Animal Collective -- Merriweather Post Pavilion

  Oh God I know some of my friends are going to want to dick punch me for this review because this band seems to be quite popular.  Admittedly there are some interesting elements to their music but for the most part I didn't like this release at all, I kept thinking, "what is this, the sh*tty Flaming Lips?"  Sorry but whatever Psych-Folk Avant-Guarde they are selling, I ain't buyin'!   

Caribou -- Andorra

  Apart from two duds I had to skip, I really enjoyed this Beatles-esque Indie Pop release, made me think of a pre-Tame Impala sound.

King Khan And The Shrines -- The Supreme Genius Of ...

  These guys brought, Garage Revival music, back from it's gloomy repetitive grave, by mixing the ferocious Psych Punk of The Fuzztones with a touches of Psychedelic Soul, making a true testament to Rock 'n' Roll.

Grizzly Bear -- Yellow House

  F*ck man I really love this deam-folk-indie-gazer album, it's very diverse while each song is woven  together giving it a whole feeling.  I think that Yellow House will stand up to the test of time nicely, but we'll just have to wait and see. 

Beach House -- Teen Dream

  Don't get me wrong I liked this album, but I have to say all these Indie hipster bands are starting to sound alike to me.  It was a good effort, but sounds forced.

Plasticland -- Make Yourself A Happening Machine

  These Garage  rock revivalist may not be the leaders of the pack, but they do bring something to the table that no other Revival band has attempted, mixing 60's fuzz with 70's Kraut.  Lyrically they have a David Byrne-esque daily living theme.  Personally their numbers are either hit or miss, but interesting nonetheless.

The Stranglers -- Rattus Norvegicus

  The Pink Floydian older brothers of Punk Rock's debut album and their best, a must hear for music lovers if you can dare!