CD-Charts Position 81

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Fast Times at Barrington High

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Academy Is

Release Date August 18, 2008

CD-Charts Position 82
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Automatic for the People

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: REM

Release Date September 30, 1992
A beautiful record that I never tire of listening to. It has been with me a long time - my favourite record alongside Nirvana Unplugged - and has a terrific soothing quality.
The only thing I would question is the inclusion of "Ignoreland" which hints at their later political actions but does little to complement the album's mood of brooding but optimistic introspection.
Strangely, perhaps, I'm not a big fan of "Everybody Hurts" either. But the rest of the album is sheer brilliance, and more than the sum of its parts. "Sweetness Follows" and "Nightswimming" in particular are sublime.
The band would never be the same after Bill Berry left, witness his input into songs like "Find the River", probably my favourite track of all ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 83
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Funeral

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Arcade Fire

Release Date February 28, 2005
There is no need to go into detail here. This album is a sensational masterpiece. I adore each and every track and have listened to it a trazillion times.

God bless this release. god bless it.

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CD-Charts Position 84
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Weezer

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Weezer

Release Date March 20, 1999
Weezer were never a unique group, their blend of Kiss inspired tunes mixed with Beach Boys harmonies are true to the fact that they were nothing more four college/university friends putting together the music they loved. Of course their career has remained a storied one thanks to the awkwardness of River Cuomo's mindscape.

Although it was probably in a bad position when it was released back 1994, Weezer's self titled debut was and still remains their shining moment. Mostly famous for the Spike Jonze directed video for Buddy Holly and the incomparable Undone (Sweater Song), Weezer (or The Blue Album) is a blueprint (excuse the expression) in geekiness.

This is also probably the greatest reason why Rivers is one of the best songwriters ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 85
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Elephant

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: The White Stripes

Release Date March 31, 2003
A lot of people describe this as Jack and Meg White's finest accomplishment to date. Where it is impressive, it doesn't have the same fluidity as its predecessor, 'White Blood Cells'. However, it's nearly as good. Opener 'Seven Nation Army' has an intimidating, imposing bassline, and the sheer furious tempo of 'Black Math' are both impressive. 'There's No Home For You Here' is a bit 'Queen' but falls below the standard of the two previous songs. 'I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself' is brilliant. It starts quietly enough, but explodes during the choruses, and towards the end with Jack White's wailing guitar. 'In The Cold, Cold Night' is Meg's turn on vocals, and it shows as a weak point on the album. Track six, 'I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mother's Heart' ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 86
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Blackened Sky

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Biffy Clyro

Release Date March 11, 2002
I only came across Biffy Clyro after Puzzle was released and I loved that album so much I decided to explore the preceding albums. Blackened Sky is the debut, released on a minor label back in 2002. Out of the three albums prior to Puzzle, this is the album that has most in common with Biffy's current effort. But that doesn't mean it shares the same sound entirely. It has some very tender songs on here that are certainly worth listening and Biffy should be credited for not sticking to the same tried and tested formula - the variety between songs and albums is pretty huge. I love the tender songs on here, the best being "Joy.Discovery.Invention" and "Christopher's River", which are both truly excellent tracks (the latter being especially beautiful). I also quite like ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 87
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Alligator

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: The National

Release Date April 11, 2005
If you like guitar music and have an ounce of emotion, you must listen to this record. Enough said.

CD-Charts Position 88
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5 Years Time

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Noah And The Whale

Release Date August 04, 2008
If you like guitar music and have an ounce of emotion, you must listen to this record. Enough said.

CD-Charts Position 89
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Plans

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Death Cab For Cutie

Release Date August 29, 2005
Death Cab for Cutie still amaze me, even today's bands fail to even compare to the careful hounest lyrics of Ben Gibbard.
This Album will blow you away from start to finish. My stand out track on this Album has to be "Your Heart is an Empty Room",belive me it'll tug at your emotions and make you think about your life.

CD-Charts Position 90
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Final Straw

CD-Charts > Music > Indie Rock and Punk
by: Snow Patrol

Release Date February 02, 2004
I thoroughly enjoyed Snow Patrol's latest album "Eye's Open" ,but I didn't enjoy the band's 2004 album "Final Straw" quite so much.It wasn't quite up to the high standards of "Eyes Open". That said it is still one of the better albums that I have heard recently featuring excellent songs such as "How To Be Dead", "Spitting Games", "Chocolate" and "Run". A few other tracks on "Final Straw" are good as well but I found the final four or five songs (bonus tracks included) to be a bit of a let down;they all seemed to blur into one.