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PrintableNorthernLad said: sextonseven said: Thanks! I think you and I are the only people that liked 2006 musically.  I've been making best-of lists since 1992 and this is the first time I've been able to think of 20 good releases (much less 30).
The one record you mentioned that I want to hear is the Love Is All album. I mean "Romeo Void meets X-Ray Spex meets Yeah Yeah Yeahs"--how in the world have I not swallowed this band whole yet??? Gotta find that one. 
It's a really cool record. Definitely for fans of late 70's/early 80's post-punk. Singles are "Busy Doing Nothing" and "Make Out Fall Out Make Up". And yeah, I think 2006 was pretty good  It seems most of my favorite artists were missing this year - Annie Lennox, The Cure, Radiohead, Bowie, Tori Amos, etc - but there were plenty of other good things to keep me occupied!
I have no complaints at all about 2006. I could really be gluttonous and even extend my best of list to 40 albums. One more thing: Since you like Pink, listen to "U + Ur Hand" and the Veronicas' "4ever" and tell me they aren't the same song. Pink: http://www.youtube.com/wa...TMT5B6Fw5s Veronicas: http://www.youtube.com/wa...z3mI-W8f3I | |
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NorthernLad said: There are a couple others on your list I want to check out - I love Rufus Wainwright, so the Joan as Policewoman album intrigues me.
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sextonseven said: NorthernLad said:
It's a really cool record. Definitely for fans of late 70's/early 80's post-punk. Singles are "Busy Doing Nothing" and "Make Out Fall Out Make Up". And yeah, I think 2006 was pretty good It seems most of my favorite artists were missing this year - Annie Lennox, The Cure, Radiohead, Bowie, Tori Amos, etc - but there were plenty of other good things to keep me occupied!
I have no complaints at all about 2006. I could really be gluttonous and even extend my best of list to 40 albums. One more thing: Since you like Pink, listen to "U + Ur Hand" and the Veronicas' "4ever" and tell me they aren't the same song. Pink: http://www.youtube.com/wa...TMT5B6Fw5s Veronicas: http://www.youtube.com/wa...z3mI-W8f3I i will definitely check it out when I get home from work  . U + Ur Hand is one of my favorite Pink songs! | |
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Mara said: IstenSzek said: 
nelly furtado - loose What version is this? i don´t know. that´s just the picture allmusic.com has for the album  and true love lives on lollipops and crisps | |
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Q-tip - Open/ Live At the Renaissance 
Quintessence - 5AM 
Pat Metheny/ Brad Methldau 
Amp Fiddler - Afro Strut 
Donald Fagen - Morph The Cat 
Level 42 - Retroglide 
Jean Paul Bourelly - 33 Minutes of Vibe 
Van Hunt - On The Jungle Floor 
John Mclaughlin - Industrial Zen 
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sextonseven said: NorthernLad said:
It's a really cool record. Definitely for fans of late 70's/early 80's post-punk. Singles are "Busy Doing Nothing" and "Make Out Fall Out Make Up". And yeah, I think 2006 was pretty good It seems most of my favorite artists were missing this year - Annie Lennox, The Cure, Radiohead, Bowie, Tori Amos, etc - but there were plenty of other good things to keep me occupied!
I have no complaints at all about 2006. I could really be gluttonous and even extend my best of list to 40 albums. One more thing: Since you like Pink, listen to "U + Ur Hand" and the Veronicas' "4ever" and tell me they aren't the same song. Pink: http://www.youtube.com/wa...TMT5B6Fw5s Veronicas: http://www.youtube.com/wa...z3mI-W8f3I wow... just wow. Yes, they are identical. That's so bizarre!! Which one came first? | |
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NorthernLad said: sextonseven said: I have no complaints at all about 2006. I could really be gluttonous and even extend my best of list to 40 albums. One more thing: Since you like Pink, listen to "U + Ur Hand" and the Veronicas' "4ever" and tell me they aren't the same song. Pink: http://www.youtube.com/wa...TMT5B6Fw5s Veronicas: http://www.youtube.com/wa...z3mI-W8f3I wow... just wow. Yes, they are identical. That's so bizarre!! Which one came first? The Veronicas album was released here in the U.S. on Valentine's Day. Sooner than that I believe in their own Australia. I was always a big fan of that song so I was a little annoyed when I heard the Pink single for the first time a few weeks ago.  | |
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I know most people on the org could care less about this band, but my album of the year is ...
For me, at the end of the end of the day, rock and roll rightfully belongs to young kids with guitars in a garage playing songs about what they know and nothing else this year embodied this ethic more than this band.  [Edited 12/21/06 23:13pm] a psychotic is someone who just figured out what's going on | |
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**boost**
come on folks, i want to see more "Best of 2006" lists!! | |
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Very surprised to see Prince's 3121 doesn't feature on too many lists here.
