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FuneralFuneral by Arcade Fire
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Just brilliant. It was released in 2004 but suddenly people have started to notice them, definitely essential
I'm Wide Awake It's MorningI'm Wide Awake It's Morning by Bright Eyes
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Admittedly, this is the only album that I own by Bright Eyes (I could only choose 1 to buy) It's wonderful, but you do have to like Conor's voice. Best tracks: Lua, Landlocked Blues, Poison Oak
OO by Damien Rice
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It could sound samey if you're not listening to it properly, but that's your fault. The -hidden- real star of this album is Lisa Hannigan. Listen to 'Silent Night' at the very end of 'Eskimo'
TransatlanticismTransatlanticism by Death Cab For Cutie
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Sheer brilliance. No-one can ever reach this height again in indie (in my opinion). Best tracks: Passenger Seat, Title and Registration, A Lack Of Colour
PlansPlans by Death Cab For Cutie
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This is going on here for 3 simply amazing songs: I Will Follow You Into The Dark, What Sarah Said, Brothers On A Hotel Bed
Let It DieLet It Die by Feist
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Her voice is simply beautiful. Just buy it and enjoy
SirenSiren by Heather Nova
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Once again, beautiful voice. Best track is DEFINITELY Paper Cup
Substance 1977-1980Substance 1977-1980 by Joy Division
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I wish Ian Curtis hadn't committed suicide. You'll see why
Careless LoveCareless Love by Madeleine Peyroux
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I was torn between this and Dreamland, this just won out because of Between The Bars, listen and find out why
The EverglowThe Everglow by Mae
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Forgive the pretensious beginning and listen to Someone Else's Arms
One Moment MoreOne Moment More by Mindy Smith
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Another beautiful voice, more than a little bit country, but well worth the listen, especially Hurricane and Down In Flames
Live at the OpryLive at the Opry by Patsy Cline
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It's a classic country record, but with songs like I Fall To Pices, Crazy and I've Loved and Lost Again, you can't ignore her
HappenstanceHappenstance by Rachael Yamagata
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She is wonderful. End of story. Listen to Quiet, I Want You, Under My Skin and I'll Find A Way
The Golden HumThe Golden Hum by Remy Zero
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Glorious #1 and Belong. Just listen
Fumbling Towards EcstasyFumbling Towards Ecstasy by Sarah McLachlan
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SImply beautiful album. Her voice is astounding and the songs are well-crafted. Listen to Ice, Plenty, Good Enough and Fear
FINAL STRAW (+BONUS TRACKS)FINAL STRAW (+BONUS TRACKS) by Snow Patrol
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Good album, I like Gary's voice though, listen to Grazed Kness, Chocolarte and Ways and Means.
Give UpGive Up by Postal Service
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I hate electronica, but this, this is FANTASTIC. Ben and JImmy have done a marvelous job. Look out for Nothing Better, Such Great Heights and Clark Gable
One from the Heart: Original SoundtrackOne from the Heart: Original Soundtrack by Tom Waits
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Fantastic. Best track is Picking Up After You
Warnings/PromisesWarnings/Promises by Idlewild
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Just absolutely great. Especially I Understand It, Love Steals Us From Loneliness and Welcome Home
Feel Good LostFeel Good Lost by Broken Social Scene
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Great easy listening. I listen to Guilty Cubicles if i need to calm down, just wonderful to listen to