1. Tom Waits – Real Gone * * * * *
2. Brian Wilson – Smile * * * * *
3. Nick Cave – Abattoir Blues/The Lyre Of Orpheus * * * * 1/2
4. PJ Harvey – Uh Huh Her * * * * 1/2
5. Morrissey – You Are The Quarry * * * * 1/2
6. Arcade Fire – Funeral * * * * 1/2
7. Wilco – A Ghost Is Born * * * * 1/2
8. Elliott Smith – From A Basement On The Hill * * * * 1/2
9. Modest Mouse – Good News For People Who Love Bad News * * * * 1/2
10. Jolie Holland – Escondida * * * * 1/2
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