The Dance, Fleetwood Mac – Fleetwood Mac regroups for a live performance of a number of old classics and new additions with a late-nineties twist.
Top cuts: “Dreams,” “Temporary One,” “Sweet Girl.”

 OK Computer, Radiohead – When it comes to conveying a mood of desperation and depression, no other band comes close to Radiohead. At times melancholy and lethargic and other times frenzied and furious, Radiohead delivers a tour de force with a (I think) rather sarcastic set of liner notes.
Top cuts: “Paranoid Android,”, “Climbing Up the Walls,” “Lucky,” “Karma Police.”

 Garbage, Garbage – As an avid fan of anything and everything by Garbage, I would suggest also their sophomore album Version 2.0. However, their debut embodies more artistic quality than their follow-up, with its sexy, suppressed style and sultry intimacy, although it's not as readily accessible.
Top cuts: “Supervixen,” “Stupid Girl,” “Fix Me Now.”

  Ten, Pearl Jam – If you don't already have this classic, get it! The album features a set of songs that are raw and compelling, delivered from one of the few quality bands of our time.
Top cuts: “Jeremy,” “Once.”

  This Fire, Paula Cole – This is a great album with varying sounds woven together by a central theme. Paula Cole is an impassioned singer and songwriter who definitely makes her presence felt.
Top cuts: “Tiger,” “Missisippi,” “Me.”

  Mcmxc A.D., Enigma – A great relaxation album containing a number of mind-numbingly refreshing, ethereal, and erotic tracks. If you are looking for the album that will truly take you “on a musical journey,” your search is over, because this is the ultimate experience.
Top cuts: “Callas Went Away,” “Mea Culpa.”

  Mer de Noms, A Perfect Circle – Dark, muted aggression coupled with masterful vocals. This album represents riveting sophistication at its best!
Top cuts: “Magdalena,” “Judith,” “Renholder.”

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