The Flaming Lips -- The Terror

  Dark, atmopheric psychedelic indie synth ... man, it's really unbelievable that a band that has been around so long can pump out an album that is relevant and good!

Johnny Cash -- American Recordings

  Man, why can't every aging rock star do like Cash, making back to basics relevant music?  His voice is so poignantly real, that this album is up there with the best he's ever done, mostly thanks to Rick Rubin who encouraged him to do this project with only his guitar. 

The War On Drugs -- Lost In The Dream

  This Springsteen'd tempo'd mixed with the flowing jamminess of The Cure's Disintergration is just where I like indie music to be going ... nice and mellow classic!

Leo Kottke -- 6- And 12- String Guitar

  Holy fuck ... this super weird neo-traditionalist instrumental album made by guitar virtuoso Leo Kottke, claiming to be a hundred year old cowboy, is so damn interesting it's a must hear for any music lover!

Sonic Youth -- Murray Street

  This is what I'd consider an adult period Sonic Youth album, it's an exploration of the softer, post-rock, side of their sound, which may not have the song quality of their boisterous classics, but is way more accessible on a Sunday morning while making breakfast.

The Tallest Man On Earth -- Dark Bird Is Home

  Don't get me wrong, this guy is very talented, but I find this 2000's style folk music mega dated, and is probably loved by jockhemian jokers with beards and manbuns!

Grateful Dead -- Live Dead

  Live is a great example of the Dead's jam power, but Dark Star shows their playful jazzy brilliance!

Lana Del Rey -- Honeymoon

  

One night I was begged over and over to play this album, I kept refusing, cause 'God forbid I'd listen to some modern day popular garbage' .... finally I gave in and heard this Frank Sinatra meets Portishead pop classic ... that I insisted I keep!