My relationship to music changed pretty significantly after I took over editing duties at the Deli SF in March 2008. What opened up before me with this new concentration on the local scene was a warm, rich, nurturing community full of talented musicians, writers and enthusiasts. And I’ve been fortunate enough to hear a myriad of great bands, many of which I may not have discovered otherwise. My favorite local record of 2008, and one of my overall favorites, was The Heavenly States' Delayer. It's a solid record from start to finish, at times reminding the listener of the Replacements [...]