A Heavy Abacus - The Joy Formidable.  I haven't spent nearly as much time listening to this band as I should.  They're easily my favorite new band of the last couple of years.  The girl's voice is fantastic and they rock hard.

Justice In Murder - Coheed & Cambria.  They're the contemporary bastard son of Iron Maiden and Rush.  Definitely one of my all time favorites now that they've been around for so long.  Great showmen as well.  I will absolutely see them again if they make another pass through my neck of the woods.  Even at that, I still think the nerdy sci-fi aspect of the band is silly.

The End Of Everything - Chris Isaak.  Damn you Chris Isaak.  Makin' me all sentimental and what not.  Makin' me want to take up drinking again too.  I'm a stone Chris Isaak.  You can't do this to me anymore. Don't call again Chris Isaak.  We're through!  (an occasional Shuffle appearance would be nice)

Gravity Rides Everything - Modest Mouse.  Damn you Modest Mouse.  Makin' me all sentimental and what not.  Makin' me want to take up drinking again too.  I'm a stone Modest Mouse.  You can't do this to me anymore. Don't call again Modest Mouse.  We're through!  (an occasional Shuffle appearance would be nice)

Driving The Last Spike - Genesis.  Friggin' immigrants, always building railroads and being productive members of society.  It may be the best Phil Collins song based entirely on his use of the word "fuck"