I've been listening to the same old stuff... Ramones, Swingin Utters, PJ Harvey, Portishead. I really have to recommend "The Secret Life of the Love Song and The Flesh Made Word" two lectures given by Nick Cave. They should be available through bookstores under isbn 1902670078 or possibly through
www.king-mob.co.uk . It's an amazing examination of the true nature of love songs and, separately, the impact of biblical imagery on art. There's also really really beautiful versions of "West Country Girl", "People Ain't No Good", "Sad Waters", "LOve Letters", and "Far From Me".