seconding:
modern lovers
the nymphs (this album slays)
others:
lulabox- lulabox (curve clones)
the la's- the la's
young marble giants- colossal youth
mellow candle swaddling songs
jeff buckley- grace (though i prefer 'sketches,' even though it doesn't count here)
opal- happy nightmare baby
the united states of america- the united states of america
amesoeurs- amesoeurs
exploding hearts- guitar romantic
josef k- the only fun in town
texas is the reason- do you know who you are?
life without buildings- any other city
i'll come back with more if they come to mind!