1. Beck
Sea Change
DGC/Geffen Records
Once again, he's outdone himself.
Even Jackson Browne should be suitably impressed
with this gloom n' doom beauty. Take Mutations and
remove any semblance of humor. |
2. Aimee Mann
Lost in Space
Superego Records
I don't understand how Bachelor No. 2 got raves
and this one seems to fly under the radar for most.
If she has more of these in her misery treasure trunk,
by all means keep em comin! |
3. Super Furry Animals
Rings Around the World
Beggars/XL Records
A real mish-mosh of Beatle-pop, electronica insanity and 70s cliché-isms.
A real feast for the ears and a fun record period. |
4. Queens of the Stone Age
Songs for the Deaf
Interscope
My devil-horned fingers are back though they are also crossed in hopes
that this will bring home the gold. |
5. The Flaming Lips
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
Warner Brothers
A perennial favorite of mine who continue to bring a big smile to my face.
Wayne & Co. dazzle and amaze once again.
The Beck/Lips show was quite a show to behold. |
6. Spoon
Kill The Moonlight
Merge Records
Alright, what's all the fuss about here? Well actually quite a
refreshingly good fuss. The use of space on this recording is
truly delightful as is how concise and tight it is.
Bob Pollard please take note! |
7. Rilo Kiley
The Execution of All Things
Saddle Creek
For fans of Bettie Serveert's Palomine, Liz Phair and the
powerful voice of Neko Case. Jenny Lewis' lyrics and delivery
are truly inspired. Also worth checking out is their 1st on Barsuk
(Take-Offs & Landings). |
8. The Bigger Lovers
Honey in the Hive
Yep Roc Records
Produced by Pernice Brothers' Thom Monahan, his stamp is
all over this plush pop plethora. Philadelphians oughta be proud
to add the Lovers to their list along with The Nazz and The Hooters
(well maybe just The Nazz). |
