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It always found it interesting that people like to wallow in their sadness and listen to music that possibly makes them probably feel worse. 2008 was a tough year for many people. I found it more therapeutic to listen to bands/musicians that don't take themselves too seriously. Some refreshing new bands that put out albums in 2008, were MGMT, Jamie Lidell, and Vampire Weekend. Some of the upbeat songs by these artists are: Time To Pretend, Another Day, and Oxford Comma.

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