Copying Yumi, I'm going to show the top 25 artists I listened to in 2008, according to my last.fm (http://www.last.fm/user/elefuntboy). It's addicting, get one.

Here we go:

25. James Blunt (117 listens) - A constant standby, particularly when I'm feeling down.
24. Beth Orton (121) - Central Reservation is, in my opinion, one of the best albums ever.
23. Kimya Dawson (122) - Leah Smith and the Juno movie made this one happen.
22. Jars of Clay (140) - Constant standby choice when I'm down.
21. The Envy Corps (152) - a new band for '08, and one I've been in love with here in IL. Check out "Keys to Good Living"

20. Natalie Merchant (159) - Pretty consistent again
19. Lily Allen (170) - I finally listened to Alright, Still and realized it's pretty damn good.
18. Enya (175) - Don't judge me.
17. Yann Tiersen (178) - Like you don't love Amelie.
16. Alanis Morissette (180) - She had a new album out, and it was good.
15. Dido (182) - Entirely listened to in the past month, thanks to her new album.
14. Farewell Flight (189) Again, new music for the year, and entirely IL for '08.
13. Eileen Ivers (203) - Acoustic Irish fiddler. Great for paper writing.
12. Coldplay (209) - I did like the new album, but I still love Rush of Blood to the Head
11. Jennifer Knapp (219) - A chick with a guitar who sings about Jesus. Score.

TOP TEN!

10. Tracy Chapman (245) - Always, always love Tracy.
9. Madonna (249) - Hard Candy may have been a let-down, but i gave it an honest effort.
8. Death Cab for Cutie (256) - Loved them so much more after I saw them live.
7. Skye (318). Two years in a row for this amazing British songstress.
6. A Fine Frenzy (346) - recommended by a dear friend, this singer rocked my 2008.
5. Alana Davis (561) - I've loved her now for ten years. 'Nuff said.
4. Regina Spektor (638) - loved her even more in 2007 than 2008, particularly Soviet Kitsch stuff.
3. Shawn Colvin (730) - folk singer i've loved for 15 years now.
2. Sufjan Stevens (741) - What can I say? I moved to Illinois and the album makes sense now!
1. Sarah McLachlan (770) -Hey, she released a best of--And i like it! :)