Music you would like to turn someone on to.

A few of my lesser known favorites:

Universe Zero
James Chance (and the Contortionists)
Michael Hurley
Fracois Hardy
Serge Gainsbourg (at least not well known in the states)
Paris Combo
Apples in Stereo
Glenn Branca
Os Mutantes
Motor Totemist Guild
Half Japanese
Roky Erickson (solo post 13th floor)
Panther Burns
Amps for Christ (don't let the name fool you- very unusual)
Kahimi Kari
Cornelius

Mostly eclectic pop/ experimental

Creeper Lagoon
The Mustard Seeds
Burning Water
Allan Holdsworth
The Thorns
Dredg
Karizma
Jing Chi
Sloan
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Dave Douglas

Tomas Stanko

Dream Theater-The GODS of Musicians!!

suddenly i don't feel like i don't belong here. Built to Spill? good news for people who like bad news is what i say...

stephen