Disappointing Albums
Wu Tang Clan-The 8th Diagram The first half of the album is great, with the exception of "Heart Gently Weeps". The other half though, is full of uninspired raps and pedestrian production.
RJD2-The Third Hand After Since we Last Spoke, I had really high hopes for RJD2. Unfortunately, I ended up getting subpar Elliot Smith style singing, poor attempts at indie rock, and even poorer attempts at Cars style New Wave.
The Stooges-The Weirdness I should have expected this since it's been such a long time since they've been together, but still.
Six Organs Of Admittance-Shelter From The Ash Come on Ben, you're capable of better.
Interpol-Our Love to Admire Repeat listens have not been kind to this one.
Throbbing Gristle-Part Two-The Endless Not It has it's moments, but it sure won't stay up there with older albums.
Explosions in the Sky-All the Sudden I Miss Everyone I like them, but this was a bit of a disappointment for me.
Pleasent Suprises
Substanz T-Beyond E One of the more unjustly slept on techno albums of the year. A nice blend of cold ambient, trip hop, intelligent techno, and some killer bass grooves. Oh, and the title means "Beyond Electronic"
Nine Inch Nails-Year Zero The first album I like from Trent Reznor, thanks mostly for the killer production it has. Too bad Reznor still can't write lyrics.