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Best Top Albums of 2006
By an Amazon.com customer
The Crane WifeThe Crane Wife by The Decemberists
Buy new: $10.97 / Used from: $5.81
It's stuck in the CD player. Check it out.
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm NotWhatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $5.95
These guys have a great energy. Great for the car. Brits.
Six Demon BagSix Demon Bag by Man Man
Buy new: $14.99
I originally only played the promo of this CD because of it's album title (movie reference), but now I can say that I would have kicked myself if I hadn't played it that day. If you like that gogol bordello or firewater sound then this might be just perfect for you. Lots of influances.
The Audience's ListeningThe Audience's Listening by Cut Chemist
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $4.45
I can't believe this didn't make it on more people's lists! This is a great album. Jurassic 5 may have fouled up their new album, but cut chemist hit the nail on the head. This album is lots of fun and very addictive.
Black Holes and RevelationsBlack Holes and Revelations by Muse
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $5.84
I know. I know. I'm a trendy b****, but this album has a great feel to it. Also great for driving.
At War with the MysticsAt War with the Mystics by The Flaming Lips
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $4.60
It may not be my favorite for them, but it was still better than alot of things this year.
Days to ComeDays to Come by Bonobo
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Amazon has no picture. P00P on them. This album makes me feel warm inside. It's great for quiet days.
Mr. BeastMr. Beast by Mogwai
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Come now! Great band. Great album. Nuff said.
StellaStella by Uzeda
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $4.40
Saw them live in Chicago. I was really impressed. Shellac fans look no further. Nice aluminum guitar sound. A great comeback album from a lesser known band.
Return to Cookie Mountain (with Bonus Tracks)Return to Cookie Mountain (with Bonus Tracks) by TV on the Radio
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $2.00
What can I say about them. They mix the sounds of so many bands that I really liked when I was growing up and they do it well.
The SpellThe Spell by The Black Heart Procession
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San Diego Band. They're great. No one really sounds guite like them. They make you want to slit your wrists without sounding like another shi**y emo band. Great indy music.
Silent ShoutSilent Shout by The Knife
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $6.45
I like it. I do.
DamagedDamaged by Lambchop
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This band somehow gets overlooked and it's just too bad. A great album for them.
Sound MirrorsSound Mirrors by Coldcut
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $3.89
I don't like all the tracks I admit. But I liked the ones I did enough to put it on this list.
EmpireEmpire by Kasabian
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More brits who take good stuff from their roots and make it right. This one took a few plays. I dig it.
Rebels, Rogues & Sworn BrothersRebels, Rogues & Sworn Brothers by Lucero
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Have you not heard this band? You should.
The Boxing MirrorThe Boxing Mirror by Alejandro Escovedo
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $7.95
Sometimes I like Alejandro, sometimes no. But I really liked this album for him.
Gulag OrkestarGulag Orkestar by Beirut
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $8.49
If you like the Man Man...then this would be a great step in that direction.
Dead Mountain MouthDead Mountain Mouth by Genghis Tron
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $8.75
This album kicked. They mix geanres and make you want to hate people while dancing with them.
A Senile AnimalA Senile Animal by Melvins
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $8.99
Come now! The melvins. New album. TWO drummers on this album!
Black Ships Ate the SkyBlack Ships Ate the Sky by Current 93
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $9.87
Another great band I saw live this year. If you like current 93 then this album will not dissapoint you.
Orphans [Fold-out Digipak with 24-page booklet]Orphans [Fold-out Digipak with 24-page booklet] by Tom Waits
Buy new: $31.49 / Used from: $24.00
This one shouldn't count because it's really not an album. But it's great and it was released this year.