Peter Gabriel 1, 2, and 4
Diamond Dogs- David Bowie
American Idiot- Green Day
I've Seen Everything- Trashcan Sinatras
Talking Heads: 77
Violent Femmes (self-titled)
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway- Genesis
The Division Bell- Pink Floyd
Songs of Faith and Devotion- Depeche Mode
Kick- INXS
the flaming lips - transmissions from the satellite heart
talking heads - speaking in tongues
matthew sweet - modern art
the sea & cake - the biz
deerhunter - microcastle
fugazi - 13 songs
pearl jam - vs.
freedy johnston - can you fly
I don't know why I missed this one for so long, but that's a really good one! I love the Betties. Their latest (Oh, Mayhem!) is also very good. Different as the songs are louder and poppier than their earlier stuff, but still of high quality.
meL Norah Jones - Little Broken Hearts
I got this one recently used and it's a very good album. I'm not that big a fan of hers, but this album sounds interesting. Danger Mouse's production (and also the subject matter) moves it away from mainstream pop/jazz into some darker area.