Top Albums of 2006 - V
Top Albums's of 2006: #10-6 edition
**The time has finally arrived!! My top 5 favorite CDs of 2006 are here!!**
#5: M. Ward - Post-War
M. Ward clearly has been a popular pick for one of the best albums of the year. I have seen his 2006 release Post-War all over Top Ten lists on the internet, and rightfully so. This CD is by far his best and is perfect from beginning to end. "Poison Cup" was a song that tore me open this year and is painfully beautiful. If you like it, you will love the rest of the CD. Get it as quick as possible...this man is an amazing musician.
Poison Cup
#4: Kunek - Flight of the Flynns
I have Andrea to thank for introducing me to Kunek...oh how I adore my musical soulmate. Flight of the Flynns was Kunek's first release and it only left me wanting more from the band, and soon. These guys make some great indie rock. There are a few tracks that stand above the rest on the CD, including some amazing instrumentals, but each track contributes something great. Can't wait for more music from these guys.
Coma
#3: As Tall as Lions - As Tall as Lions
These guys were one of my first entries in my music blog, but I haven't given them enough credit. As Tall as Lions are a 4 piece band from Long Island who have been making music since 2002. Their 2006 self-titled release greatly outdoes their 2004 release Lafcadio. I can only hope they keep up with their trend of immproving their style and music for years to come. These guys are highly underrated and hopefully some more people will come to appreciate their music in 2007.
Love, Love, Love
#2: Beth Orton - Comfort of Strangers
Beth Orton has been around for quite some time, but none of her previous efforts compare to the amazing Comfort of Strangers. I absolutely loved every track on this CD...it's modern folk at its absolute finest. This woman has one hell of a voice, that's for sure...and combined with some catchy lyrics and fun riffs, you can't not love this CD and Beth. This CD was very close to being my #1 of the year, but got slightly outweighed by one more. 9/10 for sure....some great music right here.
Conceived
Shopping Trolley
and now the moment you have all been waiting for...................
#1: Midlake - The Trials of Van Occupanther
Midlake is an incredible band, end of story. This CD was by far my favorite of 2006. So I had heard mention of Midlake on a few blogs and websites across the web, but it has been one of those bands that you see everywhere and somehow don't get a chance to listen. Well, it's about fucking time I did. Wow, these guys are awesome. Best CD of 2006, hands down.
They have a bit of a 70's rock kind of feel to them, mixed with some current indie flavor. Tim Smith's vocal's will hook you in from the beginning. Their newest CD The Trials of Van Occupanther has not left my playlists since I got it.
Midlake might be stuck in the '70s, but they make it sound like the best place on earth.
Roscoe
Bandits
Young Bridge
and a video for Head Home:
If you get one CD this year, it should be Midlake.
_____________________
so that's all folks! I hope you enjoyed my picks! Stick around for more music to listen to in 2007 :)
**The time has finally arrived!! My top 5 favorite CDs of 2006 are here!!**
#5: M. Ward - Post-War
M. Ward clearly has been a popular pick for one of the best albums of the year. I have seen his 2006 release Post-War all over Top Ten lists on the internet, and rightfully so. This CD is by far his best and is perfect from beginning to end. "Poison Cup" was a song that tore me open this year and is painfully beautiful. If you like it, you will love the rest of the CD. Get it as quick as possible...this man is an amazing musician.
Poison Cup
#4: Kunek - Flight of the Flynns
I have Andrea to thank for introducing me to Kunek...oh how I adore my musical soulmate. Flight of the Flynns was Kunek's first release and it only left me wanting more from the band, and soon. These guys make some great indie rock. There are a few tracks that stand above the rest on the CD, including some amazing instrumentals, but each track contributes something great. Can't wait for more music from these guys.
Coma
#3: As Tall as Lions - As Tall as Lions
These guys were one of my first entries in my music blog, but I haven't given them enough credit. As Tall as Lions are a 4 piece band from Long Island who have been making music since 2002. Their 2006 self-titled release greatly outdoes their 2004 release Lafcadio. I can only hope they keep up with their trend of immproving their style and music for years to come. These guys are highly underrated and hopefully some more people will come to appreciate their music in 2007.
Love, Love, Love
#2: Beth Orton - Comfort of Strangers
Beth Orton has been around for quite some time, but none of her previous efforts compare to the amazing Comfort of Strangers. I absolutely loved every track on this CD...it's modern folk at its absolute finest. This woman has one hell of a voice, that's for sure...and combined with some catchy lyrics and fun riffs, you can't not love this CD and Beth. This CD was very close to being my #1 of the year, but got slightly outweighed by one more. 9/10 for sure....some great music right here.
Conceived
Shopping Trolley
and now the moment you have all been waiting for...................
#1: Midlake - The Trials of Van Occupanther
Midlake is an incredible band, end of story. This CD was by far my favorite of 2006. So I had heard mention of Midlake on a few blogs and websites across the web, but it has been one of those bands that you see everywhere and somehow don't get a chance to listen. Well, it's about fucking time I did. Wow, these guys are awesome. Best CD of 2006, hands down.
They have a bit of a 70's rock kind of feel to them, mixed with some current indie flavor. Tim Smith's vocal's will hook you in from the beginning. Their newest CD The Trials of Van Occupanther has not left my playlists since I got it.
Midlake might be stuck in the '70s, but they make it sound like the best place on earth.
Roscoe
Bandits
Young Bridge
and a video for Head Home:
If you get one CD this year, it should be Midlake.
_____________________
so that's all folks! I hope you enjoyed my picks! Stick around for more music to listen to in 2007 :)
Labels: best of 2007
posted by Ashley at 12:48 PM
1 Comments:
so, i have to say...i had already downloaded the midlake album before you posted your top ten. I really REALLY like it. It kind of reminds me of Fleetwood Mac, if they were a little bit indie. I had gotten 1 AND 2 off your list before you put it up. I'm still trying to pick up the rest. Thanks for the awesome suggestions, I've been in a music rut for way too long!
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