Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion
Finally decided to hear what all the fuss is about. Pretty damn great album! I'll try and get around to their other stuff soon. And yes i can't stop staring at that album cover either.
Chapterhouse - Whirlpool
This band has been staring at me in my Last.fm recommendations list for ages so i finally gave in. A very beautiful textured album, it will certainly grow on me.