Actually I'm not, because it wasn't better than .... Modern Times - Bob Dylan The Drift - Scott Walker Orphans - Tom Waits Endless Wire - The Who There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently | |
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Scrapluv said: Best hip hop album of the year. Not that that's saying much, given the utterly tragic state of the genre now. But it's great that The Roots are still making vital, compelling albums. [Edited 12/26/06 11:04am] There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently | |
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I never get tired of them:
 "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"-Dr Seuss
Pain is something to carry, like a radio...You should stand up for your right to feel your pain- Jim Morrison | |
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Stax said: I know most people on the org could care less about this band, but my album of the year is ...
For me, at the end of the end of the day, rock and roll rightfully belongs to young kids with guitars in a garage playing songs about what they know and nothing else this year embodied this ethic more than this band.
[Edited 12/21/06 23:13pm] I love them "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"-Dr Seuss
Pain is something to carry, like a radio...You should stand up for your right to feel your pain- Jim Morrison | |
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sextonseven said: NorthernLad said: wow... just wow. Yes, they are identical. That's so bizarre!! Which one came first? The Veronicas album was released here in the U.S. on Valentine's Day. Sooner than that I believe in their own Australia. I was always a big fan of that song so I was a little annoyed when I heard the Pink single for the first time a few weeks ago. The Pink CD came out on April 4. Not sure when it was recorded... | |
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sextonseven said: His weak point is still his vocals (made obvious when diva Nikka Costa shows up on "Mean Sleep"), but that's a minor complaint.
That is absolute rubbish. His voice on that track - particularly at the end - is so strong and rich it gives me goosebumps! His stylings are so classy... | |
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 "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"-Dr Seuss
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MattyJam said: sextonseven said: His weak point is still his vocals (made obvious when diva Nikka Costa shows up on "Mean Sleep"), but that's a minor complaint.
That is absolute rubbish. His voice on that track - particularly at the end - is so strong and rich it gives me goosebumps! His stylings are so classy... Sounds like he's straining to me. | |
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I haven't been around these parts in a while. Anyway, here are my favorites of the year, countdown-style:
10. The Beatles - Love At the very least, it's interesting. For the purpose of mixes, it's nice to have a "Hey Jude" that isn't 7 minutes long. 
9. Guster - Ganging Up on the Sun It's a little subdued in spots, but it's almost as good as their last two albums. 
8. Prince - 3121 It's a solid album with some great songs. 
7. India.Arie - Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship Although not as strong as Voyage to India, it's still a good record. 
6. Tim Finn - Imaginary Kingdom It kind of slows down towards the end, but this is another great album by the elder Finn brother. It's a worthy followup to their excellent Everyone Is Here, my top pick in 2004. "Couldn't Be Done" is infectious. 
5. Gnarls Barkley - St. Elsewhere I'm not as in love with it as most people are, but there is some great stuff on this record. I still think the Danger Doom album is DM's shining moment. 
4. Justin Timberlake - FutureSex/LoveSounds While I can barely stand "SexyBack," the majority of the album is hot! "Summer Love," "What Goes Around...," and "Until the End of Time" are my favorites. 
3. Nelly Furtado - Loose Justin's album sold more, but this is definitely Timbaland's best effort of the year. There's not a bad track on this one. "Wait for You" is probably my favorite. 
2. Robin Thicke - The Evolution of Robin Thicke I'm glad Pharrell took his time with this one. I liked it immediately, but it really grew on me the more I heard it. It's a shame so many people still haven't heard it. With no disrespect to one of my all-time favorites, there are quite a few moments that remind me of Marvin Gaye. "Would That Make U Love Me" (one of the Marvinesque songs), "2 the Sky," and "Lost Without You" are my favorites. 
1a. Crowded House - Farewell to the World I disqualified this one for a couple of reasons: it's a live album and it hasn't even been released here in America. If I hadn't, it would've been #1. It's an excellent recording of Crowded House's final show in Sydney before 120,000+ outside the Opera House (the biggest concert of that year). The excellent CD and DVD were released to coincide with the concert's 10-year anniversary. 
