steve earle, terraplane. this isn't radically different than his other records, or necessarily better, but what strikes me is how he can crank out songs at such a high standard over such a long, prolific career. for consistency, tom petty' the only other to come to mind, and right now i'm digging earle more. check out "go go boots are back"
smashing pumpkins, cherub rock. billy corgan's voice is definitely a tolerate it or hate it proposition, but there's no denying the guy knows his stuff, and this song kicks beyond description. the compact little guitar solo towards the end is an all-timer.