Andy Gapin

Yes, you read that right, 2006. I’ve started work on my top 25 list for 2007, but this could take a couple more weeks. It’s tough!

In the meantime, I figured that I’d remind us all of my list from last year.

1. Lawrence Arms – Oh! Calcutta!
2. The Loved Ones – Keep Your Heart
3. The Hold Steady – Boys and Girls in America
4. Bryan Scary – The Shredding Tears
5. Ben Folds – Supersunnyspeedgraphic, The LP
6. Against Me! – Americans Abroad!!! Live in London
7. MC Lars – The Graduate
8. Strike Anywhere – Dead FM
9. The Decemberists – The Crane Wife
10. Scream! Hello – Infinite Son
11. Murder By Death – In Bocco Al Lupo
12. Maritime – We, The Vehicles
13. Lucero – Rebels, Rogues, And Sworn Brothers
14. Hot Snakes – Thunder Down Under
15. McLusky – McLuskyism
16. Bright Eyes – Noise Floor (Rarities: 1998-2005)
17. Jonah Matranga – There’s A Lot In Here
18. Placebo – Meds
19. NOFX – Wolves in Wolves’ Clothing
20. The Bronx – The Bronx
21. Tilly and the Wall – Bottoms Of Barrels
22. Owen – At Home With Owen
23. Sonic Youth – Rather Ripped
24. Camera Obscura – Lets Get Out Of This Country
25. Fucked Up – Hidden World

Honorable mentions:

• The Paper Chase – Now You Are One Of Us
• The Dresden Dolls – Yes, Virigina
• Joan of Arc – The Intelligent Design Of Joan Of Arc
• The Fiery Furnaces – Bitter Tea
• Converge – No Heroes

Looking back at this list, I would probably make some changes. There are some albums that got completely forgotten about this year and others that got tons and tons of play. Some of these, I can’t even believe were from last year. It really doesn’t seem like it’s been that long.

I will say though that some of these bands will appear on the 2007 list as well.