 | Silent Alarm by Bloc Party
Buy new: $12.49 / Used from: $5.15 A critical darling, Bloc Party's debut album is insanely catchy and worth a listen. Start w/ the track "Positive Tension"
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 | Heart by Stars
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $7.88 I am a sucker for male/female vocal melodies and "Stars" do it as good as anyone. Start w/ the track "Elevator Love Letter"
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 | As Tall as Lions by As Tall as Lions
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $7.22 This album combines stunning arrangements with deeply moving lyrics, a band on the cusp of greatness. Start w/ the track "Ghosts of York"
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 | Under the Blacklight by Rilo Kiley
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $6.84 Not the best lyrical or musical album crated by Lewis & Sennett, however, the songs are by far the most diverse and catchy. Start w/ the track "Silver Lining"
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 | When Your Heart Stops Beating by (+44)
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $4.04 I think that Hoppus and DeLonge are best together, but of +44 and Angels & Airwaves, I personally think that the melodies are far better on this release...Start w/ the track "Cliffdiving"
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 | Feeling Strangely Fine by Semisonic
Buy used from: $0.01 Dan Wilson's earnest lyrics and his pop structure make this qualify for this list...Start w/ the track "California"
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 | Laughing Gallery by Ruth Ruth
Chris Kennedy's tongue & cheek lyrics with solid pop-punk undertones is truly satisfying....it is a shame that Amazon does not have the artwork on this one. Start w/ the track "I Grew Up"
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 | Combinations by Eisley
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $1.38 This family of indie darlings from Tyler, TX have soaring vocals and their lyrics are growing up. Start w/ the track "Come Clean"
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 | The Shade of Poison Trees by Dashboard Confessional
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $5.63 I know this may anger some hardcore DC fans, however, this album is Chris Carraba demonstrating his comfort with a surrounding band; a very strong album that does not sound like a solo artist recorded the record and then the full band is added afteward. Poignant lyrics aplenty. Start w/ the track "The Rush"
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 | Lights Out by Sugarcult
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $3.15 A surprising release from a band that continues to craft pop-punk that is catchy as hell. Start w/ the track "The Investigation"
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 | Under the Iron Sea by Keane
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $4.50 Not as beautiful as "Hopes and Fears" this is one of those pop gems that creeps in and grows; the love and fable themes of Keane are still here with greater instrumentation. Start w/ the track "Nothing In My Way"
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 | Strata Presents The End of The World by Strata
Buy new: $10.48 / Used from: $0.75 A toe tapping set from this sophmore release, Strata tones the guitars back and give you a set of stories of debauchery and indulgence. Start w/ the track "Stay Young"
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 | Speak for Yourself by Imogen Heap
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $5.75 Loves won and lost fleck this impeccably recorded album. An amazing production job from Imogen Heap bring structure and heart to these songs. Start w/ the track "Hide and Seek"
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 | The Boy with No Name by Travis
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $5.30 Travis has been making brilliant pop music for almost a decade. Their most relevant disc since 2000
s "The Man Who". Fran Healy still can write a great song. Start w/ the track "Big Chair"
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 | Foiled by Blue October
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $1.47 Justin Furstenfeld's manic mentality, from dealing w/ guilt and self destruction to his influences in music's spectrum, his lyrics seep with doubt and catharsis. Start w/ the track "Into The Ocean"
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