The Corin Tucker Band: 1,000 Years

If you're like me and found Sleater-Kinney just a little too abrasive to fit comfortably into your middle-aged lifestyle, but were still attracted to the noise and energy, Corin's solo project is just the thing for you. She sings some lovely folksy numbers, but you'll be happiest when the band rocks out: the buzz-saw guitars, the kickin' backbeat, and oh, that voice, that beautiful rock'n'roll voice. The lyrics are good too.