And Steg joins in...

It takes some time to go through the last 12 years, especially in my collection. Complaining that you own too much music is definitely a First World Problem and I'm the head of the pack.

Regardless, I've chosen the following 10 albums to challenge the contenders in our death match.

10. 'Love is Here' (2001) from Starsailor took the Travis/Coldplay ethic we came to love in the tail-end of the "Britpop" era and made it perfectly raw. Loads of Tim Buckley and Van Morrison blood flows through this amazing debut.

















9. 'The Beginning Stages Of...' (2002) from The Polyphonic Spree is what happens when The beach Boys and The Flaming Lips got together and formed a cult in Southern Texas. Gospel pop in its best form.

















8. When you listen to 'Agaetis Bryjun' (2000) from Sigur Ros you remember those times when you listened to Cocteau Twins and tried to understand what they were singing. However, after a closer listen, you find out the words are made up and you contemplate saying "I wish Radiohead went in this creative direction."

















7. 'Body Talk' (2010) from Robyn is pure pop perfection. A perfect mix of sweet and savory sounds if there ever was such a thing. Yes, I am a straight man.

















6. '12 Desperate Straight Lines' (2011) by Telekinesis is like listening to your young brother on stage and saying "why didn't I try that?" Lots of old sounds mixed together for a great power trip of pop sounds.

















5. The raw energy in 'Fever To Tell' (2001) from The Yeah Yeah Yeahs bring out your best teenage energy no matter how old you are when listening to it. Maybe its because they graduated from Oberlin College?


















4. Not only is 'Forth' (2008) by The Verve their fourth studio album thanks to a short-lived reunion, but its also my 4th favorite and also resulted in their 4th band shakeup. Still, it makes for some amazing atmospheric rock sounds that call for another big reunion. I can only wish.

















3. The self-titled debut from Friendly Fires (2009) gives you a good reason to think they're the next New Order. Dance rock with an awkward vocalist. See 'em live and you'll know what I mean.

















2. The raw energy in 'B.R.M.C.' (2002) from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club give you garage goosebumps.

















1. "XTRMNTR" (2000) from Primal Scream is their magnum opus. Punk, dance, pop, electronic and shoegaze all wrapped into a powerful package. Taking a sip from its deep textured glass gives you hints of My Bloody Valentine, Kraftwerk, Iggy Pop and a hint of Duran Duran. It always makes me go sideways upon every listen. My favorite album for a long long time.