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The Albums That Kelly Wore Out in 2006

Last.FM Don’t Lie (Like I Probably Would):

The Top 11 Albums That I Wore Out In 2006

By: Kelly Reeves

Disclaimer: I can't pick favorites. I just can't. Terrified my underlying indie-rock-snobbery would surface during this exercise, I turned to my honest Last.fm page to reveal the new albums I actually couldn't stop listening to this year.

Also, I'm not a player I just crush a lot so there's a section for that too. Without further ado.....

11. ¡Forward,Russia! – Give Me A Wall
All the tracks have numbered titles (and not in logical order, mind you) so I couldn't tell you my favorites but just listen to the whole album cause it's that good. And you can't beat their cute matching shirts!

My band crush: Drummer Katie Nicholls. She must be one tough chick to tour with all those dudes! And c'mon the drums? Nice!

+ More on ¡Forward, Russia! at Yeti Don't Dance

+ See concert photos & their cute matching shirts on Spinner
+ ¡F orward, Russia! on the Hype Machine

10. Muse - Black Holes and Revelations
These three people can make a helluva lot of noise. Muse may create loud and dramatic rock but whenever I listen to this album I feel like I'm having an epiphany. Or in a movie.

My band crush: Lead singer/guitarist /pianist Matthew Bellamy. Especially on record when you can hear him taking a deep breath. I love that!

+ More on Muse at Myspace
+ Watch 'Knights of Cydonia' UK Sessions video at Spinner
+ Muse on the Hype Machine

9. Neko Case - Fox Confessor Brings The Flood
I have a serious girl crush on Neko. First of all, her name is cool. Second, homegirl has got some pretty intense pipes. She is the real deal, folks. I pretty much love everything she touches and this album is no exception.

My band crush: Duh.

+ Neko Interview on Pitchfork Media
+ More on An Aquarium Drunkard
+ Neko Case on the Hype Machine

8. Girl Talk - Night Ripper
Girl Talk - Night Ripper

I don't know much about the fine art of mixing and/or mash-ups, but I do know that seeing Greg Gillis live was one of the sweatiest shows I attended all year. Instant dance party! The plus of this album? Thinking of Night Ripper first (rather than Ciara) when hearing her songs...which is inevitable when working at AOL Music.

My band crush: No comment.

+ Complete, Insane List of all the samples on the album
+ Show Review at Heart On A Stick
+ Girl Talk on the Hype Machine

7. Mew - Mew And The Glass Handed Kites
Mew - Mew and the Glass Handed Kites

Of all the wonderful Interface podcasts we have recorded this year, Mew's was one of my absolute favorites. I simply fell in love with this Danish band's dreamy album.

My band crush: Guitarist Bo Madsen ...but only when he had THIS mustashe.

+ The Interface with Mew
+ More on Mew at Chromewaves
+ Mew on the Hype Machine

6. Malajube - Trompe-L'oeil
Malajube - Trompe-L'oeil

This French-Canadian band dishes out upbeat indie pop-rock. Scott & Amrit dubbed them a 'Band To Watch' in August and am I ever so glad. I mean, I can't understand a word they're saying but it's catchy so I love it!

My band crush: Keyboardist/Vocalist Thomas Augustin. What a cutie. I don't know if I should admit this but I actually took his picture when seeing them live. (Note: I am not a blogger or a professional photographer) OK. I shouldn't have said that. Don't judge me. Admire him HERE. He shows up at about 1:00 and is the one doing the cute yelling.

+ Malajube on Myspace
+ More on Malajube on Stereogum
+ Malajube on the Hype Machine

5. Beirut - Gulag Orkestar

20-year-old Zach Condon burst onto the scene out of nowhere and exploded this year. With good reason as 'Gulag Orkestar' is stellar. I adore this album. Ukuleles, Trumpets and Accordions! Oh My!

My band crush: The ukulele.

+ 'And The bloGOD Said Let There Be Beirut' on Brooklyn Vegan
+ Interview on Pitchfork Media
+ Beirut on the Hype Machine

4. My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade
MCR - The Black Parade

I really didn't want to like 'The Black Parade.' However, something made me listen and then I just couldn't stop myself from playing it over and over. What can I say? I love dramatics. (Note: see #10)

My band crush: I haven't really perused photos of the band to pick a favorite so I'm going with THIS Gerard for now.

+ Watch MCR on AOL Music Sessions
+ More on MCR on So More Scene
+ MCR on the Hype Machine

3. The Sounds - Dying To Say This To You
The Sounds - Dying To Say This To You

For a few solid months, this album was my weekday 6pm album. Whenever I was dragging, I would blast 'Dying To Say This To You' at my cube and it would fill me with the energy to plug out a few more hours of work.

My band crush: Frontwoman Maja Ivarsson. She's just so darn cute, tiny & charismatic.

+ More at The Music Slut
+ The Sounds on the Hype Machine

2. Jonezetta - Popularity Jonezetta - Popularity

A fun, dancy album. This Clinton, Mississippi band delivered two of my most listened to tracks of the year: 'Backstabber' and 'Hot Machete.' You simply won't be able to sit still!

My band crush: Guitarist Kyle Howe.

+ More Jonezetta on Myspace (& be their friend!)
+ Enter the Hot Machete Remix contest

1. Regina Spektor - Begin To Hope
Regina Spektor - Begin To Hope

While I admit that I'm not the biggest Regina fan due to her extreme quirkiness at times, I absolutely love this album. It does something for me. With standout opening tracks, I was hooked from the beginning. 'Samson'? Simply stunning. There's no denying that the girl can sing. I just like her so much better when she's doing the singing and not the clucking, etc.

My band crush: Regina when she's not making super odd noises or saying completely random lyrics. Tell me a story!

+ More at My Old Kentucky Blog
+ Regina Interview on The DL
+ Regina on the Hype Machine

Honorable Mentions - Albums (more that were close to my heart for a rounded 25)
Band of Horses - Everything All The Time
Camera Obscura - Let's Get Out Of This Country
Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton - Knives Don't Have Your Back
Grizzly Bear - Yellow House
Guillemots - From The Cliffs
Hard-Fi - Stars of CCTV
The Hold Steady - Boys and Girls in America
Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat
Justin Timberlake - FutureSex/LoveSounds
The Knife - Silent Shout
Margot & the Nuclear So & Sos - The Dust of Retreat
Secret Machines - Ten Silver Drops
Silversun Pickups - Carnavas
The Strokes - First Impressions of Earth
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Show Your Bones

Honorable Mentions - Crushes
Walter Schreifels (HOT)
Jay-Z
Jonnie Russell of Cold War Kids
Christopher Bear of Grizzly Bear
Babydaddy of Scissor Sisters
and just cause I just have to... John Krasinski

Thanks for reading!

Agree? Disagree? Pick a fight with me below.

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mcr

Mar 18 2007, 7:29 PM EDT by Anonymous

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I think My Chemical Romance is awesome! There actually my new fav band. I think that Frankie Iero is really cool too. I like him more than I do Gerard. But, try listening to Dischanted, its one of my fav songs from mcr. P.S. House of Wolves and Teenagers are really cool songs too

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Muzac!

Dec 28 2006, 11:21 AM EST by Anonymous

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So, I do love the muzac adventure you took me on...a few additions possibly...of montreal, the rapture, ratatat, fischerspooner....but I dig it. cheers.

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