Neko Case's Blacklisted(2002) is a great album. There are some songs on there like "Deep Red Bells" or "Look For Me(I'll Be Around)" where her voice is just so powerful. I believe it is considered Alternative or Alt. Country.

The Cars 1978 self-titled album is one of the most classic albums I've ever heard. I knew nothing about the Cars and listened to it and was amazed at how many of these huge rock songs were on it. Definitely worth a listen.