Jamaican E.T. (Trojan). Review by Matt Cibula.

This year, Matt Cibula will try to get over one of the biggest hurdles of music geekdom – selective listening.

Matt Cibula talks with The Bill Doss, co-founder of Olivia Tremor Control, as he discusses his new group, The Sunshine Fix, and their upcoming album Age of the Sun – not to mention Buddy Ebsen.

A Story in White (Chemikal Underground / Matador). Review by Matt Cibula.

That’s What We’re Here For (This is the Chopper). Review by Matt Cibula.

The Technology: (Beatville). Review by Matt Cibula.

That Girl (Universal). Review by Matt Cibula.

Howdy! (Thirsty Ear). Review by Matt Cibula.

You Are the Best (RCA). Review by Matt Cibula.

Cherry (Knitting Factory / Velour). Review by Matt Cibula.

What Goes ‘Round (Shadow). Review by Matt Cibula.

Humongously Yours (Thunder Quest). Review by Matt Cibula.

Audioboxer EP (Drive-Thru/MCA). Review by Matt Cibula.

Music Inspired by Franz Kafka (Somnimage). Review by Matt Cibula.

Speak It Not Aloud (My Pal God). Review by Matt Cibula.

Ah, the pressures of being an in-demand writer. Matt Cibula had many Web sites beating down hs door for his year-end picks, but only Ink 19 was willing to go the extra mile to get the next 19 records on his list…

Los Musicos (Moondo/Discipline Global). Review by Matt Cibula.

Beyond Good and Evil (Lava/Atlantic). Review by Matt Cibula.

For The Love… (MCA). Review by Matt Cibula.

Lubricate Your Living-Room (Matador). Review by Matt Cibula.