Noah Nine

Almost like a Beatles' Revolver for the new millennium, this disc is a collection of immaculately produced odd and fascinating pieces. Right from the opening track, "Eyes Light Up," you're hooked into a compelling groove, clever vocal interplay and lush keyboard textures. With titles like "Stellar Cafe" and "Prehistoric Astronaut," you get a sense that the group believes in alien colonisation and that whole trip, and the lyrics reflect a cosmic, spacy view. There is a definite otherworldly feeling when you put this disc on, complete with creepy guitar lines and eerie vocal layers. After listening to it, you feel almost disappointed coming back to earth.