#4 #3 #2

#4
Beirut - The Flying Club Cup
If Ringo and Jens Lekman trained a young vocalist and sent him on the road with Sufjan and Gogal Bordella . . . . . you might have Beirut

#3
The Go Team! - Proof of Youth
Love these guys. Feel like I'm watching the a-team every time I listen. Plus the virtual rapping with some heavy hitters from the late 70's/early 80's is insanely good.

#2
LCD Sound System - Sounds of Silver
James Murphy gets mucho respect, especially now that I know he can play some sick beats with the sticks. Incredible layering and repetative but strong lyrics