I haven't heard it, but I've heard a couple Metallica fans say that the new album is a return to vintage form.... not sure if I'm buying that, but if it is it'll get good ratings.

I just got the new TV on the Radio and I have the new Okkerville i will say Tv on the Radio is a nice return and it made me respin cookie mtn which was by far the best gem of 06 my fear is the reviewers will hold them to cookie and this more pop for them ... we will see ... Drowned in sound loved it

For me a 'Return to form' for Metallica would mean a lot of six to eight minute songs composed of mostly loud guitar solos.

And since Metallica has been quoted as saying they're glad they don't have to play all the hard stuff at concerts anymore, I'm a bit skeptical.

I totally agree. But, I'm still intrigued.

ripped through the new TV on the Radio

acclaimed will have it as album of the year
Its light years ahead of Fleet Foxes

agreed htims!!

right jem it somehow superceeds cookie

Well that's not saying much. Of all the #1 acclaimed albums of the 00s (including Fleet Foxes so far this year)this is they lowest of all in my list. I'm sure whatever the #1 acclaimed album of 09 is will probably be better than TV on the Radio.

question about the chart: why are there big gaps between rankings in "the bubblers" ?

brennen, a ´Bubbler´ is a New-Entry or a Pole-Position beneath the Top 50. The gaps between are positions with descending CDs.

why is a best of the #1 on Metacritic. I thought Metacritic doesn't review compilations.

The clincher for TVOTR is that it will be reviewed equally in the US, UK, and Europe, and that's the only way to do really well with this formula.

Tim i disagree acclaimed has Neon Bible #1 of 07 and Dear Science is a better quality album ... I had In Rainbows at #1 but I guess journalists needed to redeem themselves for not reviewing Funeral when it first hit.

sorry htims ... tim means the actual (2008) # 1 in the Meta-Critic-Chart which is Steinski´s Retrospective.
which I also don´t get.

Yup their in need of some updates too. They wont post peoples comments anymore. The new Verve record has close to 50 posts yet not one can you read.

I'm gonna go with Death Magnetic because I don't like TV on the Radio that much. I wouldn't mind owning Death Magnetic though.

I agree with you both about META-Critic. But their number 1 album is never legit, and I also don't believe they normally review compilations ... oh well ... also quick question is BON IVER considered 2008 release or will it be filed under its 2007 self release, just wondering.

I listened to the new TV on Radio and Fleet Foxes are staying @ #1 for sure!

bet you my bottom dollar it wont...

Neither will TV on the Radio. If Arcade Fire are going to have two #1 albums back to back TV on the Radio have a less likely chance of doing the same.

Also keep in mind this chart is based on reviews, and acclaimed music's ratings are based on lists. Fleet Foxes got great reviews, but I don't think it's going to be on quite as many end of the year lists as stuff like TVOTR, Portishead, Bon Iver, etc.

The new Metallica is really good. It's weird, it's like they actually listened to all the fans who've been yelling at them since Load came out.

Poor Vampire Weekend have already been passed off as old news. I hope they get some recognition during the year end lists.

That Fleet Foxes album is rellay wonderful
Looks like a lost gem from 1967-68

I agree, Nicolas!

Curious about that new entry from the senior Randy Newman.

And I wouldn't mind winning a CD of ... TV on the Radio.

In other words, Dear Science is my tip for September!

reviews are pouring in lets see if the album stand the test of time

congrats to TV on the Radio for solid consistency

Excuse me for asking, but what is "Mega-Critic" exactly? At first, I thought it was some reviews-collecting site I hadn't heard of, so I searched for it on google and nothing came up.

Ah, forgive me. I spoke too quickly. Found the explanation thread for Mega-Critic. Nevermind.