There's indie rock. And then there's indie rock in horn-rimmed glasses. Not quite art rock, but "smart rock." According to the lexicographers at Urban Dictionary, smart rock is:
"...music that appeals to a discerning, educated audience ... often mellow yet complex ... the antonym of 'dude rock.'
Example: 'Instead of studying their AP English Literature homework, William and Sara made out to Smart rock on the couch.'"
Forthwith: How we made out in 2008.
Click here for more entries in the Best CDs of 2008 series.
1 of
— Okkervil River
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2 of
— The Hold Steady 200
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3 of
— Shearwater art 200
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4 of
— Conor Oberst
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5 of
— My Morning Jacket
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6 of
— Fleet Foxes art 200
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7 of
— Department of Eagles
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8 of
— Leatherbag
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9 of
— The Smiths
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Copyright 2008 KUT 90.5
