The Top Local Recordings of 2008

1. Grampall Jookabox, “Ropechain”

In the realm of folk-music-meets-hip-hop experiments, “Ropechain” has a lot more in common with Beck than Everlast.

Grampall Jookabox mastermind Dave Adamson specializes in club-ready beats and unhinged lyricism. Song titles “Let’s Go Mad Together” and “I’m Absolutely Freaked Out” convey the tone.

Haunted by ghosts and girls, Adamson crafts an irresistible sonic nightmare.

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