01. Burning Airlines ~ Identikit Musical and poetic genius J. Robbins (formerly Jawbox) made us a perfect album.
02. Ryan Adams ~ Gold
Classically great singer-songwriter tunes from sexy Whiskeytown frontman
03. Centro-matic ~ Distance & Clime
Lo-fi, but hi-impact, you'll feel it in your heart & soul
04. Beulah ~ The Coast Is Never Clear
Poppy, hummable songs that are still unique and beautifully textured.
05. Pete Yorn ~ Musicforthemorningafter
Classic songwriting in the tradition of Springsteen (with a Smiths influence!)
06. Remy Zero ~ The Golden Hum
A shining home that takes you gracefully through bittersweet ballads and play-it-loud rock
07. Kristin Hersh ~ Sunny Border Blue
An excellent blend of her band sensibility and her solo work
08. Minibar ~ Road Movies
Hooky, soulful songs that are completely addicting
09. Snow Patrol ~ When It's All Over We Still Have To Clear Up
Angelic vocals and clever, thoughtful songs delivered from Scotland
10. Lucinda Williams ~ Essence
Beautiful blues that go straight to your heart
11. Stereophonics ~ Just Enough Education To Perform
Golden singing, rockin' guitar and lovely songwriting combine for wonderful Brit-Pop
12. Death Cab For Cutie ~ The Photo Album
Edgy songs enhanced by startling lyrical insights and creative arrangements
13. Rebecca Gates ~ Ruby Series
Sparkley, trip-hoppy tunes from former Spinanes gal
14. Sigur Rós ~ Ágætis Byrjun
Ethereal, magnificent songs from Iceland that are each like a little pop symphonys
15. Kid Loco ~ Kill Your Darlings
Dance music with soul and the vocals of Tim Keegan
16. Sparklehorse ~ It's A Wonderful Life
Whispery vocals, spooky sounds, lo-fi textures
17. Spoon ~ Girls Can Tell
Heartbreak from Austin with delicious rhythms and deceptively simple guitar
18. Björk ~ Vespertine
Intimate new work from the diva of otherworldly pop
19. Red House Painters ~ Old Ramon
Gorgeous melancholy songs painted with Kozelek's comforting vocals
20. Lloyd Cole ~ The Negatives
Another album of gems from the master of the ideal pop song
21. Natalie Merchant ~ Motherland
It could be her best album ever
22. You Am I ~ Dress Me Slowly
Sweaty, gritty rock 'n roll from Aussie favorites
23. Quasi ~ The Sword Of God
Smart and quirky music by Sleater-Kinney's drummer and her ex-husband Sam
24. Mercury Rev ~ All Is Dream
Haunting soundscapes carved out of musical chaos
25. Built To Spill ~ Ancient Melodies Of The Future
The album title describes it perfectly
26. Creeper Lagoon ~ Take Back The Universe And Give Me Yesterday
Power-pop anthems with some twisted grooves thrown in
27. Preston School Of Industry ~ All This Sounds Gas
Pavement co-founder Spiral Stairs proves Malkmus wasn't the only talented one
28. Scout Niblett ~ Sweetheart Fever
If Cat Power had a younger sister ...
29. The Standard ~ The Standard
Compelling vocals tell sad stories over solid Northwest rock tunes
30. Curve ~ Gift
Massive, dark guitar with some electronic elements and sultry devil vocals
31. The Frames ~ For The Birds
Dublin favorites get a U.S. release for their ethereal, compelling music
32. Trembling Blue Stars ~ Alive To Every Smile
Dance music with an indie rock twist a la St Etienne