GREAT thread.
I especially liked JohnnyGuru's post, since his taste is so close to mine. BIG kudos on mentioning Camper.
Red Dawn - I love you, brother, but I think you're WAY off on Boston. At best, you're judging their sound against the post "alternative" era, and being too harsh. At worst, your taste just sucks.
One debut mention I thought sure I'd see: Cracker. Great band, great debut album.