I saw another thread with this, I wasn't sure if I should post it in his, or make my own, since his is "His" top ten albums. Also he had Nickleback. Erergh. Anyways,

 

6. Florence and the Machine - Lungs

This is a great album, she has an amazing voice. The lyrics are great too. My favorite track is "You've got the love".

 

5. The Decemberists - Picaresque

Amazingly well designed and catchy, a good album to just relax to. Some of the songs are pretty emotional also. My favorite song is "The Engine Driver"

 

4. LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening

FANTASTIC. This should be higher on the list, but it's rather new and I haven't listened to it like 500 times yet. Only 499. Favorite track off it is "Dance Yrslf Clean"

 

3. The XX - Islands

Awesome well written heartfelt songs, a lot of things going on in all of them. They are pretty new and uprising. Check em out! Favorite Track off it is "Heart Skipped A Beat"

 

2. Tegan and Sara - Sainthood

Canadian Indie Rock Duo Tegan and Sara write songs that have catchy beats and sweet lyrics. They get stuck in your head! I even met them once. It's my claim to fame I guess. Favorite track off Sainthood would be "Hell"

 

1. Basement Jaxx - Scars

Basement Jaxx have no real genre. They envelope ALL music in their styles, much like another favorite band of mine, The Avalanches. Jaxx dosen't rely on heavy sampling however. They have had some good hits in the past, most notably "Where's your head at", but that also happens to be my least favorite Jaxx song. This album contains heavy collaborations with Yoko Ono, Kelis Meleka, Chipmunks, Dizee Rascal, and more. My favorite track off this would be "My Turn"

 

 

Also, of course, Lady Gaga gets honorable mention. Her pop songs are masterfully crafted and the Moto Blanco remixes are awesome.

I've heard of 2 of these bands [and Lady gaga, so 3].

 

so, I guess I have some listening to do. Basement Jaxx so far reminds me of good Beck, and Cage the Elephant...only more electronic. Sort of.

Thanks for the feedback :thumbsup: be sure to listen to more than just "My Turn" though, the rest of the album is nuts. Avoid "Dance Of The Sunflowers", that's only for hardcore Jaxx fans and might be an acquired taste :shades:

Also, I had "No Rest For The Wicked" stuck in my head for like a month, stupid Cage The Elephant. Not that it's a bad thing though! :mrgreen:

 

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I have to include two Basement Jaxx examples because the style varies so much :unsure:

Florence and the Machine are awesome. Saw them live a few months back. Haven't heard of the others, 'cept for Tegan and Sara, but I don't really like their music. I'll be sure to check out the other ones.

The Decemberists and The XX are both good. The singer from Florence and the Machine has a great voice. Not a fan of LCD Soundsystem and haven't heard of the other two.

Florence and the Machine are awesome. Saw them live a few months back. Haven't heard of the others, 'cept for Tegan and Sara, but I don't really like their music. I'll be sure to check out the other ones.

 

Lucky! I want to see them live, the only band I've seen live is killswitch engage..and I was kind of dragged there. :rolleyes:

 

The Decemberists and The XX are both good. The singer from Florence and the Machine has a great voice. Not a fan of LCD Soundsystem and haven't heard of the other two.

 

Yeah her voice is amazing, and LCD Soundsystem is kind of a strange genre. They have a few more upbeat songs than the one I had mentioned.

I listen to 5/6 of the artists you mentioned. Gotta check out more of Florence and the Machine. If people want to check out LCD Soundsystem I highly suggest listening to their first album. It's what got me hooked. Love LCD Soundsystem so much and for the longest time no one knew who I was talking about until I played Daft Punk is Playing at My House for them. Then everyone wanted to know more.