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)

17...Crystal Stilts - Crystal Stilts EP (2008)

The Crystal Stilts have just released a new album. But I find this collection of former singles/7" a lot more to the point and just plain brilliant. The impact this EP had on me, was comparable to last years darlings The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart's EP. The gloom curiously draws you in closer. You can overhear Velvet primitive drumming and JAMCisms, but, it's getting dark. It seems the weathers closing around. I might stay in.

• favourite song - converging in the quiet
• record label - woodsist
• if this record were a fruit - boysenberry
• if this record were a colour - traffic black

Crystal Stilts - Converging In The Quiet

(thanks to libraquaracorn)

16...Acid House Kings - Mondays Are Like Tuesdays And Tuesdays Are Like Wednesdays (2002)

It's quite difficult to choose the best Acid House King's album. They all hold special places in my heart, and on my record player. But, Mondays.... feels like a light summer breeze blows through my home everytime it's listened to. It makes me want to garden. To eat a cinnamon cake with a cup of tea, on a blue skied sunny day.

• favourite song - mondays are like tuesdays
• record label - labrador records
• if this record were a fruit - wolfberry
• if this record were a colour - chesnut brown

Acid House Kings - Say, Yes If You Love Me

(thanks to giddystratospheres87)

15...Gentle Waves - Swansong For You (2000)

This is my favourite piece of Isobel Campbell's work. It has an intriguing beauty. The strings are a misty, fresh, winter's morning. Comforting, soft delicate vocals shimmer like dew on the grass. The horns are pleasant bird calls, piercing the morning air from the towering pines.

• favourite song - loretta young
• record label - jeepster
• if this record were a fruit - persimmon
• if this record were a colour - pastel green

Gentle Waves - Falling From Grace

(thanks to chrisclover)

14...My Teenage Stride - Ears Like Golden Bats (2007)

Oozing with the sounds of New Zealand's Flying Nun label, this record really captured my imagination last year. Like walking on a deserted, cold, windswept beach. The waves crashing on the shore. The city lights glowing brightly off in the distance. This is the place you have to be.

• favourite song - reversal
• record label - becalmed
• if this record were a fruit - custard apple
• if this record were a colour - ochre yellow
  

My Teenage Stride - To Live And Die In The Airport Lounge

(Thanks To Dakkan)

13...Nixon - Only Ugly People Smoke (2000)

The debut from Nixon is overflowing with heartfelt, sincere, claustrophobic beauty. Whenever, I listen to this record it's like the album's showcasing its goods, in an intimate performance, in a wardrobe. So, push aside the overcoats and button up shirts. Watch out for the hard umbrella. Find a comfortable spot, and enjoy this pleasing memento from Sweden.

• favourite song - teardrop collector
• record label - Heavenly Pop Hits (2002 reissue)
• if this record were a fruit - avocado
• if this record were a colour - silk grey
  
  
  
  
  
  

Nixon - Hospital (not from album)

(thanks to tweepopstar)