Neutral Milk HotelIn the Aeroplane Over the SeaIt was the first 'indie' record I listened to, and is one of my favourites, but it hasn't been until now that I've actually owned a legitimate copy of the record. I haven't listened to it a whole lot since I bought it, since I got it more to replace copies that I've lost, and, of course, to actually own it, but I have listened to it a couple of times, and it's simply great. The highlight of the album is the track
Holland, 1945.
The Olivia Tremor Control
Dusk at Cubist CastleI've only listened to this a couple of times, and bought it out of curiosity about Elephant 6, rather than any actual recommendations that I can recall. That said, it is a very good record, and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a really long pop record that is perfect for background music that you can just sink in and out of every now and then.
The Silver Jews
Bright FlightI bought this record because I loved American Water, and hoped that the rest of the Silver Jews' catalogue would measure up. So far, I don't enjoy it as much as AW, and there isn't really any track that I think is amazing (like Smith and Jones was on AW) but it is still a solid record in its own right and requires more listens.
Belle and Sebastian
The Life PursuitI find that Belle and Sebastian generally have appeal since there are tracks that you love the first time you hear them (on this record it's White Collar Boy) but upon repeated listens, you find other gems. So far, I haven't listened to it enough to name any track in particular, but the whole record is very good.