BATTLES - MIRRORED

This is the debut album from New Yorkers, Battles. They have been described as prog-rock, experimental rock, math rock and electro-rock! I'm not sure what any of those mean but this is really fresh and exciting. Loops, beats, drums, guitars all give the sound incredible drive. One of the most unique albums of the year.

www.megaupload.com/?d=D0G40RKQ

SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO - ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN RELEASE

Simian Mobile Disco are James Shaw and James Ford, two of the members of the sadly disbanded Simian (highlight - "Chemistry Is What We Are' from 2001). They started remixing other artists such as The Go! Team, Klaxons, Air and Muse and have now released this debut album. A really loved-up, heart-pounding sound that you will want to have on at any party!

www.megaupload.com/?d=F1BVYLKH
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http://rapidshare.com/files/30362406/Sim-Mob-Dsco_Att-Dec-Sust-Rls.rar

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GHOSTS - THE WORLD IS OUTSIDE

The feelgood album of the year! Britpop is back and it never sounded so good. Belting indie pop that will brighten your day.

http://www.mediafire.com/?04jgvmx016j

BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE - BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE

The third full length album from Canadian band, Broken Social Scene. They were formed in 1999 and have gradually grown in number to the point of having 16 members as we speak. This album was released at the end of 2005 and many members have gone on to produce their own projects as the band take an official hiatus (see Feist album 'The Reminder').

Any album that reminds you of My Bloody Valentine, Pavement and Grandaddy and still feel fiercely fresh and original is special. They seem to throw everything into the mix and and make it work. Highly recommended.

http://rapidshare.com/files/49448237/BSS_-_ST.rar

THE NATIONAL - BOXER

The National are originally from Ohio, but are now based in Brooklyn. This is the follow-up to the outstanding 'Alligator' and word has it that the band did not want to record another album as they did not feel it could reach the same heights or please the fans as much. How wrong they were and glad we are they continued. 'Boxer' is a modern masterpiece, with fear, alienation and optimism. Just wonderful.

http://www.filefactory.com/file/9190d1/
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http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YTTSONJJ
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http://rapidshare.com/files/44202155/boxr.rar

PANDA BEAR - PERSON PITCH

This is the album I simply cannot stop listening to at the moment. It is broken into songs but it is just one long, stunning, ride. You are enveloped in a wall of uplifting sound and taken away. Astonishing.

http://rapidshare.com/files/14080203/Panda_Bear.zip

HOT CHIP - THE WARNING

Formed in 2000 but Hot Chip did not release their debut album, 'Coming On Strong', until 2004. They are renowned for being the remixers of choice for many bands today. They have reworked songs by Badly Drawn Boy, Gorillaz, The Go Team!, Bright Eyes, Amy Winehouse, !!!, Aliens, CSS, Ladytron and Stephen Malkmus amongst others.

This is far more than an album by dance producers, though. It was many reviewers album of 2006 and is full of energy and life. They have a feel of New Order about them which is high praise indeed.

http://rapidshare.com/files/40169438/HOT_CHIP_-_WARNING__2006_.rar

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