Elie Perler, TVT Records, New York, NY

1. The Killers - Hot Fuss
This marketh the returneth of synth-pop. Holds up equally in club and bedroom.

2. Nirvana - With The Lights Out
Every Nirvana fan's wet dream. Previously unreleased demos packaged with a DVD of home videos. Courtney delays no longer, as she needs money for all her legal troubles.

3. Green Day - American Idiot
Punk's seminal trio come back with a carefully constructed rock opera. Seems like they have grown
since "Dookie." No throwaway songs on this one.

4. Ray Lamontagne - Trouble
Best thing out of Maine since Stephen King. His well-crafted songs and eloquent lyrics keep you listening.

5. Ambulance Ltd. - LP
Sing-along melodies that have more in common with Sixties pop than anything else.

6. Franz Ferdinand - (self-titled)
Funny to name your band after the murdered archduke which sparked WWI. Its over-saturation on radio is well justified. Critics and general public finally agree.

7. Various - Future Soundtrack of America
An eclectic mix showcasing some of today's best artists and songwriters.

8. Velvet Revolver - Contraband
Mix 3 parts GNR, and 1 part STP. Powerful aural mix-drink. 10. Flunk - Morning Star
Norwegian artist creates easy listening with an ambient mix of electronica and folk.

9. Me First & The Gimme Gimmies - Ruin Johnny's Bar Mitzvah
Punk covers of classic rock staples in a cheesy party atmosphere.

10. Flunk - Morning Star
Norwegian artist creates easy listening with an ambient mix of electronica and folk.

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