Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo - Rivers Cuomo

Many people know Rivers Cuomo as "The guy who sings for Weezer". That is entirely true. However, Rivers does more than just sing for Weezer. He plays guitar and writes some of the most well crafted music that I, and most people, have ever heard. "Alone" is a look into Rivers' life before and during Weezer, as he recorded what would go on to be one of Weezers more famous songs (Buddy Holly) and some that would never see the light of day, becoming what has been known to fans as the "Songs From The Black Hole", a space-themed rock opera that was scrapped and replaced by what would eventually become the bands second album, Pinkerton. While the quality of most of these recordings is not that great (since they are demo recordings), the album acts as something to hold Weezer fans over until the bands 6th album is released sometime in 2008. Overall I would have to give this album a B+ simply because of lack of appeal. I love it as a Weezer fan, but I'm not sure that many others who don't like Weezer would be particularly drawn to it.

Radiohead

There is no question. As far as indie bands go, Radiohead tops every list. The band was able to reinvent it's sound, making a complete change in their music, and actually gain fans. Radiohead is the epitome of indie music, they will go down in history, just like led zeppelin, pink floyd, the beatles, aerosmith, and many others. Their latest album, In Rainbows, only further proves my point.
I, like most other radiohead fans (includng Thom Yorke himself), downloaded their latest release the day it came out and paid absolutely nothing. I listened to that album all day, literally. From 7:00 until 3:00, i always had at least one headphone in at a time. Even in class. Let me just tell you that this album is one of the most amazing things to come out of 2007, if not . Tracks suck as "Jigsaw Falling into Place" (The first "official" single), Nude, and 15 Step really make this the best album of 2007. Don't try to argue. Just go buy it. I command you.