Category Archives: best of 2006

Every year WXPN in Philly asks its listeners to compile a Top 50 albums list for the year. Why I like it: these are not critics, journalist or music bloggers voting; they are fans of music (and most of it … Continue reading →

When I compiled this top twenty list (for Bruce and Heather’s 12 X 12 post), I did knocked it out in a hurry, at the end of November. If I could go back now, I would make some changes. The … Continue reading →

Once again, I will clarify this how this list came to be. These are ten albums that I will listen to as albums (not just tracks in a random order). Albums that I like a lot. They may not be … Continue reading →

According to the 12 X 12 music blog poll, this album is the best of 2006. For me, it’s a close second. What stands out from this release, besides the nine minute epic, is the consistency of the songs and … Continue reading →

…you haven’t seen this yet. The Late Greats was lucky enough to join forces with 11 other music bloggers for 12 X 12. Heather and Bruce put together a poll of twelve music bloggers for their top albums of 2006. … Continue reading →

Number Three ~ Bob Dylan: Modern Times Bob could release an album of him eating breakfast on a back porch of beach house and I would love it. This album however is ten songs long, over an hour long and … Continue reading →

Number Four ~ Madeleine Peyroux: Half Perfect World I’m not gonna defend myself with this pick. In fact, I’m not gonna say anything about it at all. Except listening to this album brings me great joy. I’m All Right River … Continue reading →

2006 ~ Band of Horses: The First Song 2005 ~ Arctic Monkeys: Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But… 2004 ~ The Flaming Lips: My Cosmic Autumn Rebellion 2003 ~ Beth Orton: What We Begin 2002 ~ The Roots: Atonement … Continue reading →