Robbie Buffalo
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Your post has 3 likes, but I'm the only person who nominated them!
February 9, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Your post has 3 likes, but I'm the only person who nominated them!
So many I am curious about! Apologies if I've missed some of these already:
Appleseed Cast, Burning Airlines, Charlatans, Gorky's, Hey Mercedes, Manics, The New Year, Owls, Ozma, Pinback, Rival Schools, Saves the Day, Shiner.
Appleseed Cast, Burning Airlines, Charlatans, Gorky's, Hey Mercedes, Manics, The New Year, Owls, Ozma, Pinback, Rival Schools, Saves the Day, Shiner.
February 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM
So many I am curious about! Apologies if I've missed some of these already:
Appleseed Cast, Burning Airlines, Charlatans, Gorky's, Hey Mercedes, Manics, The New Year, Owls, Ozma, Pinback, Rival Schools, Saves the Day, Shiner.
Appleseed Cast, Burning Airlines, Charlatans, Gorky's, Hey Mercedes, Manics, The New Year, Owls, Ozma, Pinback, Rival Schools, Saves the Day, Shiner.
While Liars wasn't as popular in the mainstream as the Strokes or the White Stripes, it felt like in indie circles it was just as acclaimed. Another one that you maybe had to be there for and is now forgotten.
February 6, 2026 at 9:32 PM
While Liars wasn't as popular in the mainstream as the Strokes or the White Stripes, it felt like in indie circles it was just as acclaimed. Another one that you maybe had to be there for and is now forgotten.
I understand the frustration, but I think it's reflecting the broader tastes of the people nominating. Indie rock is my preferred genre and most of my favorites within that also weren't nominated (Burning Airlines! Califone! American Analog Set! Les Savy Fav!) because they are niche indie records.
February 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I understand the frustration, but I think it's reflecting the broader tastes of the people nominating. Indie rock is my preferred genre and most of my favorites within that also weren't nominated (Burning Airlines! Califone! American Analog Set! Les Savy Fav!) because they are niche indie records.
Strongly disagree. Think that album is a great example of a band without a particular original sound who writes really good songs. Guess I'll have to write a DC to try to persuade!
February 6, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Strongly disagree. Think that album is a great example of a band without a particular original sound who writes really good songs. Guess I'll have to write a DC to try to persuade!
No fun is a strange criticism for Super Furry Animals.
February 5, 2026 at 3:39 AM
No fun is a strange criticism for Super Furry Animals.
Pinback’s self-titled didn’t make it in 99 either. Sadly this groups doesn’t seem to rate them highly.
February 5, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Pinback’s self-titled didn’t make it in 99 either. Sadly this groups doesn’t seem to rate them highly.
Doesn’t sound ridiculous at all. After a few tournaments, the nomination phase became my favorite part (over the actual tournament). Feel like I discover more new albums during this part of the process (and the discussion is 99% positive, versus the tournament when people get negative).
February 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Doesn’t sound ridiculous at all. After a few tournaments, the nomination phase became my favorite part (over the actual tournament). Feel like I discover more new albums during this part of the process (and the discussion is 99% positive, versus the tournament when people get negative).
Just added Kelly Hogan!
January 30, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Just added Kelly Hogan!
Alison Krauss & Union Station, NEW FAVORITE
Camera Obscura, BIGGEST BLUEST HI-FI
Gillian Welch, TIME (THE REVELATOR)
Ivy, LONG DISTANCE
Rainer Maria, A BETTER VERSION OF ME
Camera Obscura, BIGGEST BLUEST HI-FI
Gillian Welch, TIME (THE REVELATOR)
Ivy, LONG DISTANCE
Rainer Maria, A BETTER VERSION OF ME
January 30, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Alison Krauss & Union Station, NEW FAVORITE
Camera Obscura, BIGGEST BLUEST HI-FI
Gillian Welch, TIME (THE REVELATOR)
Ivy, LONG DISTANCE
Rainer Maria, A BETTER VERSION OF ME
Camera Obscura, BIGGEST BLUEST HI-FI
Gillian Welch, TIME (THE REVELATOR)
Ivy, LONG DISTANCE
Rainer Maria, A BETTER VERSION OF ME
I have to assume CHANGE will be in given how highly seeded EMERGENCY & I was. I will definitely be writing a DC for it if it's in.
