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Present

“Phrenology”
The Roots (2002)
Trendy hiphop beloved by college students everywhere. Favorite track: “The Seed 2.0”

“Hell Hath No Fury”
Clipse (2006)

“Night Ripper”
Girl Talk (2006)
Get to know Girl Talk now. You’ll be hearing his musical montages at just about every party you’ll ever attend. Favorite track: “Smash Your Head”

“In Rainbows”
Radiohead (2007)

“Kala”
M.I.A. (2007)

“Fleet Foxes”
Fleet Foxes (2008)
The stylings of the Foxes aren’t necessarily what you’re used to, but that’s not a bad thing. Play it on a lazy, cold day for full effect. Favorite track: “White Winter Hymnal”

“Saturdays = Youth”
M83 (2008)

“Vampire Weekend”
Vampire Weekend (2008)
This self-titled debut took dorm rooms by storm a little more than a year ago. Don’t miss this one. Favorite track: “M79”

“Dear Science”
TV on the Radio (2008)

“Veckatimest”
Grizzly Bear (2009)
As one of the most anticipated summer releases of 2009, “Veckatimest” definetly has the potential to be one of the best records of the year. Favorite track: “Two Weeks”


Past

“Bringing It All
Back Home”
Bob Dylan (1965)

“The Velvet Underground & Nico”
The Velvet Underground (1967)

“Abbey Road”
The Beatles (1969)
This album is a studio masterpiece. Listen to the b-side tracks thread together and attempt to disagree. You won’t be able to. Favorite track: “Mean Mr. Mustard, Polythene Pam, She Came in Through the Bathroom Window”

“Moondance”
Van Morrison (1970)
“Brown Eyed Girl” has nothing to do with this. Favorite track: “Into the Mystic”

“London Calling”
The Clash (1979)

“Nebraska”
Bruce Springsteen (1982)

“Paul’s Boutique”
Beastie Boys (1986)
Most people are familiar with “License to Ill,” but “Paul’s” should definitely be heard. Play it. Loudly. Favorite track: “Hey Ladies”

“Daydream Nation”
Sonic Youth (1988)

“Nevermind”
Nirvana (1991)
Long after the dust of grunge has settled, Nirvana remains. They are THE ’90s band. Favorite track: “Smells Like Teen Spirit”
 
“Midnight Vultures”
Beck (1999)