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Some fine albums.
The SpellThe Spell by The Black Heart Procession
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More stripped down that its predecessor (the incredible 'Amore Del Tropico), but all the more accessible as a result
Our Shadows Will RemainOur Shadows Will Remain by Joseph Arthur
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An excellent album, Great melodies. A mad scientist at work.
Return to Cookie MountainReturn to Cookie Mountain by TV on the Radio
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A great record. Brilliant lyrics delivered amongst noise.
SaturnaliaSaturnalia by The Gutter Twins
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... the best album of 2008.
12 Bar Blues12 Bar Blues by Scott Weiland
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An album that I've listened to regularly over the last 11 years. Incredible.
Caught in the TreesCaught in the Trees by Damien Jurado
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The latest release from Damien Jurado. As usual ... excellent.
Cease to BeginCease to Begin by Band of Horses
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Excellent. Taking over from My Morning Jacket.
The Private PressThe Private Press by DJ Shadow
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It may be old now, but it's still a brilliant album.
Sigur Ros - Agaetis ByrjunSigur Ros - Agaetis Byrjun by Sigur Ros
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Beautiful. one of the most incredible record we'll ever hear.
Transfiguration of VincentTransfiguration of Vincent by M. Ward
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Still my favourite M. Ward album ... there's something timeless about this.
Worried SpiritsWorried Spirits by Rainer
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... A great collection of songs. Played brilliantly.
Tiny VoicesTiny Voices by Joe Henry
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Joe Henry continues to change the way his music sounds, but 2003's Tiny Voices is peerless.
Here Be MonstersHere Be Monsters by Ed Harcourt
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A brilliant debut album. Ed Harcourt is another mad scientist. Excellent songs.
NeptuneNeptune by The Duke Spirit
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Excellent.
Clouds Taste MetallicClouds Taste Metallic by The Flaming Lips
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Where the 'Lips started it all off ... this is where their first masterpiece.
Weary and WiredWeary and Wired by Marc Ford
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Excellent return from Marc Ford. Ex-Black Crowes man produces the finest rock n' roll album since Amorica.
It's a Wonderful LifeIt's a Wonderful Life by Sparklehorse
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Understated. Sparklehorse's third outing is a beautiful experience.
The Twilight Singers Play Blackberry BelleThe Twilight Singers Play Blackberry Belle by Twilight Singers
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Blackberry Belle is as sad as it is triumphant. It's not just a fall from grace without hope, it's about the strength of the soul.
Scraps at MidnightScraps at Midnight by Mark Lanegan
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Lanegan's third solo outing is possibly his best. Another album that I listen to regularly.
Hex: Or Printing in the Infernal MethodHex: Or Printing in the Infernal Method by Earth
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Excellent return from Earth. Hits of alt. country / americana along with their usual 'doom'.
Velvet RutVelvet Rut by Paul Curreri
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You might not get it first time around, but keep listening. When it all falls into place, you’ll find yourself submerged
Chore of EnchantmentChore of Enchantment by Giant Sand
Dusty and tired. Giant Sand's finest hour?
Modern GuiltModern Guilt by Beck
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Plays like the soundtrack to the first half hour of Disney's Wall:e
Black LoveBlack Love by The Afghan Whigs
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One of the greatest albums ever written about obsession.
The Orchestra, Sadly, Has RefusedThe Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused by The Silent League
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A simply wonderful album. A subtle mercury Rev.