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Erlend Oye "Sudden Rush" (EU promo)
Most of the world knows him as the voice of Royksopp, but I know him as a sweet, funny little man I met in a club queue. 'Sudden Rush' is one of the finest moments off his debut album, and none too far from what the world expects, either...
Oasis "Definately Maybe"
How could guys who kick so bad on their first album suck so bad on their second? I don't understand it, but I know that I am sooo sick of "Wonderwall"!!! Honest, their first album is excellent, nothing like the second!! 
Objectif 2003 "vol 1 & 2" (French import)
These two cds came in concurrent issues of the French music magazine Les Inrockuptibles, and, as a result, contain a mix of British and French alternative acts. Some interesting suprises on here, but on the whole contain tracks I already had. A nice compilation for those days when I don't feel like firing up the m3u lists, in other words.
Oceansize "Effloresce" (UK import)
They are what happens if Tool and Soundgarden had ever had beautiful babies together. This is a truly amazing album, and one that will stand the test of time far better than anything else released in 2003. I love debut albums like this that make me continually look to the future to the next one.
Oceansize "One Day All This Could Be Yours" EP (UK import)
This is only a single, really (3 tracks), but it almost feels like an album. Oceansize are masters at taking a melody and building and building upon it, crafting layrs that swim upon themselves until the sound is rather, well, the size of the ocean (agh, did I realy just say that?). Rather prog, but in a good way.
Offspring "Smash"
All of these songs are worth listening to, even though they do sort of get repetitive. Still a great skater band.
Ok Go "Ok Go" (UK promo)
I really, really like this cd, but its definitely a guilty pleasure. If I were rating on my enjoyment level, it'd get four orbs, but since I go mainly on quality level, it'll get significantly less. I can't quite pinpoint exactly what I love so much about it, but it's a fantastic one to sing along to and completely lose an hour.
Olive "Extra Virgin"
Everyone told me that the first one was the greatest, that if I liked the second, I'd love the first. I really like this one, but I definitely like "Trickle" more. I always was kinda different.
Olive "Trickle" (promo)
Who woulda thought that Simply Red members could put out an album this fantastic? I really love 'Love Affair' and the title track, and I find myself quietty humming the songs in class. Very peaceful music.
Ooberman "Beany Bean" (UK import)
If I would've been told that this was Ooberman doing ska and spoken word before actually hearing it, I would've hated it on principle alone. But in some twisted little part of the Oob's mind, they actually make it work, and work well.
Ooberman "Bluebell Morning EP" (UK import)
Ooberman continue to grow with each release, and continue to amaze me. 'Snake Dance' is the oddest song released mainstream (well, if limited edition and mail-order is mainstream) this year, and one of the craziest and best things they've ever done. Bring on the new album.
Ooberman "Dolphin Blue" (UK import)
After they lost their label, Ooberman put out this single on Rough Trade, and promptly disappeared. Took me long enough to find this, but I found out later that it really wasn't worth the search. The title track is pretty boring, and the only saving grace is 'C'est La Vie (C'est La Meme Chose)'.
Ooberman "Hey Pretrunko" (UK import)
The atrocious cover artwork aside, this is Ooberman's finest release to date. The youthfull gawkiness of "The Magic Treehouse" is gone, and the lack of direction that plagued their interim releases has also gone by the wayside. What's left is an album with a difficult conception that's coloured the final product and made it even more precious for all the struggles. 'Bluebell Morning' and 'Running Girl' return like old friends, but it's the newly revamped Russo-gypsy 'SnakeDance' that once again takes center stage. This album also marks the full welcome of Sophie into the vocal realm (apart from 'Shorley Wall' of course), and she steals the show the second she opens her mouth on 'Cities That Fall'. Ultimately, this is an album that flows together flawlessly from emotional highs to frantic dance numbers and back to the thoughtful ballad, encompassing everything in between.
Ooberman "Running Girl" (UK import)
Playlouder called Ooberman "The English Gorky's Zygotic Mynci" in their review of this mini-album, and I couldn't agree more. Quiet, touching, and oddly sentimental.
Ooberman "Tears From a Willow" (UK import)
Nerd rock never had it so good. Youth, vitality, humor, and lots of drugs. Let's hope they never grow up.
Ooberman "The Magic Treehouse" (lmt ed UK import)
This album is a sampler of nearly as many musical styles as Morcheeba. Ballads, punk, rock, pop, and pure French humor (is there such a thing, actually?).
Orton, Beth "Central Reservation"
I love Orton, Beth. She's so down-to-earth and friendly, but her songs are amazing. Stolen Car, Feel to Believe, and Central Reservation would blow any Lilith Fair contender out of the water hands down (even though I find out *gasp* she will be on LF). Beth could take them all on.
Orton, Beth "She Cries Your Name" (UK import)
I got this so I could finally own a copy of 'Best Bit', only to find that this version is completely different from the EP version. hmmm.
Orton, Beth "Someone's Daughter" (UK import)
really got this for one song, 'It's This I Am I Find', since I already had the other two.
Orton, Beth "Trailer Park" (signed)
Picked this up because I'm off to see her in concert! =) And I got some of her best tunes -- She Cries Your Name, Don't Need a Reason, Someone's Daughter, and I Wish I Never Saw the Sunshine...
Oslo "Skrika" (UK Import)
Skrika apparently is Norwegian for "to scream", which kinda puzzles me since a) they're not Norwegian and b) this isn't a screaming single. But I do think I like it better than 399 (see above), since it's more consistent sounding.
Oslo "Three Nine Nine" EP (UK Import)
Saw these local lads play in Brighton, and a friend got their setlist, making them incredibly happy. So cute! The standout track on here is 'Undertones', but 'Talk to Feet' has a different, cool and laidback feel.
Our Lady Peace "Clumsy"
Ok, ok, I *know* I'm not Canadian!! It all began with me and OLP when I was denied entrance to their concert in 94 because I was under 21. Not holding it against the band, three years later, I rediscovered them. Truly one of the greatest albums of 97. I listen to the entire album...
For Canucks, they're damn good.
Our Lady Peace "Happiness Is Not a Fish That You Can Catch" (Canadian Import)
I bought this in Toronto for a good price, and I like it, but it doesn't have the number of instant hits as Clumsy or Spiritual Machines. But I like it in spite of the stupid title and cover art.
Our Lady Peace "Naveed" (signed)
For history on me and OLP, see the next entry. I've listened to my brother's copy of this cd since 94, but I finally have a copy of my own. Much harder than Clumsy, this has such great songs on it: 'Birdman', 'Dirty Walls', 'Supersatellite', and of course, 'Starseed'. (my copy is now signed by the guitarist, Mike Turner!)
Our Lady Peace "Spiritual Machines"
This is the album I knew OLP were capable of. It's emotional, swooning, rocking, and catchy. Personally, I think this is their best yet. 'In Repair' was the soundtrack of September 2001. My only regret are the stupid technology segues. gar. Leave them out next time, boys, and don't ruin a good thing.