Ask a Local: Britt Daniel's Favorite Albums of 2008

This winter, Austinist wanted to take some time to check in with some of our favorite local performers, artists and musicians to see what they enjoyed in 2008. Our request was simple: give us a few things that you enjoyed listening to this year, and feel free to include releases that might not have been released in 2008, but that found their way onto your turntable anyhow. We'll be sharing our own list too, but be patient and hear what some of our favorite folks thought was worthwhile in '08.

Up first is the venerable Britt Daniel of Spoon. Yes, we know he doesn't live here anymore. Still, Spoon remains one of our finest exports, and it isn't unheard of to see Daniel checking in on local shows when they're in town. The band has been in Austin on and off all fall working on their new album, due sometime in '09 on the trustworthy Merge label. Here's what Mr. Daniel enjoyed this year (in no particular order):

Crooked Fingers Forfeit / Fortune
The Heavenly States Delayer
Jay Reatard Matador Singles '08
Carbon/Silicon The Last Post
Wolf Parade At Mount Zoomer
Deerhunter Microcastle
Q Tip The Renaissance
Coin Under Tongue Coin Under Tongue
Earles & Jensen Just Farr a Laugh, Vol. 1 and 2: The Greatest Prank Phone Call Ever! Check it out: "My Friends Call Me Ditchweed. Don’t Ask. OK, Go Ahead and Ask" (mp3)
The Walkmen You & Me