoldfrappSeventh TreeFebruary 6, 2008 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    73C
  11. 11Album cover for Fast Times at Barrington High by The Academy Is...
    The Academy Is…Fast Times at Barrington HighAugust 15, 2008 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  12. 12Album cover for Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust by Sigur Rós
    Sigur RósMeð suð í eyrum við spilum endalaustJune 23, 2008 · 13 reviews · 62% approval · Divided
    72C-
  13. 13Album cover for Modern Guilt by Beck
    BeckModern GuiltJuly 5, 2008 · 11 reviews · 55% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  14. 14Album cover for The Age of the Understatement by The Last Shadow Puppets
    The Last Shadow PuppetsThe Age of the UnderstatementApril 16, 2008 · 11 reviews · 64% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  15. 15Album cover for The Bedlam in Goliath by The Mars Volta
    The Mars VoltaThe Bedlam in GoliathJanuary 23, 2008 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Divided
    70C-
  16. 16Album cover for Pretty. Odd. by Panic! at the Disco
    Panic! at the DiscoPretty. Odd.March 21, 2008 · 10 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  17. 17Album cover for Day & Age by The Killers
    The KillersDay & AgeNovember 18, 2008 · 8 reviews · 25% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  18. 18Album cover for Dig Out Your Soul by Oasis
    OasisDig Out Your SoulOctober 1, 2008 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  19. 19Album cover for Cardinology by Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
    Ryan Adams & the CardinalsCardinologyOctober 28, 2008 · 10 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    69D+
  20. 20Album cover for Antidotes by Foals
    FoalsAntidotesMarch 21, 2008 · 9 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    69D+
  1. 1Album cover for Tha Carter III by Lil Wayne
    Lil WayneTha Carter IIIJune 9, 2008 · 9 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    85B
  2. 2Album cover for The Odd Couple by Gnarls Barkley
    Gnarls BarkleyThe Odd CoupleMarch 18, 2008 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Broad agreement
    79C+
  3. 3Album cover for 808s & Heartbreak by Kanye West
    Kanye West808s & HeartbreakNovember 21, 2008 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Some debate
    76C
  4. 4Album cover for Pro Tools by GZA
    GZAPro ToolsAugust 19, 2008 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  5. 5Album cover for Ego Trippin’ by Snoop Dogg
    Snoop DoggEgo Trippin’March 11, 2008 · 9 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    74C
  6. 6Album cover for WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip by Madlib
    MadlibWLIB AM: King of the WigflipSeptember 30, 2008 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  7. 7Album cover for H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 by Prodigy
    ProdigyH.N.I.C. Pt. 2April 22, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    72C-
  8. 8Album cover for Paper Trail by T.I.
    T.I.Paper TrailSeptember 29, 2008 · 7 reviews · 29% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  9. 9Album cover for LAX by The Game
    The GameLAXAugust 22, 2008 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Broad agreement
    70C-
  10. 10Album cover for Theater of the Mind by Ludacris
    LudacrisTheater of the MindNovember 24, 2008 · 8 reviews · 25% approval · Some debate
    67D+
  11. 11Album cover for Three Ringz by T-Pain
    T-PainThree RingzNovember 11, 2008 · 5 reviews · 0% approval · Unanimous
    66D
  12. 12Album cover for The Recession by Jeezy
    JeezyThe RecessionSeptember 2, 2008 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Divided
    66D
  13. 13Album cover for Trilla by Rick Ross
    Rick RossTrillaMarch 11, 2008 · 8 reviews · 25% approval · Divided
    64D
  14. 14Album cover for Brass Knuckles by Nelly
    NellyBrass KnucklesSeptember 10, 2008 · 7 reviews · 14% approval · Some debate
    59F
  15. 15Album cover for Mail on Sunday by Flo Rida
    Flo RidaMail on SundayMarch 17, 2008 · 8 reviews · 13% approval · Divided
    54F
  16. 16Album cover for T·O·S (Terminate on Sight) by G-Unit
    G-UnitT·O·S (Terminate on Sight)June 27, 2008 · 7 reviews · 0% approval · Divided
    52F
  1. 1Album cover for All I Intended to Be by Emmylou Harris
    Emmylou HarrisAll I Intended to BeJune 6, 2008 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  2. 2Album cover for Love on the Inside by Sugarland
    SugarlandLove on the InsideJuly 22, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  3. 3Album cover for Asking for Flowers by Kathleen Edwards
    Kathleen EdwardsAsking for FlowersMarch 4, 2008 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Unanimous
    78C+
  4. 4Album cover for Troubadour by George Strait
    George StraitTroubadourApril 1, 2008 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  5. 5Album cover for Play by Brad Paisley
    Brad PaisleyPlayNovember 4, 2008 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Divided
    72C-
  6. 6Album cover for Fearless by Taylor Swift
    Taylor SwiftFearlessNovember 11, 2008 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    71C-
  7. 7Album cover for Good Time by Alan Jackson
    Alan JacksonGood TimeMarch 4, 2008 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    70C-
  8. 8Album cover for Perfectly Clear by Jewel
    JewelPerfectly ClearJune 3, 2008 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Some debate
    66D
  9. 9Album cover for Do You Know by Jessica Simpson
    Jessica SimpsonDo You KnowAugust 27, 2008 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Divided
    55F
  10. 10Album cover for Lucky Old Sun by Kenny Chesney
    Kenny ChesneyLucky Old SunOctober 14, 2008 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Contentious
    54F
  1. 1Album cover for obZen by Meshuggah
    MeshuggahobZenFebruary 27, 2008 · 5 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    87B+
  2. 2Album cover for Death Magnetic by Metallica
    MetallicaDeath MagneticSeptember 6, 2008 · 12 reviews · 83% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  3. 3Album cover for The Way of All Flesh by Gojira
    GojiraThe Way of All FleshOctober 6, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    75C
  4. 4Album cover for Scream Aim Fire by Bullet for My Valentine
    Bullet for My ValentineScream Aim FireJanuary 23, 2008 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    72C-
  5. 5Album cover for Ultra Beatdown by DragonForce
    DragonForceUltra BeatdownAugust 20, 2008 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Divided
    72C-
  6. 6Album cover for Indestructible by Disturbed
    DisturbedIndestructibleJune 3, 2008 · 6 reviews · 0% approval · Some debate
    58F

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