One new thing (even though I said I'd put aside new purchases)

OSI - I heard about this a year or so ago and tried to order it but it was backordered, so I changed my order...I saw this at CC of all places AND JUMPED ON IT. Its as good as everyone says it is, but different from what you'd expect. Very similar to FatesWarning (yeah, I know). Bonus disc is cool, too. Both discs are short enough to accomodate on CD-R, so I don't know why the dual-disc thing (which was the first thing I did). You'd think that the rate this stuff disappears from their shelves (soon after they stock it), that CC and BB would rethink their inventory strategies.

Beyond that, its been all 'old' stuff:

Symphony X:Divine Wings of Tragedy - Love this, want more (stoopid album name though)

Lacuna Coil - comp I made. I will look forward to their next release.

Iced Earth comp I made fer meself (no use listing tracks here)

Opeth:Ghost Reveries- I usually skip the first two tracks, from there, the monster vox are at a minimum; great music though.

Iron Maiden Essential - These guys were awesome live, their studio stuff was always hit and miss for me. That's why I can settle for a 'hits' comp.

Coheed & Cambria:IV - I like this one; very layered and textured; its like a complex and ambitious version of Zebra (which is not a slam in my book). Do you guys remember Zebra? Lead singer Randy Jackson (no, not that one) could peel the paint off the walls with his high-pitched wailing. Anyhoo, I like C&C's lead singer's vocalization and inflection; 'tis fun.

Tears For Fears:Everybody Love a Happy Ending - hit and miss, but still a decent listen.

HotHotHeat:Elevator - a grower; I'll bet their next one is better. I root for these guys.