They certainly seem to be a pillar of creativity amoungst many pop and nu-metal bands, they certainly have style to offer, They're not exactly my 'mug of coffee' as you put it, but I have a level of respect for them after reading an interview with Guitarist magazine.

Last time I really got a kick out of an Indi (or is it indy?) band was when Mansun released 'Six'....thats still one of my favourite albums.