Throwing Muses - S/T
Man, I love this album. It lives somewhere between jangly college rock and the darkness of post-punk. The lyrics sound cut up and nonsensical, yet you do get the strong impression of recurring themes. The vocals are great, probably the best part of the band. Bitches do it better.
The Breeders - Last Splash
So far, I think this is overall a slightly better album than Pod. Which means it's pretty damn good. Includes a couple actual hits, some filler, and some really cool off-beat tunes.
Art Ensemble of Chicago - Les Stances a Sophie
I've never heard an album sound so deliriously beautiful and ugly at the same time.
Butthole Surfers - Hairway to Steven
Takes some of the edge off their earlier records. Really love the acoustic.