Marty’s Top 10 Albums of 2006
Posted by marty | Filed under Lists
Wow, who would have thunkit, a top 10 albums list on a blog site! Anyway, just to spice it up, these aren't just 10 albums released this year. but more my top 10 albums i've been exposed to. With a couple of track samplers along the way. Ok, still not that different than the rest. Alright, I'm trying here people:
10. Yo La Tengo - I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass
Great album. Would be higher in the charts if it weren't for these other great albums.
9. Television - Marquee Moon
Yeah took me awhile, but I just stumbled upon the AMAZINGNESS of these guys. Title track can't go wrong, take a listen:
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8. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Show Your Bones
So, stupid me, I thought the Stephen Malkmus album came out in '06, but it was '05. Then I forgot about this gem. I know, I was hesitant at first, but this is a really good album and I'm not ashamed to say it. I'm putting this track on specifically for Anthony:
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7. My Morning Jacket - Okonokos
Don't get me started on my live albums. Another sampler "One Big Holiday":
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6. Cheap Trick - Live At Budokan
This falls in the must-have category. I think it's Cheap Trick at its best. Japan + US rock band = Good Times
5. The Black Keys - Magic Potion
Another solid album. From beginning to end. The production of the album suits this band very well. "Your Touch" to listen to:
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4. Joe Jackson - Look Sharp!
I just discovered Joe Jackson this year. It took XM Radio for me to listen to him. Don't know why I wasn't listening to him in my Elvis Costello days.
3. Chicago - Chicago at Carnegie Hall (Vol. I and II)
See post
2. Band of Horses - Everything All The Time
Wasn't crazy about them live. But album is great. It's one of those default albums for me. Nothing to listen to, put this on.
1. Belle & Sebastian - The Life Pursuit
I love this album. I love the album art as well. From beginning to end. It's the tops for me. Here's "For The Price Of A Cup Of Tea":
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