thanks for the reminder - I sorta threw The Lucksmiths into the Belle Sebastian pile of 'neuter-rock' but they do transcend that (I only have Naturalista...). I've been spinning that one a lot since I read this thread and would love to hear more.
There's quite a few I'd have to put on a 00's list but my two mentions for the moment are
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Lyre of Orpheus/Abbatoir Blues
just great songs and a very listenable Cave - not so crushing as some of his stuff.
Angels of Light - Sing Other People
Akron/Family as backing band - amazing headphone album w/ the harmonies and production/instrument subtleties.