Top 10 Albums of 2006

Post by **Broken Kid** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:14 am

What are your top 10 albums of 2006? I make up a list every year for the music site I write for. Here's my top 10 with links to the bands if you want to check them out. I'd be eager to hear other people's favorites (even if you can't get to 10)!

1) Hinkley - Estate Sale
Rochester’s best indie band releases a perfect blend of sing-along, light-hearted pop and country/folk-influenced numbers for what was truly my most-listened-to album of the year. This is a tragically overlooked indie gem.

2) Saso - The Middle Ages
Taking a compositional queue from Sigur Ros and Mogwai, Saso blends moody melodicism and tragic lyrics to create one of the most sincere and beautiful albums I have yet to hear.

3) Some By Sea - On Fire! (Igloo)
A wonderful indie-pop album that can hold its own against any Death Cab release. This album is filled with gems and beautiful music from start to finish.

4) Owen - At Home with Owen
This may be the third year, at least, that Owen has had a spot on my year-end lists. Mike Kinsella has a tremendous talent for crafting lovely and melancholic pop songs with beautiful guitar work and heartfelt lyrics.

5) South - Adventures in the Underground Journey to the Stars
This album reminds me of the classic gifts imported from the UK. This brilliant blend of rock and shoegazey influences could never come from a US band. This was probably the album I next listened to most this year.

6) Arab Strap - The Last Romance
Less focused on the sex and sultry, Aiden Moffat and co. just keep writing better and better songs. There’s not a clunker in the Arab Strap catalog, and this is another dose of perfect laid-back slow-core-style songs.

7) Now it’s Overhead - Dark Light Daybreak
I was more surprised than anyone at how good this album is. Well indifferent to the band before, this release is nearly perfect, with atmospheric songs and pristine instrumentation.

8 ) Flaming Lips - At War with the Mystics
It took this band’s famous live show to win me over to the pure beauty and enthusiasm of the Lips’ latest album. Perhaps not as good as Yoshimi, At War has protest songs, pop songs, and truly beautiful songs.

9) Sonic Youth - Rather Ripped
I’m not a die-hard Sonic Youth fan. I’ll be the first to admit this band has released some mediocre to poor albums. But there are plenty of perfect albums, and the band shows no signs of letting up with the tense, tight, and taut rock gems on Rather Ripped.

10) The Album Leaf - Into the Blue Again
Not as immediately powerful and deep as The Album Leaf’s collaboration with Sigur Ros, In a Safe Place, Into the Blue Again goes back to Jimmy LaValle’s roots of acoustic guitar and solo writing with doses of familiar lush accompaniment.

Honorable Mentions: Chad King - Well Hell, Suffering & the Hideous Thieves - Ashamed, Chin Up Chin Up - This Harness Can’t Ride Anything

ohhhmyyygoddd · Post by **ohhhmyyygoddd** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:22 am

ive heard of...2 of them interesting list

Post by **Broken Kid** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:26 am

ohhhmyyygoddd wrote:ive heard of...2 of them interesting list

That's why I figured I'd provide links, so people can check them out. I listen to a lot of pretty obscure bands...

Killthesmiley · Post by **Killthesmiley** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:51 am

hmmm top ten...well since i'm into top 40/rap hiphop right now...

Mary J Bliege - The BReakthrough : holy crap this album is .....sooo emotionally touching.

Ludacris - Release Therapy : Best luda album ever! Runaway Love make me cry everytime

JayZ - Kingdom Come : Best JayZ album ever.

Beyonce - BDay: Whats JayZ without B.

Nelly Furtado - Loose : this cd brings her back to her hiphop roots FINALLY!!!!! You can tell this is her natural element.

Justin Timberlake - Futuresex/Lovesound (is that right???) : the best dancing clubbing album ever!!! OOO and the song "What Goes Around Comes Around" is amazing!!!!

Three Six Mafia - The Most Known Unknown : It's about damn time that they become more known then they were.

Janet Jackson - 20 Y.O. : I think this i classic Janet! I love her too much. No matter what she comes out with and when she'll always be on my top ten.

Akon - Konvicted : LOVE THIS GUY!!!!!! I'm addicted to this CD no lie! Especially the song shake down and gringo

Diddy - Press Play : This song is just TOO fun to dance to.

but I would also like to add that the song Gunning by Hedly is in my top ten songs. PLEASE CHEAK THIS SONG OUT!!! it's beautiful!

iamcool · Post by **iamcool** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:55 am

i dont know i'll have to have a think but number 1 is defo ....

1) Panic! At The Disco - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out

oh and 2

2) My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade

i've thought of 3 n 4

3) FallOut Boy - Take This To Your Grave

4) Fallout Boy - From Under The Cork Tree

Post by **Broken Kid** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:57 am

iamcool wrote:i dont know i'll have to have a think but number 1 is defo ....

1) Panic! At The Disco - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out

Do you like the Killers? I was thinking of putting their new one on my list...what about Arctic Monkeys? That was another good one I forgot about...

