casey baker & the buffalo sinners
linwell
2009
very earnest songs from the former bandmate of dallas green.
manchester orchestra
mean everything to nothing
2009

key tracks: shake it out, i've got friends

modern punk rock angst with a soft side

wolfmother
cosmic egg
2009

crunchy and slick riffs, and a few softer ones

plants and animals
parc avenue
2008

Infectious folk-pop grooves