Pitchfork's 40.

If you follow the blog you may know I'm a fan of music videos.  I follow various directors' work, I'm interested in the techniques used, and Michel Gondry is a genius.  A few weeks ago Jeremy sent me a link to Pitchfork's Top 40 Music Videos of 2008.  I would say they probably missed some, and some of the ones they included weren't all that great.  Most of them I hadn't even seen before.  Their were a lot of goodies I felt everyone should check out though.  It was a little hard whittling down the list to just 10, but some were a little too crazy to post... though crazy is usually a good thing when it comes to music videos.  So here's my top 10 (in no particular order) from Pitchfork's list of 40 of the best Music Videos of 2008: 

Bjork: "Wanderlust" done by Encyclopedia Pictura

Bjork never disappoints.  Her music as well as her videos are always daring, different and good.   

The BPA f/David Byrne and Dizzee Rascal: "Toe Jam" directed by Keith Schofield

Fantastic use of those darned "censored" bars!

Buddy System: "Return To Horse Mountain" directed by Lauren Gregg & Craig Sheldon

Cartoon music videos are usually the best.  Those kids gave that unicorn the business.  Someone tell Lemar & Dauley they stole they're color palette for this joint.

Gnarls Barkley: "Who's Gonna Save My Soul Now" directed by Chris Milk

The Milk Man strikes again.

Hot Chip: "Ready For The Floor"

Intersting tests they're running.  The composition and colors of the shots are dope.  The Joker?

Justice - "Stress" directed by Romain Gravas

This some straight Project Mayhem type stuff... what does it all mean Mr. Gravas!?

She & Him: "Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?" directed by Ace Norton

A cartoon and live action mixture is usually dope as well.  Word to Roger Rabbit.  And I like the little ghost dudes. 

Thunderheist: "Jerk It" done by That-Go

All about the innuendo.  

Chad VanGaalen: "Molten Light" done by Chad VanGaalen

They got what they deserved.  Jerks.

Kanye West f/Dwele: "Flashing Lights" directed by Spike Jonze

This joint thoroughly disturbed me.  Its not even the full song, yet it intrigued me, mainly because its only 3 shots.