The Lemonheads -- Lovely

  You can't help but notice that this major label debut is sonically the same as its predecessor Creator, but the Gram Parsons cover of Brass Buttons was a definite foreshadow of where the band was going with It's A Shame About Ray.

Kurt Vile -- Smoke Ring For My Halo

  A kinda Appalachian folk album but with an indie rock twist, maybe not as accessible as his later albums but almost more brilliant.  I feel that Smoke Ring For My Halo will be a better contender for the test of time. 

Guided By Voices -- Alien Lane

  I can't help but think Alien Lanes is like the more accessible younger brother of Bee Thousands, but when you compare it to everything else it's still a lo-fi indie masterpiece!

Elevator To Hell -- Parts 1 - 3

  Elevator To Hell is like the dark folky way more stoner version of Eric's Trip, sorta like a teenager finally realizing adulthood.

Stereo Total -- Monokini

  Drenchingly European electro duo.  Just imagine Suicide and Stereolab making a baby!

Brian Jonestown Massacre -- Strung Out In Heaven

  I'm certain they would totally deny it, and stay true to their purism, but this is definitely the BJM's attempt at a hit record, and deserveingly so.  The production is way more polished than any of their previous albums, they were just coming off the coat tails of an acclaimed documentary film Dig!, and were signed to a major indie label, although I have to selfishly admit I'm glad it didn't work because they are still ours!

Chet Baker -- Chet

  If you are looking for smooth mellowed out jazz, you need to not look further, Chet will send you on on a stream of cool to chillsville USA ... population -- you!

Mazzy Star -- Among My Swan

  This may not include and of their sad bastard mega hits, but I definitely find this to be their most cohesive listening collection of songs as a whole.

Liz Phair -- Exile In Guyville

  Man I expected to find this album extremely dated, which yes some of it is, but otherwise it is a heart felt lo-fi indie piece of art.  The lyrics are so relatable to anyone with a sensitive disposition, that I, in my recent dating messes and weird break ups, feel like I'm Exiled In Girlville.

Francoise Hardy

  This album is the epitome of French ye-ye music, and how can you not fall in love with her innocent girlesque charm.

The Growlers -- Are you in or out?

  One of the best bands to come out of the modern era, they mix a kind of surfy indie garage with a brash Doors-esque punk feel, although the group coined it best -- beach goth.

Leadbelly -- The legendary

  You can't get any rawer or more real than Leadbelly, his songs and sound are tough, loud and poignant, just like his lifestyle.  Hudie Leadbetter was no stranger to hard times and prison wall, to only get recognition of his talent in the final chapter of his life ... now that's the blues!

Quilt -- Held in splendor

  Here you have an eclectic mix of hipster Beatlesesque indie rock and sadcore'd Lana Del Rey, which may sound  like an odd pair in words -- but it's awesome!

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard -- Quarters

  These monolithic 70's styled super nerds have nailed every facet of the era while giving it a modern twist, and Quarters is no exception.  Each of the four tracks clock in at ten minutes and ten seconds, revamping Jazz rock a la Zappa and The Soft Machine, not only do they nail it in spades, but also make it more listenable than ever!