Best of 2006 (subject to change)

A Listmania! list by Man Without a Soul (London)
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Silent Shout
1.  Silent Shout by The Knife
The list author says:
  "A sci fi informed slice of exotic electronica painting images of a dark dystopia. Saying all that - not a runaway winner this year. Key Tracks - Like a Pen, We Share Our Mother's Health, Silent Shout"
£6.97   Used & New from: £4.98
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Ys
2.  Ys by Joanna Newsom
The list author says:
  "Well, she is certainly an acquired taste but no one can doubt her ambition. Key Tracks - Sawdust and Diamonds, Only Skin, Emily"
£10.31   Used & New from: £6.49
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

Palo Santo
3.  Palo Santo by Shearwater
The list author says:
  "A Talk Talk informed set of gentle rock - now rerecorded for added impact. Key Tracks - Hail Mary, White Waves, Palo Santo"
£15.00   Used & New from: £7.05
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Yellow House
4.  Yellow House by Grizzly Bear
The list author says:
  "A beautiful song cycle that combines acoustic sounds with epic flourishes. Key Tracks - On a Neck,On a Spit, Colorado, Marla"
£6.99   Used & New from: £4.65
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Blood Mountain (U.S. Version)
5.  Blood Mountain (U.S. Version) by Mastodon
The list author says:
  "The new metal champions go further into prog territory on this release. Key Tracks - Sleeping giant, Circle of Cysquatch, Capillarian Crest"
£5.52   Used & New from: £3.98
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Everything All The Time
6.  Everything All The Time by Band of Horses
The list author says:
  "As consistent a debut as you will find - although they do owe a great debt to My Morning Jacket. Key Tracks - The Funeral, Great Salt Lake, Our Swords"
£4.99   Used & New from: £3.49
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Damaged
7.  Damaged by Lambchop
The list author says:
  "A hushed and decidedly minimal collection of songs that grow on you like an appetising moss. Key Tracks - Paperback Bible, Fear, Decline of County & Western Civilzation"
£5.97   Used & New from: £2.22
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Dreamt for Light Years..
8.  Dreamt for Light Years.. by Sparklehorse
The list author says:
  "Nothing here sounds particularly new - but for fans this is still an essential purchase. Key Tracks - Please Don't, Mountains, Morning Hollow"
£12.07   Used & New from: £2.57
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Boys And Girls In America
9.  Boys And Girls In America by The Hold Steady
The list author says:
  "The Hold Steady wear their hearts on their sleeves on this good time party rock album. Key Tracks - You Can Make Him Like You, Chips Ahoy, Same Kooks"
£7.47   Used & New from: £0.71
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

The Letting Go
10.  The Letting Go by Bonnie Prince Billy
The list author says:
  "The Letting Go introduces us to a new chilly Billy marooned in a snow swept, wintry landscape. Key Tracks - I Called You Back, Cursed Sleep, Love Comes to Me"
£8.17   Used & New from: £4.99
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Be Your Own Pet
11.  Be Your Own Pet by Be Your Own Pet
The list author says:
  "The kids have finally taken over the asylum... Key Tracks - Adventure, Bunk Skunk Trunk, We Will Vacation"
£11.94   Used & New from: £0.98
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Leaving Songs
12.  Leaving Songs by Stuart Staples
The list author says:
  "Staples goes back to basics and delivers an album worthy of comparison to the Tindersticks best work. Key Tracks - That Leaving Feeling, Goodbye to Old Friends, Already Gone"
Used & New from: £13.49
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Roots & Crowns
13.  Roots & Crowns by Califone
The list author says:
  "A clever and diverse mix of purposefully 'aged' sounding americana and folk. Key Tracks - Spider's House, Orchids, Chinese Actor"
£17.22   Used & New from: £6.18
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass
14.  I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass by Yo La Tengo
The list author says:
  "All over the shop but enough good stuff for all YLT fans to compile a mix tape of their favourite moments. Key Tracks - I Feel Like Going Home, Black Flowers, Pass the Hatchet"
£8.84   Used & New from: £2.63
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Warning
15.  Warning by Hot Chip
The list author says:
  "Perhaps a bit too cutesy for some - this is fun and experimental. Key Tracks - Look After Me, The Warning, Over and Over"
£4.67   Used & New from: £1.98
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

SHUT UP I AM DREAMING
16.  SHUT UP I AM DREAMING by Sunset Rubdown
The list author says:
  "Off beat and willfully difficult but worth the effort - especially if you are fan of Wolf Parade. Key Tracks - Stadiums, Empty Threats, Swimming"
£9.50   Used & New from: £5.48

Return To Cookie Mountain
17.  Return To Cookie Mountain by TV on the Radio
The list author says:
  "Despite the amazing production and wealth of creativity this remains a bit of a cold fish. Key Tracks - I Was a Lover, Province, Tonight"
£4.99   Used & New from: £1.98
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

The Eraser
18.  The Eraser by Thom Yorke
The list author says:
  "Not as exciting as we perhaps hoped - this in none the less an interesting experiment. Key Tracks - The Eraser, Analyse, Atoms for Peace"
£6.19   Used & New from: £4.12
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)

Just like The Fambly Cat
19.  Just like The Fambly Cat by Grandaddy
The list author says:
  "A sweet farewell from a band who only the mean spirited could fail to warm to. Key Tracks - Campershell Dreams, Animal World, Where I'm Anymore"
Used & New from: £1.98
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Personality: One Was A Spider. One Was A Bird
20.  Personality: One Was A Spider. One Was A Bird by The Sleepy Jackson
The list author says:
  "Has a more consistent quality to the instrumentation and songwriting - perhaps it suffers a bit because of this. Key Tracks - You Needed More, Miles Away, God Lead Your Soul"
Used & New from: £0.59
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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At War With The Mystics (U.S. Version)
21.  At War With The Mystics (U.S. Version) by The Flaming Lips
The list author says:
  "Not up to their own high standards but still possesses a certain magic quality. Key Tracks - The Sound of Failure, Pompeii am Götterdämmerung, Vein of Stars"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.16
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Born Again In The Usa
22.  Born Again In The Usa by Loose Fur
The list author says:
  "If you like Tweedy and O'Rourke you are in luck. Key Tracks - Answers to Your Questions, Thou Shalt Wilt, Ruling Class"
£12.40   Used & New from: £4.95
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Pyramids
23.  Pyramids by Pit Er Pat
The list author says:
  "I got this delivered by mistake! Still, it has some good moments. Key Tracks - Moon Angel, Swamp, Seasick (Hang Ten)"
£11.52   Used & New from: £0.55

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