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1. Bob Dylan - Modern Times

Bob Dylan - Modern Times
Released: August 29th, 2006
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
91
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
78
Based on
3 ratings

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2. Joanna Newsom - Ys

Joanna Newsom - Ys
Released: November 14th, 2006
Genre: Indie Folk
CRITIC SCORE
91
Based on
12 reviews
USER SCORE
90
Based on
17 ratings

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3. TV on the Radio - Return to Cookie Mountain

TV on the Radio - Return to Cookie Mountain
MUST HEAR
Released: September 12th, 2006
Genre: Experimental Rock
CRITIC SCORE
89
Based on
12 reviews
USER SCORE
90
Based on
18 ratings

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4. Clipse - Hell Hath No Fury

Clipse - Hell Hath No Fury
Released: November 28th, 2006
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
88
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
92
Based on
6 ratings

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5. Mastodon - Blood Mountain

Mastodon - Blood Mountain
Released: September 12th, 2006
Genre: Progressive Metal
CRITIC SCORE
88
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
95
Based on
2 ratings

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6. Destroyer - Destroyer's Rubies

Destroyer - Destroyer's Rubies
MUST HEAR
Released: February 21st, 2006
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
87
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
85
Based on
9 ratings

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7. Grizzly Bear - Yellow House

Grizzly Bear - Yellow House
Released: September 5th, 2006
Genre: Indie Folk
CRITIC SCORE
87
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
87
Based on
15 ratings

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8. Ghostface Killah - Fishscale

Ghostface Killah - Fishscale
Released: March 28th, 2006
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
86
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
88
Based on
3 ratings

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9. Yo La Tengo - I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass

Yo La Tengo - I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass
Released: September 12th, 2006
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
86
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
88
Based on
6 ratings

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10. Neko Case - Fox Confessor Brings the Flood

Neko Case - Fox Confessor Brings the Flood
Released: March 7th, 2006
Genre: Alt-Country
CRITIC SCORE
86
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
86
Based on
2 ratings

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11. Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor

Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor
Released: September 19th, 2006
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
86
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
2 ratings

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12. The Decemberists - The Crane Wife

The Decemberists - The Crane Wife
Released: October 3rd, 2006
Genre: Folk Rock
CRITIC SCORE
86
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
5 ratings

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13. Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - The Letting Go

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - The Letting Go
Released: September 19th, 2006
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
86
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
83
Based on
1 rating

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14. Liars - Drum's Not Dead

Liars - Drum's Not Dead
Released: March 21st, 2006
Genre: Experimental Rock
CRITIC SCORE
86
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
89
Based on
9 ratings

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15. Junior Boys - So This Is Goodbye

Junior Boys - So This Is Goodbye
Released: September 12th, 2006
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
86
Based on
8 reviews
USER SCORE
86
Based on
2 ratings

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16. Scott Walker - The Drift

Scott Walker - The Drift
Released: May 23rd, 2006
Genre: Experimental
CRITIC SCORE
85
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
96
Based on
3 ratings

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17. Girl Talk - Night Ripper

Girl Talk - Night Ripper
Released: May 9th, 2006
Genre: Mashup
CRITIC SCORE
85
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
87
Based on
3 ratings

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18. Matmos - The Rose Has Teeth in the Mouth of a Beast

Matmos - The Rose Has Teeth in the Mouth of a Beast
Released: May 9th, 2006
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
84
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
NR

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19. Ali Farka Toure - Savane

Ali Farka Toure - Savane
Released: July 25th, 2006
Genre: World
CRITIC SCORE
84
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
NR

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20. T.I. - King

T.I. - King
Released: March 28th, 2006
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
84
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
NR

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21. J Dilla - Donuts

J Dilla - Donuts
Released: February 7th, 2006
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
84
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
83
Based on
5 ratings

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22. The Hold Steady - Boys and Girls in America

The Hold Steady - Boys and Girls in America
Released: October 3rd, 2006
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
83
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
92
Based on
4 ratings

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23. The Roots - Game Theory

The Roots - Game Theory
Released: August 29th, 2006
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
83
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
3 ratings

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24. Asobi Seksu - Citrus

Asobi Seksu - Citrus
Released: May 30th, 2006
Genre: Shoegaze
CRITIC SCORE
83
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
85
Based on
1 rating

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25. M. Ward - Post-War

M. Ward - Post-War
Released: August 22nd, 2006
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
83
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
NR

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