Records released in 2006 that I really really like.

A Listmania! list by Chris Duerden (Cambridge in the UK)
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Real Life
1.  Real Life by Joan as Police Woman
The list author says:
  "As perfect as they come - even if all the songs sound the same."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

In the Reins
2.  In the Reins by Calexico and Iron & Wine
The list author says:
  "Was probably 2005 actually but I only realised how awesome it is this year. So that counts."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

You in Reverse
3.  You in Reverse by Built To Spill
The list author says:
  "An epic record. With some really rather radio-friendly riffing in the middle..."
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Begin to Hope [Special Edition]
4.  Begin to Hope [Special Edition] by Regina Spektor
The list author says:
  "She's just lovely, isn't she?"
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Rabbit Fur Coat (CD)
5.  Rabbit Fur Coat (CD) by Jenny Lewis
The list author says:
  "Exactly what you want from a pop record. Should've been number one."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Fox Confessor Brings The Flood
6.  Fox Confessor Brings The Flood by Neko Case
The list author says:
  "Writes more great songs each year than most people ever will."
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The Corner Of Miles And Gil
7.  The Corner Of Miles And Gil by Shack
The list author says:
  "I've just noticed its the only British album in the list. So the best UK record of the year. So should've won the Mercury."
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Show Your Bones
8.  Show Your Bones by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The list author says:
  "Not the immediate thrills of the first one but a damn fine rock record all the same."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Oh You'Re So Silent Jens
9.  Oh You'Re So Silent Jens by Jens Lekman
The list author says:
  "Not a proper album but a collection of some of his EPs. But it still counts because its Belle & Seb meets Jonathan Richman meets the Avalanches. And therefore fab."
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First Impressions Of Earth
10.  First Impressions Of Earth by The Strokes
The list author says:
  "Thought they'd be rubbish by now but clearly not."
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What The Toll Tells
11.  What The Toll Tells by Two Gallants
The list author says:
  "Forgot about this one - rough bluesy two-piece with BALLS"
£7.99   Used & New from: £2.50
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 05/12/2006
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