40. Jonsi
SO much happier than the average Sigur Ros track. Bilbo could play this at his going-away party in The Shire.
39. Broken Social Scene
If you find yourself out biking and you need to beat a thunderstorm home, this will get you there.
38. Cults
The messages in Kindergarten sing-a-longs are no less true today. Put away your toys. Go outside.
37. Tennis
Could be Best Coast for all I know, and I though it was until I looked at my iPod in San Fransisco.
36. Wale
He stays "hungry as a plastic hippopotamus," self-conscious about criticism and low sales. I think it brings out his best.
35. Factor & Ron Contour
"Prairie Wind"
This whole album is tight. Factor and Ron AKA Moka Only, keep em comin'.
34. The Books
The Books are a more stable Ween. They can do a lot, but they don't try it unless they can do it well. If you have one of those Iron & Wine moments from high school, try this instead.
33. The Sheepdogs
Best of Ness Creek moment from Saskatoon staples. AND there's a proper video!
32. Vampire Weekend
I'm always suspicious when I like the same thing as every teenager in the world. But whatever.
31. LCD Soundsystem
If you salivated the first time you pressed play on This is Happening, this did not disappoint. The cow bell lulls you into a false sense of security before you get assaulted with e'rything.
30. Swollen Members
Same scenario as above, except the rest of the album is...... Well, on this you remember why Mad Child's your favourite tough guy to root for.
29. Kanye West
The ironic toasts when it's on in public only make it better.
28. Delorean
25+ degree? Check. Frisbee? Check.
27. Champion
Crazy progression. Plus I always wanted a Saab.
26. Gorillaz
Your rhinestone eyes are like factories far away... plus an elaborate Coachella show.
25. September Long
The angelic vocals of Graham Walker, smooth bass of Matt Bakken, tick-tock of Chris Loopkey and 6-string mastery of Ryan Rogal. All Saskatoon.
24. Broken Bells
The high road is hard to find.
23. Julian Lynch
If a ghost played the banjo.....
22. Hawksley Workman
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