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FC Kahuna "Machine Says Yes" (UK import)
One of the best DJs-meet-chanteuse outings in recent memory. Said singer is Hafdis, from Gus Gus (and Gryff from Super Furries on one track, too, I might add). Fantstic, even if 'Hayling' is a bit 'Six Unground'-esque. 
FatCat Records "Branches and Routes" (UK import)
This 2 disc compilations contains artists I never even knew were on FatCat records. But seeing as how I could only name one artist on the label before this compilation (Sigur Ros), it's no surprise that I'm surprised. We get an ultra-rare Sigur Ros track, plus gems from Mum, Bjork, Kid 606, and Matmos, plus a ton of artists I'm not even quite sure how to pronounce, let alone describe.
Fatboy Slim "Halfway Between the Gutter and The Stars"
I really liked 'Ya Mama' and I knew his track record, so I got this cd along with a ton of promotional gear from my local cd store. Even though I'm not that fond of Macy Gray, she IS beginning to grow on me.
Fatboy Slim "You've Come a Long Way, Baby" (UK import)
After living in Brighton for a year and seeing him at the Boutique twice, I felt it was my duty to own a real copy of "You're Not From Brighton" so's I can be all elitist. And so I could get the good UK cover.
Faultline "Your Love Means Everything" (UK promo)
This album is really no more than the sum of its parts, and its parts are all guest vocals, ranging from Chris Martin to Michael Stipe to Wayne Coyne. Pleasant, but not earth-shattering.
Feeder "Come Back Around" (UK promo)
The first Feeder song I've ever liked, and I was beginning to give up on them altogether. This blasts with Ash exuberance and a general pop sensibility they never showed before. Hopefully this won't be the only Feeder song I'll ever like.
Ficherspooner "#1" (plus ltd ed bonus dvd)
As you can see, I already own the album and the accompanying mini-cd for the 3 extra tracks. Then why do I own it again? The DVD, you see, is the finest music dvd I've ever seen. All the videos (including unreleased ones), more remixes than you can find on any singles, stage projections, a huge photo gallery, and a full length documentary.
Fierce Panda "Where the Wild Nings Are" (UK import)
Picked up this great compilation cheap. I'm thoroughly and continually amazed at the amount of famous bands that were originally on Fierce Panda. This one has Embrace, Ultrasound, the LoFis, Libido, Idlewild, and Campag Velocet.
Filter "Short Bus"
Even though they completely copied NIN, I can forgive them with an album like this. One of the hardest albums this year!
Fischerspooner "#1" (UK import)
In serious contention for my number one album for the year, and miles above everyone else for concert of the year. I haven't been this head over heels in fatuation with a group for a long, long time. So fresh, so clean, and so now. Let's just hope it lasts.
Fischerspooner "Emerge" (UK import) (also DVD single)
In my opinion, the mixes never quite compare to the original, but as Fischerspooner are forever changing, I see that as a good thing that they're branching out into different sounds. As for the DVD single, why not put the video on that, too? Seems silly, really.
Fischerspooner "bonus cd" (UK promo)
Of course they waited until after I had my copy of #1 before they released a new edition of the album with 3 bonus tracks. But luckily, for people like me, they sent out bonus cds with just those 3 tracks! wee! I'm torn on whether 'Sweetness' or 'Megacolon' is the best here, though...
Flick EP
Great indie choons from the little band that could. and in concert with Placebo, wee! I love False you...
Fountains of Wayne "Radiation Vibe" (German import)
Got this gem in Belgium. Always loved the song, and would sing it so loud while drunk with Mark, that I had to get my own copy. Such memories.
Four Tet "As Serious As Your Life" (UK promo)
"Rounds" was in my top albums of 2003, and this was one of the highlights of it. And the highlight of this is a 23 minute live version of ASAYL that absolutely must be heard to be believed. I've seen Kieran live and I still don't quite believe it.
Four Tet "Rounds" (UK Promo)
Where do I begin? The term "folktronica" is now officially a cliche, and doesn't begin to describe the innovation and attention to detail, rhythm, and fusion of sounds created on this disc. One of the most original albums I've heard in years, it's an album that has no need whatsoever of vocals and yet almost seems to have lyrics anyway. An enigma, surely, but one so beautiful and haunting that it propels you to the end of the disc before you know it's even started. Cliched? Not at all.
Four Tet "Rounds" (UK promo)
This kinda caught me by surprise, as it's not the usual thing I'd go for. Kieran Hebden (ex-Fridge, and ex-BDB's backing band) has built a truly magnificent album using only his laptop, a mix of Eastern and organic samples (oooh! The squeaky toy!), and his own fucking brilliant mind. That he can carry it all off lives makes me even more in awe of him, really.
The Faint "Blank-Wave Arcade" (US)
This cd marks the first cd I've bought at a gig in over 5 years, possibly ever. I'd just seen them for the first time, emerging from the front of the club a sweaty, bedraggled, and twitch mass of joy... I got it home and instantly loved this, their "Sex-themed" album. 'Sex is Personal', Call Call', and most of all, 'Worked Up So Sexual' send me into throngs of spontaneous dancing (well, flailing about) that even I can't quite explain.
The Faint "Danse Macabre Remixes" (UK import)
As you well know from my thoughts on Nine Inch Nails, I am not the biggest fan of remixes for remixes' sake. I will, however, admit when they are vibrant, necessary, and (dare I say it) improve on the original. In this case the originals are top quality, and the remixers here all do an incredible job of making them not only listenable, but danceable, hummable, and even re-listenable.
The Faint "Danse Macabre" (US)
Is it prossible to make a perfect album? One that fuses all the previous musical loves of your life, updating, altering, and twisting them all until the end result comes somewhere deep within your cell wall, and not from the album at all? Well, if in the future it's proven to be so, then surely The Faint and I are the first known example.
The Fall "vs 2003" (UK import)
I must admit, I'd never really listened to The Fall much in the past. I knew who they were, but for some reason, the bulk of their back catalogue just passed me by. This single contains three remixes and is vibrant, current, and downright essential. And as a result, I've taken tutelage from a few die-hard fans.