1. Van Hunt - On the Jungle Floor Not only is this the album of the year IMO, but it's probably the best R&B album in many years. Diverse but cohesive, Van knocked it out of the park this time. "Being a Girl," "Hot Stage Lights," and the cover of "Mean Sleep" are a few of the many highlights (no pun intended), but the best song is "At the End of a Slow Dance." (I still haven't gotten around to buying the latest Roots album.) [Edited 12/27/06 13:05pm] "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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AlexdeParis said:
1. Van Hunt - On the Jungle Floor Not only is this the album of the year IMO, but it's probably the best R&B album in many years. Diverse but cohesive, Van knocked it out of the park this time. "Being a Girl," "Hot Stage Lights," and the cover of "Mean Sleep" are a few of the many highlights (no pun intended), but the best song is "At the End of a Slow Dance."  Though I put this at #2 on my list (behind Prince), I agree with most everything you said, e specially about "At the End of a Slow Dance." | |
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AlexdeParis said:
1. Van Hunt - On the Jungle Floor Not only is this the album of the year IMO, but it's probably the best R&B album in many years. Diverse but cohesive, Van knocked it out of the park this time. "Being a Girl," "Hot Stage Lights," and the cover of "Mean Sleep" are a few of the many highlights (no pun intended), but the best song is "At the End of a Slow Dance." Great list. I totally agree that 'On The Jungle Floor' is the best R&B album in years. | |
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sextonseven said: AlexdeParis said:
1. Van Hunt - On the Jungle Floor Not only is this the album of the year IMO, but it's probably the best R&B album in many years. Diverse but cohesive, Van knocked it out of the park this time. "Being a Girl," "Hot Stage Lights," and the cover of "Mean Sleep" are a few of the many highlights (no pun intended), but the best song is "At the End of a Slow Dance." Great list. I totally agree that 'On The Jungle Floor' is the best R&B album in years. OTJF is my favorite album of the year, and I've praised it since it dropped, but Jill Scott may have something to say about that (unless you wanna call her 2d joint a "soul" album). Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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Mean Sleep is a cover? Of who? | |
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1. Michael Jackson - Visionary This is a great collection and the music videos are like icing on the cake. Plus, the cool case and displays make it even more awesome. The music sounds better than ever. (And the remixes are bumpin!) 2. 
Justin Timberlake - FutureSex/LoveSounds While I didn't expect this album to be that good, it has kind of grown on me. I really love "Sexy Ladies" and "Lovestoned." (Both sound like Michael Jackson tracks - which is when Justin sounds his best.) "My Love" and "SexyBack" are alright but totally not the best tracks IMO. 3. 
Prince - 3121 While this album wasn't as great as I was hoping, I love "Fury," "Beautiful, Loved and Blessed" and "Black Sweat." I think those 3 tracks are some of Prince's best stuff in years. And the cover needs some kind of an award, I love the look of the 3121 cover. 4. 
Janet Jackson - 20 Y.O. The song "So Excited" is my favorite Janet Jackson....EVER! I love it. This album isn't quite as good as "All 4 You." (IMO) However, it isn't a bad album either. Sure, it has some filler. But "So Excited" is what made this album get as much play as it did this past year for me. Plus, "Call On Me" wasn't that bad. | |
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MattyJam said: Mean Sleep is a cover? Of who?
a Cree Summer duet with Lenny Kravitz "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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I agree with a lot of your, collective, choices.
Another mention of my favs Bob Dylan--yes Beck--yes Prince--yes An honorable mention to Janet because I'm starting to appreciate 20 Y. O. more and more. I really like the direction of it more than I did when I first heard it. The only complaint I have about Janet is that she should really work with a vocal coach to develop more resonance and power in her voice. I don't want her vocal style to change because she reminds me a little bit of Earth Kitt... really a throwback to a time of non-belt singers. But I would like Janet's voice to sound more like Eartha's--more mature while maintaining that soft quality. Janet definitely has more range and musicality for which I've haven't given her much credit in the past. She just needs to work on her overall vocal quality--step it up a notch. Others An Other Cup Yusuf (Cat Stevens) I'm a huge Cat Stevens fan, so I just loved this cd. My husband gave me the deluxe edition for Christmas. The cd is amazing--my favorite song is "Heaven/Where True Love Goes," and then his cover of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" is very creative. Great cd. Another gift I received is Sting's Song from the Labyrinth. This cd is absolutely incredible because Sting show his versatility as a musician and vocalist. It's chamber music?? (I think), and it just blew me away. Thanks for those who recommended it on this site. Songs... might not hugely popular, but it is really a interesting concept. | |
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1.3121 - Prince 
2.On The Jungle Floor - Van Hunt
3.FutureSex/LoveSounds - Justin Timberlake 
4.Food & Liquor - Lupe Fiasco 
5.B'day - Beyonce 
6.Back To Basics - Christina Aguilera 
7.Kelis Was Here - Kelis
8.Once Again - John Legend 
9.Idlewild - Outkast 
10.Red Clay Chronicles - Anthony David | |
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Not mentioned in previous lists, but these are great albums released this year--
Silvio Rodrìguez Erase que se era 
Caetano Veloso Ce "Todo está bien chévere" Stevie | |
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