Big Blood-
Dark Country Magic
Utterly beautiful and compelling album, but I expect nothing less from the most interesting band of the 00s.
Husker Du-
Zen Arcade
One of my favourite albums of all time and the first solid Hardcore Punk album that I got into back in the day. Chartered Trips is an amazing song and I was working on a cover today.
Future Islands-
In Evening Air
Pioneers of the emerging "Post-Wave" scene, Future Islands produce some of the catchiest songs of the year.