24...Colin Clary - Sweater Weather Or Not, These Are The Songs I Got (2005)

This record's really grown on me over the years, until it's become a regular guest in my ears. Heartfelt, tender, lyrics wrapped beautifully in a nice hand-made gift box, full of sweet, sweet melodies. I guess you could say that I'm a little Smitten with this record... It's so contagious that you might have to see a doctor to get the songs out of your head. But of course, this isn't recommended and is strictly optional.

• favourite song - the engine light's always on
• record label - Asaurus Records
• if this record were a fruit - loquat
• if this record were a colour - green beige

The Smittens - Garden (live) (this is my favourite smittens song. Colin is on the right)

(thanks to davidsmitten)

23...Little Joy - Little Joy (2008)

I haven't been able to stop listening to this record. Definately one of my albums of the year. It reminds me of Darren Hanlon if he were a part of a New Yorked, Portuguese religious revival troupe. Travelling the serene, sunsoaked countryside on a healthy diet of cuter Velvet Underground numbers...

• favourite song - Brand New Start
• record label - rough trade
• if this record were a fruit - key lime
• if this record were a colour - maize yellow

Little Joy - Brand New Start (Live @ the Conservatory)

(Thanks to gundleok)

22...Teenage Fanclub - Thirteen (1993)

The kings of big starred jangle pop. I consider this album to be their finest hour. I love Teenage Fanclub. Their albums are like my favourite piece of clothing. When it's taken from the wardrobe, it brightens up my whole day. The layered, sweet, angelic melodies are similar to the gentle, light breeze that whispers through the flowering trees on a perfect spring day.

• favourite song - fear of flying
• record label - creation records
• if this record were a fruit - quince
• if this record were a colour - green beige

Teenage Fanclub - Norman 3

(thanks to rodandroll)

21...The Just Joans - Hey Boy-You're Oh So Sensitive (2008)

Someone once said, "The Just Joans are the most Scottish band ever?"... A heavy Scotch brogue and a witty, lovelorn, down beat country (without leaving the city) feel made this record quite the appetizing prospect. Like riding a bicycle through rainsoaked city streets. Raincoat blowing in the breeze, as you ride through puddles while waving at the commuting masses.. They don't know what they're missing..

• favourite song - grant kelly
• record label - weepop!
• if this record were a fruit - kumquat
• if this record were a colour - pearl mouse grey

The Just Joans - Hey Boy...... Your oh so sensitive

(thanks to modiplop)

20...The Cat's Miaow - A Kiss And A Cuddle (1996)

A collection of early DIY cassette releases from the influencial Melbourne foursome. I always listen to this album with great fondness. The gentle chiming guitars, embrace delicately sweet melodies. With mournfully dreamy, complicated lyrics, these songs wash over you like a wintery warm bath. Whatever the situation, I can always rely on this record to be more than accomodating.

• favourite song - the phoebe i know
• record label - library records
• if this record were a fruit - nutmeg
• if this record were a colour - fawn brown

the cat's miaow - third floor fire escape view

(thanks to cosyden)

19...Architecture In Helsinki - Fingers Crossed (2003)

The Melbournian octet's first album is my personal favourite. It captures my inner child's imagination with its whimsically layered melancholy. It's like a piece of timeless, fine art. Hanging proudly in the hallowed galleries of Alice's Wonderland. I'm late, i'm late, for a very important date. Cute enough to hug.

• favourite song - the owls go
• record label - trifekta records
• if this record were a fruit - riberry
• if this record were a colour - raspberry red

Architecture In Helsinki - Like A Call

(thanks to fanta0312)

18...Belle And Sebastian - If You're Feeling Sinister (1996)

This is my favourite album, of all time. I remember purchasing this from the local import record shop. Lying on my bedroom floor, headphones submerging my ears in the beautiful, dulcet tones while reading the little story on the back of the insert. Little did I know at the time, that Belle And Sebastian would go on to mean so much to me. Hoorah!

• favourite song - get me away from here, i'm dying
• record label -jeepster
• if this record were a colour - pearl blackberry
• if this record were a fruit - nectarine

Belle And Sebastian - Get Me Away From Here, I'm Dying

(live lowlands festival 2006) (thanks to tako808)