46. Buzzcocks "Singles Going Steady"
70s punk band Buzzc
ocks are one of the few punk bands that have stood the test of time with me. Maybe its their catchiness, maybe its their dirty words but something about them is addicting.
Favorite Song: Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)?
MySpace.com - BUZZCOCKS - London / ex-Manchester, UK - Punk / Pop - www.myspace.com/buzzcocksofficial
45. Sparrows, Swarm And Sing! "O'Shenandoah, Mighty Death Will Find Me"
This band has post-rock down, with influences ranging from Explosions in the Sky all the way to A Silver Mt. Zion. This album is a beautiful and extensive trip but there songs being of Godspeed length isn't a bad thing seeing as when you get lost in their waves of sound you can't help but want to stay under water for a long time.
Favorite Song: Across Canyons/Canons
MySpace.com - Sparrows Swarm And Sing - NYC / CT /, New York - Indie / Experimental / Ambient - www.myspace.com/swarmandsing
44. Van Morrison "Veedon Fleece"
I have never heard Astral Weeks or anything but I love Veedon Fleece to death. There are very few vocalists who upon hearing them sing I was completely blown away the only ones I can think of are Patrick Wolf, Antony and of course Van. He has more soul in his left testicle than anyone ever.
Favorite Song: Fair Play
MySpace.com - Van Morrison - Folk Rock / Pop / Rock - www.myspace.com/vanmorrison
43. Grandaddy "The Sophtware Slump"
Grandaddys second studio album, its obviously Radiohead influenced and one of my favorite atmospheric pop albums. Though theres one thing I will never understand about this album, is all the OK Computer comparisons. They both hold some futuristic sounding sounds, though Radiohead more so then this. Yes both albums have lyrics on the similar subjects, but two completely different approaches. While OK Computer is more apathetic, The Sophtware Slump is more like a hug.
Favorite Song: Underneath the Weeping Willow
MySpace.com - Grandaddy - Modesto, US - Indie - www.myspace.com/grandaddy