Indie rock music continues to make its imprint in the music world, and a deep one at that. With so many new bands emerging, it seems like this trend will continue to evolve, and fans are naturally grateful for it. 2008 and 2009 have been some great years, marked by many new bands making their way into the scene. This article will mention some of the best debut albums this period has brought us.

Unfortunately, I only have time to mention three here, which is probably a bad idea. It might actually take me more time to narrow it down to my three favorites than it would to write about my ten favorites during the same span.

I’ll be trying my best to choose the elite three that make the cut in my mind. These are all phenomenal albums that you’ll definitely take a liking to if you’re into the indie rock scene.

First one on my list is Bon Iver’s For Emma, Forever Ago. This is one of the best albums I’ve heard in a long time. The raw emotion conveyed on it and the slow, catchy hooks are truly unique.

This is an album that consists of some great songs from beginning to end. Standout tracks like “Flume”, “Skinny Love”, and others quickly became indie rock staples after the album was released.

The next album in my trio of newer debut classics is the first release by Vampire Weekend, a New York band with influences that span the world. One of the most unique blends of music I’ve ever heard, the band successfully mends styles that you never thought could go well together.

The final album that makes the cut for me was a classic in my mind the moment I first heard it. The self titled debut by Fleet Foxes was unique, charming, haunting, nostalgic, and modern all at once. This great mix of styles has harmonies that happen to be some of the best I’ve ever heard.

These are all instant classics in my mind, and worthy of repeated listens.

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