Ellington

Fans of Rufus Wainwright, Badly Drawn Boy and Jeff Buckley take note. College singer/songwriter British pop rock doesn't get any catchier, anthemic and riff laden than Ed Harcourt. With singles like "Loneliness," and "Born in the 70's" this is sure to be Ed's third award winning pop album in four years. This latest release on Astralwerks is chock full of poetic, intelligent lyrics and romantic drinking songs. It's his most upbeat to date and will have you singing along after very few listens. -- Herman Snell & Alex Slawson