have to agree with the music choices of the previous two posts, particularly sigur ros and elbow. elbow's new album "the seldom seen kid" is one of the most impressive albums in a long time. the lyrics were held up as a particular example of fine work by the mercury award panel, when the album won best album for 2008. other bands which i think are particularly amazing are Fleet Foxes "white winter hymnal" is an amazing single and the album is one of the most uplifting/thought provoking/magical albums ever. stunning acoustic guitars and other instruments. who would have thought that they'd make the top ten for album chart sales, gives me hope that the british public do have taste. if you want a more lively album to prance around to whilst doing mundane household chores then i am very impressed with the Futureheads latest album "this is not the world", an amazing return to form after a disapointing second album, zane lowe is championing this and trying to get them back in some lime light, and its a much deserved cause, the album is full of catchy hooks and clever cutting lyrics with a great pace. rereading that i can see a fustrated music journalist in my nurses shadow......oh dear.... great to see the new energy that you are charging into the blog, its been a pleasure to read recently!!