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The Weight Is a GiftThe Weight Is a Gift by Nada Surf
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Nada Surf "The Weight Is A Gift" - beautiful melodies with an indie pop/rock feel and thought provoking lyrics
PlansPlans by Death Cab For Cutie
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Death Cab For Cutie "Plans" - one of my favourite albums, described as 'beautiful & mature' amazing vocals, guitars with an emo-indie-rock feel
The Places You Have Come To Fear The MostThe Places You Have Come To Fear The Most by Dashboard Confessional
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Dashboard Confessional "The Places You Have Come To Fear The Most" - captivating songs and great acoustics, with skin-tingling vocals
Lousy With Love - The B-Sides Of Del AmitriLousy With Love - The B-Sides Of Del Amitri by Del Amitri
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Del Amitri "Lousy With Love-The B Sides" - great to try if you like acoustic pop/rock, with feeling and strength
Paradise in MeParadise in Me by K's Choice
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K's Choice "Paradise In Me" - rock with bittersweet melodies and the husky vocals of Sarah Betten
Singles Going SteadySingles Going Steady by Buzzcocks
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Buzzcocks "Singles Going Steady" - have you heard all their hits? if not then get this album, a great compliation of punk spirit
Operation IvyOperation Ivy by Operation Ivy
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Operation Ivy - pure punk at its best, the fact they only made one album makes it more legendary
Off the BoneOff the Bone by The Cramps
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The Cramps "Off The Bone" - raw vocals and riffs, classic punk with guts
PurePure by 3 Colours Red
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Three Colours Red "Pure" - infused with a fresh energy for rock, the lyrics and beat will get your head bobbing/foot tapping
Neon BallroomNeon Ballroom by Silverchair
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Silverchair "Neon Ballroom" - a great album, emotional 'grunge' rock with inspiring lyrics
GravityGravity by Our Lady Peace
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Our Lady Peace "Gravity" - the kind of album where you don't skip a single song, and then *need* to get the other albums. canadian rock with vocals that grab your attention
Welcome HomeWelcome Home by Four Star Mary
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Four Star Mary "Welcome Home" - soft rock with some of the best acoustics, and the occasional upbeat song. Soft Rock as it should be
Films About Ghosts (The Best Of Counting Crows)Films About Ghosts (The Best Of Counting Crows) by Counting Crows
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Counting Crows "The Best Of" - if you haven't heard much by the crows, this is a good place to start . described as heavy/country/melodic rock
Dizzy up the GirlDizzy up the Girl by The Goo Goo Dolls
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The Goo Goo Dolls "Dizzy Up The Girl" - worth buying just for 'Iris' -that songs beautiful. energetic, and tear-jerking, songs this album will be around for a long time to come
Chariot (2CD Special Edition)Chariot (2CD Special Edition) by Gavin DeGraw
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Gavin DeGraw "Chariot" - this man has pure talent, and it shines on the album. emotional lyrics with strumming guitars, and a raw yet soft vocal
The Tracks of Tyler HiltonThe Tracks of Tyler Hilton by Tyler Hilton
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Tyler Hilton "Tracks Of" - a similar style to Gavin DeGraw, but with a more grittier voice and almost a slight folk/country feel to the soft rock
Away From The SunAway From The Sun by 3 Doors Down
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3 Doors Down "Away From The Sun" - a hit in the US, a catchy fresh rock sound, which leads you to hum along in your head even after the songs finished
Third Eye BlindThird Eye Blind by Third Eye Blind
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Third Eye Blind - recommended if you like The Goo Goo Dolls, a similar style. 'semi-charmed life' is the most hyped song around the group, but the album as a whole is definately worth listening to
Start StaticStart Static by Sugarcult
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Sugarcult "Start Static" - swaying between pop and punk. something to put on when you need some enthusiasim for life, as this will work!
OK GoOK Go by Ok Go
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OKGO - another great album to lift your spirits, full of energy and fun to listen to. kind of electric pop-punk
How to Meet GirlsHow to Meet Girls by Nerf Herder
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Nerf Herder "How To Meet Girls" - full on catchy pop-punk, they prove they don't take themselves too seriously with their quirky lyrics
RooneyRooney by Rooney
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Rooney - indie/pop/rock, and to me they have a 70's feel to their music which makes them even better. theres also an upbeat energy in their sound & they featured on The OC playing Shakin'
The GuestThe Guest by Phantom Planet
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Phantom Planet - indie/pop-punk and an impressive album, 'anthem' is a great song and has emotional vocals. the rest of the songs are more light hearted with easy lyrics and good guitars and beats
All Star Smash HitsAll Star Smash Hits by Smash Mouth
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Smash Mouth "All Star Smash Hits" - feel good ska-punk, this will perk you up and leave you with a smile on your face
Yourself or Someone Like YouYourself or Someone Like You by Matchbox 20
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Matchbox Twenty "More Than You Think You Are" - unique vocals and fine songs with thought out lyrics, this album delivers. -bands like these put your faith back into the music of today!