I always forget how his stage name is spelled properly.

Pavement and Big Star I've heard of but never listened to, are there albums in particular you'd recommend?

when it comes to Pavement, I'd try 'Wowee Zowee' or 'Brighten the Corners'

Slanted and Enchanted

Thanks guys, I'll look for those.

I suggest you listen to Andy McKee. It doesn't matter what type of music you're into, it's impossible to not like Andy McKee.

Been digging albums by The Life and Times/Shiner and Long Distance Calling a lot nowadays.

The Arcade Fire!
Dittos on The Black Keys and Stars.

Has anyone checked out the band Malbec??? They are pretty awesome and i downloaded their EPs of their website www.malbectheband.com after a friend suggested it. liste to them!

You've got a nice list of artists, there

I've been recently into Jump Back Jake. They're kind of a blues/motown/rock sort of deal.
Enon is also good, especially the Believo! and High Society albums.

Not to toot my own horn, but check out my band Absolute Asylum @ http://www.myspace.com/absoluteasylum Our album is now available on: iTunes, Amazon.mp3, Rhapsody, Lala, Shockhound & Limewire Store.