These country fried sirens will intoxicate you with their angelic harmonies. If you truly love music at all, this will leave you speechless. Indie-folk dressed to the nines.

This is one of the most amazing albums I have ever heard. Latin, funk, reggae, hip hop, it's all there and waiting to serve you an hour of involuntary head bounce. Listen to this before you die so that you can say you once lived.

I love Ani DiFranco and think that this is her most musical effort yet. Folky jazzy goodness. Absolutely beautiful. Plays that gee-tar like a maniac.

One thing that irks me is bands that buy into the indie rock genre by playing generic coffee house music that offers no depth or soul. This is the answer to my woes. Refreshingly eclectic mix of gems.

This is rockabilly gone mad. Less punk, more roots, and oh so wonderful. You will be a convert by the end of this divine collection.

Hillbillicious foot stompin' clog hoppin' madness. Though I know not where they hail from, their unique brand of music will make you want to pop open a Pabst and shoot squirrels from your front porch. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it.

If you're a closet addict of infectious pop sounds and enjoy sneaking a puff or two of reggae, you'll be delighted to know that Buju Banton has lit the gigantic proverbial doobie in an attempt to unite the two forces. Buju's coarse vocals over hynotic reggae beats makes this CD very easy to fall in love with.

Irish punk that will make all of your Pogues records collect dust for many years to come. All subsequent releases showcase the band's maturity, but I still think this is the most solid of their albums.

Cabaret rock? Really? Yes, Virginia... The first time I listened to this, my head was cocked for some time, as I wasn't quite sure what to make of this modern masterpiece. Solid female vox, violent drum beats, heart-driven piano, it is unique and quite frankly one of the best albums I've heard in a long time.

If you don't know how to do "the March," there's no need to be ashamed. Mr. Randolph, his steel guitar, and his family band are about to teach you how to stomp your feet through 60 straight minutes of unadulturated rock.

This is the blues, as seen by a native West African who came to America and found that our blues was no different than his. Well, the message may be the same, but the sound is naturally unique.

Straight up latin metal madness... minus the deafening thrash, harsh vocals, and electricity! Wow, and then some. Don't take my word, listen to your ears. You will bow to these acoustic guitar gods.

This is an incredible hip hop album. Lauryn Hill (whom I love) can sing like an angel, flow like a river, and is crass enough to "defecate on the microphone." Wyclef and Pras don't let her steal the show though. Good vibrations.

Anarcho-grindcore! This is very hard, very political, and animal friendly! Leave your metal-head friends cowering in tears, swearing they'll never eat meat or impede complete freedom of their mind again.

This debut release is both haunting and mesmerizing. Simple, mostly-acoustic melodies over perfectly harmonized vocals. I know there is a lot of hype around this guy, but try to set aside all bias and listen objectively and you will find layers of genius.

This is a band you either hate to love or love to hate. Unfortunately, the amazon sampler won't do you the justice that a loud stereo will. This is anything but typical. Strange, but genius odd-timed catchy indie rock.

It sounds oxymoronic, but these peeps are the most original cover band I've ever heard. Rockabilly renditions of 50's R&B songs, led by absolutely gorgeous female vox. Stunning.

I was introduced to these characters and grew to despise them because my feet wouldn't stop shaking to the beat in my sleep. I pass this rock disease on to you. I know it sounds menacing, but soon you too will accept it, maybe even grow to love it...

It will only take one listen... Mellow mood, soft banjo, it will bring paradise to you instantaneously. Do check out.

An angel once fell from heaven, landed in hell, and was brought back to earth to tell the tale. This man's voice will spontaneously combust everything you've come to know about music. For the sake of simplicity, it's beefed up bluegrass, but much much much much more. Please do yourself a favor and at least listen to this masterpiece.