Top 6 in 2006 (part 2)

So here is my contribution to this post. Sorry it has taken me so long. Hopefully the content will make up for the lack of frequency. And by the way , while the rules may be the rules, Amy Milan is only on this list because my other half (not what you're thinking) posted The Rosebuds and he was first so no overlapping. But, here you go...

6. Amy Milan—Skinny Boy. Umm, Id like a Venti non-fat mocha with whip cream. This song is just a sample of what is to come from the voice of Stars. Even though the more I listen the more mediocre it gets, it still has to be on the most listened to list this year because it has gotten many plays. Sorry Torquil—but she is way better than Memphis ever could be.
“You’re so miserable in the morning.”

5. Mates of State--Did You See the World. Like their music, they come on strong but fade away fast. However this song stays with me. There is something about having kids that makes this song resonate with me.
“How I will protect, and how each day matters.”

4. Gnarls Barkley—Crazy. What a hit. For those of you who don’t know now you know. This song is sick. I honestly feel really lame that I did not include any hip hop on my top ten from last year, so this is a way of making up for it. And no, this is not really hip hop, but you are sitting with the DJ Dangermouse (of the Grey Album fame) and Cee-Lo (of Goodie Mob fame) and you are set with a hit. And no Richard you can’t kick me off the blog—I know the password and set up the ezarchive account.
“I remember when I lost my mind.”

3. The Boy Least Likely To—Be Gentle with Me. I swear this song is so much fun. This whole album is so much fun. Simple music with great songwriting. I really love this record and barring some strange release of like five Bright Eyes cd’s this will be in the top ten of ‘06.
“If I wasn’t so happy, I wouldn’t be so scared of dying.”

2. The Dears—There goes my outfit. Get this while you can. This is a demo version of this song and it is simply amazing. I really love the simplicity of this song and the lyrics are just amazing.
“Clearly this isn't my life.”

1. Voxtrot—Soft and Warm. I could write all day about the brilliance of this band. I have listened to both EP’s way more than anything else this year. And I don’t need an IPOD to count the number of plays to tell me that. I just feel like I have stumbled upon something real when I listen to these guys and the keyboard in this song is just outstanding.
“Baby, I’d leave you for the person you used to be.”



BONUS:

Sparrow House—When I’m Gone. Truth be told, this should probably be on the list. However with the success of Voxtrot, I don’t think we should be holding our breath for the debut Sparrow House record. But damn, this song is good.
“Now there’s nothing I could do to change the facts, you know I tried.” Thanks RD.