I mean, I can take or leave White Lies... but The Phantom Band, Animal Collective, the new Franz (it's good!), Telepathe... The Hunches!!! Some amazing records.

Isn't January usually shit?

Six of the month's best here:
http://www.clashmusic.com/feature/six-pack-january-2009

What's out next month? Sky Larkin... that's a good one.