19. Modest Mouse - Good News For People Who Love Bad News
Although originality is perhaps the quality most expected from the indie genre - its very name suggesting freedom from convention - the 21st century's ever-increasing slew of DIY artists makes true uniqueness hard to come by. Modest Mouse's most impressive accolade is perhaps the fact that they were able to establish their own distinctive sound with minimal trouble. Squawking, lisped vocals and strange dissonant noises add unusual edges to an album of infectious indie pop, making it both explicitly different and instantly accessible - no mean feat considering it was the band's fourth LP. Decade Defining Track: Float On
