01.    Philip Glass    Solo Piano
The study of Philip Glass music changed the way I thought about melody, rhythm, and harmony.  Simply put, Glass's music had an indelible mark on the way I think about sound.

02.    Tom Waits    Mule Variations
On Mule Variations, Tom Waits employs one of my biggest guitar inspirations: Marc Ribot.  I am a die-hard fan of Ribot's work in general, but especially when he works with Tom Waits.

03.    Metz    Metz II
Metz are great friends of ours from Toronto.  Metz II was especially exciting for me because they found a way to keep the unchecked aggression and noise while injecting some pop sensibilities into their songwriting process.

04.    Beastie Boys    Ill Communication
We covered Sabotage for a great many years.  The Beastie Boys are one of the earliest concert memories I have & they are, to this day, one of the more unique voices that hip-hop has ever produced.

05.    The Fugees    The Score
Speaking of unique hip-hop voices, The Fugees are one of the most important groups from NYC in the '90s.  Their blend of soul, hip-hop and R&B is timeless.