I’m a big fan of the new Menomena album, Friend and Foe. I liked their previous effort, I Am The Fun Blame Monster, from maybe 2004–thanks Vanessa for introing me to them and Gaelen for the latest. The new album is just great, worth a listen by any indie rock fan.
Other quick album takes: new Bloc Party is boring, out of my rotation already; Of Montreal is solid, but still a bit more ornate (not sure how to describe it) than I like; Shins album is safe but catchy, I really dig some songs.
Now I think I’ll go open up the Mouse site again to hear Dashboard for the 100th time.
I feel like the elaborate production on that Of Montreal album is the perfect balance to the depressing subject matter… it seems just right to me. But I’m glad you like the Menomena! DSB asked me for it after reading your post so I thought I’d better come check it out.