January 29, 2026 at 8:29 PM
I have to assume CHANGE will be in given how highly seeded EMERGENCY & I was. I will definitely be writing a DC for it if it's in.
Since you have Jimmy Eat World, Blink-182 and Sum 41, can I interest you in Hey Mercedes, Saves the Day, Hot Water Music, or New End Original?
January 29, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Since you have Jimmy Eat World, Blink-182 and Sum 41, can I interest you in Hey Mercedes, Saves the Day, Hot Water Music, or New End Original?
Sorry I missed it. I guess at least 2 of us will be nominating them!
January 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Sorry I missed it. I guess at least 2 of us will be nominating them!
The New Year, NEWNESS ENDS
Owls, OWLS
Rainer Maria, A BETTER VERSION OF ME
Rival Schools, UNITED BY FATE
Saves the Day, STAY WHAT YOU ARE
Shiner, THE EGG
Stars, NIGHTSONGS
Owls, OWLS
Rainer Maria, A BETTER VERSION OF ME
Rival Schools, UNITED BY FATE
Saves the Day, STAY WHAT YOU ARE
Shiner, THE EGG
Stars, NIGHTSONGS
January 29, 2026 at 3:57 PM
The New Year, NEWNESS ENDS
Owls, OWLS
Rainer Maria, A BETTER VERSION OF ME
Rival Schools, UNITED BY FATE
Saves the Day, STAY WHAT YOU ARE
Shiner, THE EGG
Stars, NIGHTSONGS
Owls, OWLS
Rainer Maria, A BETTER VERSION OF ME
Rival Schools, UNITED BY FATE
Saves the Day, STAY WHAT YOU ARE
Shiner, THE EGG
Stars, NIGHTSONGS
Some last minute recs I haven't seen mentioned often
Aereogramme, A STORY IN WHITE
The American Analog Set, KNOW BY HEART
Appleseed Cast, LOW LEVEL OWL
Arab Strap, THE RED THREAD
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, B.R.M.C.
Califone, ROOMSOUND
Hey Mercedes, EVERYNIGHT FIRE WORKS
New End Original, THRILLER
Aereogramme, A STORY IN WHITE
The American Analog Set, KNOW BY HEART
Appleseed Cast, LOW LEVEL OWL
Arab Strap, THE RED THREAD
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, B.R.M.C.
Califone, ROOMSOUND
Hey Mercedes, EVERYNIGHT FIRE WORKS
New End Original, THRILLER
January 29, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Some last minute recs I haven't seen mentioned often
Aereogramme, A STORY IN WHITE
The American Analog Set, KNOW BY HEART
Appleseed Cast, LOW LEVEL OWL
Arab Strap, THE RED THREAD
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, B.R.M.C.
Califone, ROOMSOUND
Hey Mercedes, EVERYNIGHT FIRE WORKS
New End Original, THRILLER
Aereogramme, A STORY IN WHITE
The American Analog Set, KNOW BY HEART
Appleseed Cast, LOW LEVEL OWL
Arab Strap, THE RED THREAD
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, B.R.M.C.
Califone, ROOMSOUND
Hey Mercedes, EVERYNIGHT FIRE WORKS
New End Original, THRILLER
Juno was such a great band. Love this album too. I believe it's only available on YouTube, but hope others check it out. The opening track (uncharacteristically an instrumental) might be my favorite.
youtu.be/m8ZPqpxSUd0?...
youtu.be/m8ZPqpxSUd0?...
