[robert.w.matthews@power.alstom.com]

In two parts...

2001 releases that I've been playing quite frequently:

Firewater - Psychopharmacology
Built to Spill - Ancient Melodies of the Future
Frank Black & the Catholics - Dogs in the Sand
Stephen Malkmus - Self Titled
Sparklehorse - It's a Wonderful Life
Sigur Ros - Agaetis Byrjun  (finally released in the US this year)
Grant-Lee Phillips - Mobilize
Steve Wynn - Here Comes the Miracles

Bands/Artists always frequently played besides the Oils:

The The
Bob Mould
Cracker
Pixies