Killthesmiley · Post by **Killthesmiley** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:59 am

the killer's new album is killer!!!!!!!!!!

did you see the video that was directed by tim burton....I MEAN TIM BURTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LIKE....how the hell did they get TIM BURTON to direct a video!!!!!!!!

cup o' noodles · Post by **cup o' noodles** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:00 pm

1) A Fever You Can't Sweat Out - Panic! At The Disco
2) The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance
3) Sam's Town - The Killers
4) Everything In Transit - Jack's Mannequin
5) Fall Out Boy's Evening Out With Your Girlfriend - Fall Out Boy
6) The Nightmare Before Christmas (Re-release) - Various Artists (including Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco)
7) Whiskey On A Sunday - Flogging Molly
8 ) Plans - Death Cab For Cutie
9) Chroma - Cartel
10) Go Chuck Yourself - Sum 41

Not all of these were made or released in 2006, is that okay?

cup o' noodles · Post by **cup o' noodles** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:01 pm

Killthesmiley wrote:the killer's new album is killer!!!!!!!!!!

did you see the video that was directed by tim burton....I MEAN TIM BURTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LIKE....how the hell did they get TIM BURTON to direct a video!!!!!!!!

I LOVE TIM BURTON!!! I LOVED THAT VIDEO!!!! I LOVE THE KILLERS BECAUSE OF THE VIDEO!!!! AGAAHGAHAGHGAHGHGHA!!!!!!

Tim Burton's a genius.

cup o' noodles · Post by **cup o' noodles** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:02 pm

Broken Kid wrote:
iamcool wrote:i dont know i'll have to have a think but number 1 is defo ....

1) Panic! At The Disco - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
Do you like the Killers? I was thinking of putting their new one on my list...what about Arctic Monkeys? That was another good one I forgot about...

Ooh, the Arctic Monkeys are good! I forgot a lot of good bands!

iamcool · Post by **iamcool** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:04 pm

Broken Kid wrote:
iamcool wrote:i dont know i'll have to have a think but number 1 is defo ....

1) Panic! At The Disco - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
Do you like the Killers? I was thinking of putting their new one on my list...what about Arctic Monkeys? That was another good one I forgot about...

i like the killers but i havent heard there full album

but i seriouslty hate the arctic monkeys

cup o' noodles · Post by **cup o' noodles** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:05 pm

iamcool wrote:
Broken Kid wrote:
iamcool wrote:i dont know i'll have to have a think but number 1 is defo ....

1) Panic! At The Disco - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
Do you like the Killers? I was thinking of putting their new one on my list...what about Arctic Monkeys? That was another good one I forgot about...
i like the killers but i havent heard there full album

but i seriouslty hate the arctic monkeys

The Arctic Monkeys are kinda good. I listen, but I'm not avid.

agent_fondue · Post by **agent_fondue** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:07 pm

cup o' noodles wrote:1) A Fever You Can't Sweat Out - Panic! At The Disco
2) The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance
3) Sam's Town - The Killers
4) Everything In Transit - Jack's Mannequin
5) Fall Out Boy's Evening Out With Your Girlfriend - Fall Out Boy
6) The Nightmare Before Christmas (Re-release) - Various Artists (including Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco)
7) Whiskey On A Sunday - Flogging Molly
8 ) Plans - Death Cab For Cutie
9) Chroma - Cartel
10) Go Chuck Yourself - Sum 41

Not all of these were made or released in 2006, is that okay?

Everything in Transit was released in '05.... are we only talking about albums that were released this year or our favorite albums of the year?

cup o' noodles · Post by **cup o' noodles** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:09 pm

agent_fondue wrote:
cup o' noodles wrote:1) A Fever You Can't Sweat Out - Panic! At The Disco
2) The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance
3) Sam's Town - The Killers
4) Everything In Transit - Jack's Mannequin
5) Fall Out Boy's Evening Out With Your Girlfriend - Fall Out Boy
6) The Nightmare Before Christmas (Re-release) - Various Artists (including Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco)
7) Whiskey On A Sunday - Flogging Molly
8 ) Plans - Death Cab For Cutie
9) Chroma - Cartel
10) Go Chuck Yourself - Sum 41

Not all of these were made or released in 2006, is that okay?
Everything in Transit was released in '05.... are we only talking about albums that were released this year or our favorite albums of the year?

I know, my little note at the end explains that. I don't really have that many favorites from this year, so I tried to keep it as recent as I could.

agent_fondue · Post by **agent_fondue** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:10 pm

cup o' noodles wrote:
agent_fondue wrote:
cup o' noodles wrote:1) A Fever You Can't Sweat Out - Panic! At The Disco
2) The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance
3) Sam's Town - The Killers
4) Everything In Transit - Jack's Mannequin
5) Fall Out Boy's Evening Out With Your Girlfriend - Fall Out Boy
6) The Nightmare Before Christmas (Re-release) - Various Artists (including Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco)
7) Whiskey On A Sunday - Flogging Molly
8 ) Plans - Death Cab For Cutie
9) Chroma - Cartel
10) Go Chuck Yourself - Sum 41

Not all of these were made or released in 2006, is that okay?
Everything in Transit was released in '05.... are we only talking about albums that were released this year or our favorite albums of the year?
I know, my little note at the end explains that. I don't really have that many favorites from this year, so I tried to keep it as recent as I could.

That was my problem compiling my own list so I was just checking.