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my favorite albums of this decade
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oo by Tilly and the Wall
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My favorite band of the decade and my favorite album of the decade, bar none. Tilly and the Wall rock out. Enjoy.
Wild Like ChildrenWild Like Children by Tilly and the Wall
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The charming debut album.
Bottoms of BarrelsBottoms of Barrels by Tilly and the Wall
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I'm not saying Tilly and the Wall is R.E.M., but they stand apart from their contemporaries in a similar way, making album after fantastic album.
Voodoo ShoppeVoodoo Shoppe by Cowboy Mouth
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This is more than just another great New Orleans bar band. From the classic Joe Strummer tribute to the moving songs about Katrina, this album draws on a surprisingly wide variety of musical styles, and knocks all of them out of the park. Impressive.
Dear ScienceDear Science by TV on the Radio
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Finally, a band that lives up to the hype.
It's Blitz!It's Blitz! by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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This album grew on me. The first listen was rather jarring, as Karen O's voice gets orgasmic a minute into the first track. By the second listen, I was into it.
All Aboard FutureAll Aboard Future by These Are Powers
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On the Wing NowOn the Wing Now by Foreign Born
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Unlike most current music, this album grew on me very quickly, and a few tracks in I was hooked. The best part is, this sounds like a band that has even better albums in them to come.
The Hazards of LoveThe Hazards of Love by The Decemberists
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I have mixed opinions of earlier Decemberists material, but this album lives up to its ambitious aims. Well done.
Do You Like Rock Music?Do You Like Rock Music? by British Sea Power
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This album is what I call a pleasant listen.
The Open Door EPThe Open Door EP by Death Cab For Cutie
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A nice little set of songs. For my money, this is much much better than last year's full album Narrow Stairs.