Adam's Top 25 Albums Part 2



20. Silver Jews-Tanglewood Numbers (2005)
Often thought of as a Pavement side project (Stephen Malkmus is an original member), the Silver Jews have been a constant fixture in my cd player for the last 4 years. Even though they have been together since 1994, they have only toured twice, and I was lucky enough to see them both times. David Berman, the man behind the band, is also a well known poet and novelists. He announced in Jan. 2009 that he was quiting music to focus on writing. If you get one new record off my list, you should make it this one.
Key songs-"Punks in the Beerlight", "I'm Getting Back Into Getting Back Into You", and "Sleeping is the Only Love"



19. Cursive-Domestica (2000)
If you ever go through a tough break up this may or may not be the record you want to listen to. It is a shame that most of their other releases are just so-so. Or maybe that makes this one that much more amazing.
Key Songs-"The Casualty", The Martyr" and "The Lament of Pretty Baby"



18. Songs:Ohia-The Lioness (2000)
I'm still amazed that such a moving voice can come from a short stocky guy with a unibrow. Haunting vocals and lyrics from Jason Molina who released music under a few different names. This is what Black Heart Procession would have sounded like if they lived in a cold grey place. On this record you can hear a mix of metal, alt-country, and folk.
Key Songs-"The Black Crow", "Lioness", "Coxcomb Red"



17. Radiohead-Ok Computer (1997)
The Bends was a great record but OK Computer is Radiohead's masterpiece. I've tried to listen to the material after this record, but I don't even try anymore.
Key Songs-"Letdown", "Karma Police", "No Surprises"



16. Modest Mouse-Lonesome Crowded West (1997)
Isaac Brock can write some catchy rock tunes with great lyrics. This record was my first exposure to Modest Mouse, and I still think it is their best record to date. Every time I go on a long road trip, I make sure that this cd is in the car with me.
Key Songs-"Trailer Trash", "Shit Luck", and "Jesus Christ Was An Only Child"