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Ever up-to-date and always first teentoday.co.uk brings you 2006's
best albums *ahem*.
It’s not been a bad-old year, has it? We’ve seen high profile
comebacks, sudden reinventions and a liberal sprinkling of brand
spanking new acts. So here are teentoday.co.uk’s favourite albums
of the year. As usual we've decided to go the extra mile for our
readers and compile our top 11 albums - feel free to agree,
disagree or even hurl abuse at the screen – but most importantly,
keep buying, listening and loving music.
And, if your ear plugs are firmly in place, jump straight
to the five worst albums
here):
 11.
Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins – Rabbit Fur Coat
Who? Well, yes, quite. But despite the fact that I’m not
entirely sure who she is and I actually own it, this album is
pure class. Jenny Lewis (whoever she is) has a magical voice
and sprinkles each song with love. As homely, warm and
wholesome as apple pie, this unusually gorgeous album
thoroughly deserves a place in your hearts.
Read our full review >>
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 10. Lemar – The Truth About Love
Thank
God for Lemar, eh? After all, where would the MOBOs be without
him? Well, severely lacking a justifiable winner for all their
British solo male categories is where they’d be. With his
silky-smooth voice and an album stuffed full of old-school
soul, Mr. Opika has failed to put a step wrong since he left
Fame Academy. Yes, Fame Academy, remember that?
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 9.
The Kooks – Inside In/Inside Out
This album has the advantage of having been out for
practically the whole of 2006, hence allowing practically
every song on it to seep gradually into the public
consciousness. Yet the reason it has done this was not just
due to the inescapable TV ads but because it’s a collection of
charmingly fresh tunes. And sorry to all you Luke Pritchard
haters out there, but that’s just the way it is.
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The Fratellis – Costello Music
More energy than a seven-year old stuffed with blue Smarties,
this is one of the debuts of year. Ridiculously catchy and
lively tracks like Creeping Up The Backstairs and
Chelsea Dagger (destined to become a nights out sing-along
classic) combine with the charming acoustic highlight
Whistle For The Choir to create a frenetic, frantic and
fun album, with guitar riffs and catchy hooks by the busload.
Frankly, it’s almost impossible to dislike anything about such
an upbeat album.
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 7.
Nerina Pallot – Fires
Underrated and overlooked in favour of blander and faker
female singer-songwriters, Nerina Pallot’s album is a series
of quite lovely songs. It might not make break any boundaries, but it does
middle-of-the-road extremely well, with far more depth and
conviction than her counterparts. With songs this
radio-friendly, and, in some cases, hauntingly beautiful, it’s
a wonder and a real shame this album isn’t doing better.
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 6. Amy Winehouse – Back To Black
Whilst those of us in the know have long realised that Amy
Winehouse was an amazing and talented artist, this was the
year that everyone else actually sat up and took notice too.
Back To Black may have marked a slightly new direction
from the witty jazz of debut Frank to a more Motown influence,
but she still has spadefuls of soul and an absolutely stunning
voice. This has every chance of becoming a classic, if only
she can stay sober long enough.
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