The Church - Starfish

Our instruments have no way of measuring this feeling …the feeling that this album gives me everytime I listen to its fine, clean and well-arranged production that was made possible by Waddy & Richard Wachtel. Sometimes big sales mean not-so-good music, but fortunately this is not the case, Starfish, The Church’s biggest selling album is their best. This mysterious, elegant, melancholic and hypnotic work is a fundamental piece in Australian rock.

Key Name: Russell Kilbey
Prevailing Style: Rock
Best Track: Destination

Gus Gus - Polydistortion

I clearly remember listening to this album for the first time back in 1997, my mind went numb, I was astonished… Gus Gus’ first proper album, Polydistortion, is an electronic, avant-garde masterpiece that will make you dance. Made by an Icelandic collective formed by actors, designers and filmmakers this mellow, quirky and powerful mixture of electronic, funk, jazz, indie and hip-hop is a must-have.

Key Name: Daníel Ágúst/Magnús Jónsson
Prevailing Style: Trip-Hop
Best Track: Believe

Scissor Sisters - Scissor Sisters

Since we’ve listened to almost everything when it comes to rock music in the 2000’s it is extremely complicated to make an outstanding rock album, nevertheless the five-piece band Scissor Sisters manage to achieve that, and when they do it by stealing bits and pieces from 70’s music, it’s even more admirable. The New Yorkers mix disco chunks with Stevie Wonder’s portions, Elton John’s globs, Pink Floyd’s particles and Bee Gees’ nuggets to create a sexy, gay, drag-queenie, glam-rocker and wonderfully rhythmic collage named Scissor Sisters.

Key Name: Jason Sellards/Scott Hoffman
Prevailing Style: Dance Rock
Best Track: Take Your Mama