great idea for a thread, ardamus, unfortunately i don't see too many folks joining in. for too many it's all about lookin' cool, and you're asking them to admit to their uncool.
but i'll play. i'm quite comfortable with my uncoolness - i'm on record as liking radiohead and U2, i would love to see a jamiroquai show, and i listen to trance and chillout/downtempo/etc.