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Silver Apples/Contact - Silver Apples

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This album is one I have turned on to a lot of people, and it's easy to see why. Their musical style, sampling use, electronic blips and sounds make the music seem extremely contemporary, despite being produced in the latter years of the 1960s. With quirky poetic lyrics, live drums and sound tweaks from a beast of machinery, Silver Apples were ahead of their era, laying the groundwork for experimental and avant-garde bands who came after.

And what's great about it is how "listenable" the music is. It's not just for a handful of sound engineers and music snobs to appreciate, but there's something on this album for everyone to enjoy who has an interest in music that's a bit quirky and unusual.

Updated May 7, 2008

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The Violet Hour - The Clientele

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Yes, another recommendation for The Clientele! Released in 2003, this album is a continuation of the moody, melancholy dream pop seen in their eps, culminating in this first full-length album. Truly beautiful, the soft delivery of Alasdair MacLean combined with the gentle melodies make 'The Violet Hour' a prime soundtrack for looking out a window and doing some people-watching with a glass of Scotch.

Or perhaps for a bit of reminiscing with that same glass of Scotch.

Updated May 18, 2008

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Holiday - The Magnetic Fields

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I'm very fond of The Magnetic Fields, and this particular release has some of my favourite songs, and the album is fantastic as a whole. Stephin Merritt's talent truly shines in the arrangement and his deep voice resonating in many of the songs.

Originally released in 1994, this is a reissue from Merge Records, and a great way to acquaint yourself with The Magnetic Fields before splurging on '69 Love Songs.'

Updated May 18, 2008

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Labor Days - Aesop Rock

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My introduction to Aesop Rock was his song "Labor Days," which is probably one of my favourite songs in 21st century hip-hop. Raw, yet well-delivered with a side of bitterness and an incredible production thanks to Blockhead, the track used to be played up to ridiculous levels in my old Corolla.

The rest of the album is great, too, showcasing Aesop Rock's talent that still continues today. I was fortunate enough to have seen him live last year, and he performed some of the songs off of 'Labor Days,' including "No Regrets." Good stuff all around.

Updated May 18, 2008

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Pet Grief - The Radio Dept.

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The Radio Dept. is a band I found out about through the 'Marie Antoinette' soundtrack, and I was able to listen to more of their shoegaze (or is it "newgaze"?) sounds online thanks to Last.fm.

'Pet Grief' is a wonderful, moody little album that combines a little bit of new wave with shoegaze, indie rock and dream pop in a tidy package courtesy of Sweden's Labrador Records, and probably the most accessible release for those of us in the US market aside from ordering straight from Labrador. If you've heard the two songs off of the 'Marie Antoinette' soundtrack, this album shouldn't disappoint.

Updated May 16, 2008

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Songs of Leonard Cohen - Leonard Cohen

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My introduction to Leonard Cohen is quite funny, really; a guy I knew rode me home from the town market in Ban Phe, Thailand, on his bicycle and sang "So Long, Marianne" as he pedaled through the darkened town streets back to the school I lived and worked at. It was only later I was able to listen to Cohen himself through an ex-boyfriend who had a dusty copy on vinyl.

Eventually, I was able to claim it as my own on CD format, and it's been a wonderful companion for the world-weary days. Cohen's unabashed lyrics, poetic and lovely, are perfect to listen to when feeling a little tired and, perhaps, lonesome. It's timeless music generations have listened to, and more shall experience as time moves forward, and hearts continue to yearn.

Updated May 16, 2008

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Black Star - Mos Def & Talib Kweli

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I am dating myself with this recommendation, but this was one of the hip-hop albums that really stuck with me when I was in high school, back when my only source of hip-hop were my classmates who breakdanced and the internet newsgroup I was very involved in. Seriously, I was more involved in hip-hop music than boys, but maybe that wasn't so much by choice....

In any case, this album is a perfect example of constructive late '90s "backpacker" hip-hop, and although released a decade ago, it's still enjoyable and fun today.

Updated May 16, 2008

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Oh You're So Silent, Jens - Jens Lekman

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Released in 2005, Jens Lekman's 'Oh You're So Silent, Jens,' collects songs from previous EPs and more sources, creating an album of great music and a wonderful introduction to this quirky, talented Swede. Reminiscent of a modern-day Jonathan Richman, Lekman's sweet earnestness is at times humorous, kind and sympathetically awkward.

Enjoyable indie at its finest.

Updated May 16, 2008

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Seventh Tree - Goldfrapp

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This album emits a comfortable elegance and delicate assurance. Unlike the previous albums 'Supernature' and 'Black Cherry,' 'Seventh Tree' focuses less on glitz and more on natural, organic sounds. The audio effects they do employ with electronic influence are innocuous, and only add to the easy, laid-back, at times folksy feel of 'Seventh Tree.'

Perfect to listen to on Sunday mornings when you've slept in late from the night before, "after the glitter is gone."

Updated May 16, 2008

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Antidotes - Foals

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'Antidotes,' the debut album on Sub Pop Records by Foals, is nothing short of brilliant. I absolutely love the energy emitted by the music, which mixes the sound of a rock band with tweaks of experimental touches.

Described as a "dance-rock band," Foals would get any sort of party going, and are a fantastic addition to Sub Pop's line-up. Every track is an absolute stunner, and mind the speedometer should you be driving while playing this on your system. Or, as was my case earlier, mind the road--I got a little excited while listening to "Two Steps, Twice." If I remember right, there was a bit of fist-pumping and general bouncing going on.

Updated May 12, 2008

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