Loading ...What were the 80 most important musical recordings, artists, trends, events, and performances of 2008? What were the eight things this year that broke our hearts—or, at least, our ears? We’re happy to announce 80 ‘08 (and Heartbreak), Idolator’s year-end overview. The list is below the jump.
Posts Tagged ‘Mamma Mia’
Heartbreak No. 1: “Mamma Mia” Misses The Essence Of ABBA
Mon Dec 8 2008 by Kate Richardson
In addition to choosing our 80 favorite musical recordings, people, places, movements, and events of the year, Idolator has also chosen eight of its least favorites of 2008. In the first Heartbreak, Kate Richardson looks at a movie that misses an opportunity to immortalize Sweden’s greatest pop group—and its greatest ’70s fashion plates—on the big screen.
It Was Fun While It Lasted, Jonases
Fri Aug 29 2008 by Dan Gibson
It’s too close to call next week’s No. 1 album, but in all likelihood, it’ll be by someone much less palatable to the parents of today: The Jonas Brothers’ two-week stay at the top will be thwarted by either the name-dropping MC the Game or the masked metallers Slipknot. More »
Sugarland Vs. Miley Cyrus: Anyone’s Guess
Fri Jul 25 2008 by Dan Gibson
The Great Miley Cyrus/Sugarland Battle of ‘08 continues with today’s chart projections from Hits. Little did we know that Miley had a trick up her sleeve (on those days that she actually wears sleeves, anyway).
