- six
Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
I know nothing of Oberst's past sins as a songwriter. All I know is that this collection of broken tales should bring absolution aplenty. Let it also be said that it's hard to go wrong when the incomparable Emmylou Harris has your back.
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- seven
Iron & Wine - Woman King EP
In contrast to the rustic bygone-era sound of his early work, Iron & Wine's Woman King EP practically shimmers. Beam finds eager new partners for his usual... [ Full Review ]
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- eight
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - S/T
They swear up and down that they're not influenced by the Talking Heads, but I'm not buying it. Throw in a little Pablo Honey-era Radiohead and a drop of Arcade Fire exuberance, and you've got yourself a recipe for indie rock euphoria.
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- nine
The New Pornographers - Twin Cinema
A.C. Newman's solo album was one of last year's surprise gems. Surround him with Canadian indie rock royalty, and Newman's melodic gifts become downright fearsome. Watch out for Neko Case, for she's liable to steal the whole show.
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Feist - Let It Die
After establishing her indie street cred backing up Broken Social Scene and the Kings of Convenience, Leslie Feist proves that her agile voice deserves higher billing.
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Albums 11-15
Albums 16-20
(This list has been a little flaky in Internet Explorer. I didn't have time to fix that before we left. Use Firefox, already.)