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!