Juno - A Future Lived in Past Tense
YouTube video by sweetbabyjaysus
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January 22, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Juno was such a great band. Love this album too. I believe it's only available on YouTube, but hope others check it out. The opening track (uncharacteristically an instrumental) might be my favorite.
youtu.be/m8ZPqpxSUd0?...
youtu.be/m8ZPqpxSUd0?...
Haven't seen anyone post about Pinback's BLUE SCREEN LIFE, so would encourage people to give it a listen (especially since their first album missed the cut in the 99 tournament). Dense, hypnotic arrangements, catchy melodies, great harmonizing, and affecting lyrics. Hoping they qualify this time!
January 22, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Haven't seen anyone post about Pinback's BLUE SCREEN LIFE, so would encourage people to give it a listen (especially since their first album missed the cut in the 99 tournament). Dense, hypnotic arrangements, catchy melodies, great harmonizing, and affecting lyrics. Hoping they qualify this time!
THE TYRANNY OF DISTANCE is my favorite Ted Leo album. Hoping it makes it in.
January 22, 2026 at 3:29 PM
THE TYRANNY OF DISTANCE is my favorite Ted Leo album. Hoping it makes it in.
GO FORTH is easily my favorite proper Les Savy Fav album (exempting the ROME EP and the INCHES compilation)
January 22, 2026 at 3:25 PM
GO FORTH is easily my favorite proper Les Savy Fav album (exempting the ROME EP and the INCHES compilation)
During the nomination period I'm plan to highlight albums I think will be on the qualification bubble. Today, that's Burning Airlines, IDENTIKIT. If you enjoyed Jawbox in the 90s brackets, you'll enjoy this. Nobody does muscular, math-y, discordant, yet catchy punk rock better than J Robbins.
January 20, 2026 at 3:02 PM
During the nomination period I'm plan to highlight albums I think will be on the qualification bubble. Today, that's Burning Airlines, IDENTIKIT. If you enjoyed Jawbox in the 90s brackets, you'll enjoy this. Nobody does muscular, math-y, discordant, yet catchy punk rock better than J Robbins.
Would throw out Jim O'Rourke's INSIGNICANCE as fun indie. Unfortunately, it's only on YouTube, so I'm not sure how many people will check it out, but it's one of my favorites from 2001. Punchy, well-composed rock songs (with the best sounding drums) paired with funny, cutting lyrics.
January 14, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Would throw out Jim O'Rourke's INSIGNICANCE as fun indie. Unfortunately, it's only on YouTube, so I'm not sure how many people will check it out, but it's one of my favorites from 2001. Punchy, well-composed rock songs (with the best sounding drums) paired with funny, cutting lyrics.
I love Electrelane's two albums with vocals (2004's THE POWER OUT and 2007's NO SHOUTS, NO CALLS) but the more instrumental records like ROCK IT TO THE MOON don't do much for me.
January 14, 2026 at 2:40 PM
I love Electrelane's two albums with vocals (2004's THE POWER OUT and 2007's NO SHOUTS, NO CALLS) but the more instrumental records like ROCK IT TO THE MOON don't do much for me.
Me seeing Turin Brakes
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January 12, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Me seeing Turin Brakes
While WONDERLAND isn't as good their 90s albums I still enjoy it and appreciate that it was a change of pace from the classic rock of US AND US ONLY. I think the drop off starts after this (I couldn't remember whether UP AT THE LAKE or SIMPATICO came next, but neither are particularly strong).
January 8, 2026 at 7:08 PM
While WONDERLAND isn't as good their 90s albums I still enjoy it and appreciate that it was a change of pace from the classic rock of US AND US ONLY. I think the drop off starts after this (I couldn't remember whether UP AT THE LAKE or SIMPATICO came next, but neither are particularly strong).
Yeah, “Series of Dreams” is better than anything that ended up on OH MERCY (and I do like the record).
September 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Yeah, “Series of Dreams” is better than anything that ended up on OH MERCY (and I do like the record).