10

Aster – Suitcase Sessions EP

http://cdbaby.com/cd/aster

I fell in love with the song Counter Culture on a random downloading binge. I was never able to look back . . .

9

Wintersleep – untitled 2005

http://www.wintersleep.com

I’m blaming my enjoyment and lust for this album purely on the CBC radio 3 podcast’s

8

Jello Biafra with The Melvins – Sieg Howdy

http://www.melvins.com / http://www.themelvins.net

Unlike some I know, I had a strange desire for this album the moment it hit my turn table. Maybe I just really miss Buzz

7

The Magic Numbers – The Magic Numbers

http://www.themagicnumbers.net

This brother, sister, with sister, brother combo makes me feel like a piece of heaven is in my ears.

6

Teenage Fanclub – Man-Made

http://www.teenagefanclub.com

For when you just need to enjoy a great pop song in a super mellow mood. This album delivered in every way possible.

5

Lagwagon – Resolve

http://www.lagwagon.com

Listen, the songs speak for themselves.

4

Neil Young – Prarie Wind

http://www.neilyoung.com

I’m mostly just surprised this didn’t place higher on the list. Since before I loaned my dad the CD it was my most played album

3

Propagandhi – Potemkin City Limits

http://www.propagandhi.com/

Why do they make Steve hate them so? Yet lust for them even more? Why must I fall for a band that I know hates me?

2

Xiu Xiu – La Forêt

http://www.xiuxiu.org

An excellent follow up to 2004’s Fabulous Muscles, but even more so, made me remember why I enjoy pretentious bands.

1

The New Pornographers – Twin Cinema

http://www.thenewpornographers.com/

Is it safe to say that we all love Neko Case, and I think that really, I don’t need to reiterate anything about my lust for Kurt Dahle?