The Best Music of 2006, Part. 1

A Listmania! list by Seamus Connor
 
Ships
1.  Ships by Danielson Famile
The list author says:
  "Danielson incorporate the pop-perfection of the Animal Collective without the meandering moments."
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He Poos Clouds
2.  He Poos Clouds by Final Fantasy
The list author says:
  "Ignoring the bad names, Canadian music can do no wrong at the moment it seems."
£9.59   Used & New from: £5.43
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Six Demon Bag
3.  Six Demon Bag by Man Man
The list author says:
  "If Tom Waits took a large dose of acid and begun singing pop songs, this would be the result. Which, incidentally, is rather good."
£14.63   Used & New from: £5.20
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Everything All The Time
4.  Everything All The Time by Band of Horses
The list author says:
  "Intelligent, hook-led indie fare. Well worth a listen."
£4.99   Used & New from: £3.49
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Ys
5.  Ys by Joanna Newsom
The list author says:
  "Only 5, albeit long, tracks on the second offering from Ms. Newsom. Magnificent arrangements, lyrics and musicianship abound, one for the collection."
£10.31   Used & New from: £6.49
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass
6.  I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass by Yo La Tengo
The list author says:
  "The indie-rock stalwarts return. They don't take many risks, but then why should they change a formula they perfected years ago?"
£8.84   Used & New from: £2.63
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Brookland / Oaklyn
7.  Brookland / Oaklyn by Alias & Tarsier
The list author says:
  "Tarsier IS what Alias' music was lacking. This is a great ambient electronica / hip-hop offering from Anticon."
£12.98   Used & New from: £7.40

Let Me Introduce My Friends
8.  Let Me Introduce My Friends by I'm from Barcelona
The list author says:
  "Really, really catchy indie. Dance like a fool to it..."
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.79
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Cansei De Ser Sexy
9.  Cansei De Ser Sexy by CSS
The list author says:
  "...and to this one. Uber-cool Brazilian girls signing over funky tracks from some old guy = this year's LCD Soundsystem."
£4.66   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

The Life Pursuit
10.  The Life Pursuit by Belle & Sebastian
The list author says:
  "Need I explain? You know them by now."
£18.11   Used & New from: £2.48
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

So This Is Goodbye
11.  So This Is Goodbye by Junior Boys
The list author says:
  "I saw them supporting Broken Social Scene recently. They deserve a much bigger billing."
£6.77   Used & New from: £0.39
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Espers II
12.  Espers II by Espers
The list author says:
  "Ethereal folk to dance bare foot in the forests to. Hippy is on its way back, y'know..."
£6.67   Used & New from: £3.08
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

It's Never Been Like That
13.  It's Never Been Like That by Phoenix
The list author says:
  "Too catchy for its own good? Why this French band isn't at least as big as the Killers is beyond me."
Used & New from: £2.59
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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The Loon
14.  The Loon by Tapes 'n Tapes
The list author says:
  "Its about time an modern indie band brought something new to the table. Huzzah for Tapes n' Tapes!"
£2.95   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Writer's Block
15.  Writer's Block by Peter Bjorn and John
The list author says:
  "Maybe my record of the year. Envisage a more catchy, more melancholy, more Swedish version of the Shins. Then buy this."
£5.52   Used & New from: £0.60
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Silent Shout
16.  Silent Shout by The Knife
The list author says:
  "More electronic goodness from the Knife."
£6.97   Used & New from: £4.98
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Black Sheep Boy
17.  Black Sheep Boy by Okkervil River
The list author says:
  "Sounds like a more morose, relaxed version of Conor Oberst at his best ("I'm Wide Awake It's Morning"). Great."
Used & New from: £2.74
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Soft Money
18.  Soft Money by Jel
The list author says:
  "More brilliant experimental hip-hop from the Anticon stable."
£14.62   Used & New from: £2.24
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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