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Recycled Goods:
Column Index - 2006

#38: December 2006

  1. The Byrds: There Is a Season (1964-90, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD) [B+]
  2. Johnny Cash: At San Quentin (Legacy Edition) (1969, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD+DVD) [B+]
  3. The Clash: The Singles (1977-85, Epic/Legacy, 19CD) [B+]
  4. Buddy Guy: Can't Quit the Blues (1957-2005, Silvertone/Legacy, 3CD) [A-]
  5. Bruce Hornsby: Intersections 1985-2005 (1989-2005, RCA/Legacy, 4CD) [B]
  6. Waylon Jennings: Nashville Rebel (1958-95, RCA Nashville/Legacy, 4CD) [A-]
  7. Journey Into Paradise: The Larry Levan Story (1978-86, Rhino, 2CD) [A-]
  8. Konono No. 1: Congotronics (2004, Crammed Discs) [A-]
  9. New Order: Singles (1981-2005, Rhino, 2CD) [A]
  10. Romica Puceanu & the Gore Brothers: Sounds From a Bygone Age, Vol. 2 (1964-73, Asphalt Tango) [A-]
  11. Sonny Stitt: Stitt's Bits: The Bebop Recordings (1949-52 [2006], Prestige, 3CD) [B+]
  12. Weather Report: Forecast: Tomorrow (1969-85, Columbia/Legacy, 3CD+DVD) [B+]

  13. African Head Charge: Off the Beaten Track (1986, Anthology) [A-]
  14. China Shop: 21 Puffs on the Cassette (1979, Anthology) [B-]
  15. Moondog: Demos (1989, Anthology) [B-]
  16. My Solid Ground (1971, Anthology) [B]
  17. Pärson Sound (1966-68, Anthology, 2CD) [A-]
  18. Sainte Anthony's Fyre (1971, Anthology) [B+]
  19. The Suicide Commandos: The Commandos Commit Suicide Dance Concert (1978, Anthology) [B]

  20. Luis Bacalov: Il Postino (1994-2000, CAM Jazz) [B+]
  21. Carolina Chocolate Drops: Dona Got a Ramblin' Mind (2005-06, Music Maker) [B+]
  22. François Carrier/Dewey Redman: Open Spaces (1999, Spool/Line) [B+]
  23. Congotronics 2: Buzz'n'Rumble From the Urb'n'Jungle (2006, Crammed Discs) [B+]
  24. Steve Earle: The Definitive Collection (1983-97, Hip-O) [A-]
  25. Guitar Gabriel & the Brothers in the Kitchen: Toot Blues (1991, Music Maker) [A-]
  26. Kip Hanrahan: Conjure: Bad Mouth (2005, American Clavé) [B+]
  27. Kip Hanrahan: Every Child Is Born a Poet: The Life & Work of Piri Thomas (1992-2002, American Clavé) [B+]
  28. Raúl Jaurena: Te Amo Tango (2005, Soundbrush) [B+]
  29. The Klezmatics: Woody Guthrie's Happy Joyous Hanukkah (2006, JMG) [B+]
  30. Brenda Lee: The Definitive Collection (1957-79, MCA Nashville/Chronicles) [B+]
  31. The Best of Brenda Lee (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) (1959-63, MCA) [A-]
  32. Johnny Mathis: Gold: A 50th Anniversary Collection (1956-2006, Columbia/Legacy) [B-]
  33. Johnny Mathis: Gold: A 50th Anniversary Christmas Collection (1958-2006, Columbia/Legacy) [C+]
  34. Kathy Mattea: The Definitive Collection (1983-97, Mercury/Chronicles) [B+]
  35. Delbert McClinton: The Definitive Collection (1961-97, Hip-O) [B]
  36. Roy Orbison: Lonely and Blue (1960, Monument/Legacy) [B]
  37. Roy Orbison: Crying (1962, Monument/Legacy) [B]
  38. Roy Orbison: In Dreams (1963, Monument/Legacy) [B+]
  39. Buck Owens: 21 #1 Hits: The Ultimate Collection (1963-88, Rhino) [A-]
  40. Henri Pousseur: Musique Mixte 1966-1970 (Sub Rosa) [B]
  41. Putumayo Kids Presents: New Orleans Playground (1956-2003, Putumayo World Music) [B+]
  42. Putumayo Presents: New Orleans Christmas (1995-2006, Putumayo World Music) [B]
  43. The Idan Raichel Project (2002-05, Cumbancha) [B]
  44. Lou Reed: Coney Island Baby (1975-76, RCA/Legacy) [B]
  45. Savoy Brown: Hellbound Train: Live 1969-1972 (Sanctuary/Castle, 2CD) [B+]
  46. Sebadoh: Sebadoh III (1991, Domino, 2CD) [B]
  47. Dona Dumitru Siminica: Sounds From a Bygone Age, Vol. 3 (1960, Asphalt Tango) [B+]
  48. Candi Staton: The Ultimate Gospel Collection (1955-2002, Shanachie, 2CD) [B]
  49. Ralph Sutton: At St. George Church, Brandon Hill, Bristol, England (1992, Arbors, 2CD) [B+]
  50. The World's Greatest Jazz Band: At Manchester's Free Trade Hall, England 1971 (1971, Arbors, 2CD) [B+]

#37: November 2006

  1. Chuck Berry: The Definitive Collection (1955-72, Geffen/Chronicles) [A+]
  2. Merle Haggard: Live From Austin TX (1985, New West) [A-]
  3. Tom T. Hall: The Definitive Collection (1968-84, Hip-O) [A-]
  4. Etta James: The Definitive Collection (1954-2004, Geffen/Chronicles) [A]
  5. The Best of Los Jardineros (1929-32, Shanachie) [B+]
  6. Charles Mingus: At UCLA 1965 (1965, Sunnyside, 2CD) [B+]
  7. Les Primitifs du Futur: World Musette (1999, Sunnyside) [A-]
  8. Saborit: Que Linda Es Mi Cuba (2006, Tumi Music) [A-]
  9. Soft Machine: Grides (1971, Cuneiform) [A-]

  10. Juke Boy Bonner: The Sonet Blues Story (1971, Verve) [B+]
  11. Eddie Boyd: The Sonet Blues Story (1974, Verve) [B+]
  12. Champion Jack Dupree: The Sonet Blues Story (1971, Verve) [A-]
  13. Snooks Eaglin: The Sonet Blues Story (1971, Verve) [B+]
  14. Snooks Eaglin & Friends: The Sonet Blues Story (1977, Verve) [B+]
  15. Lightnin' Hopkins: The Sonet Blues Story (1974, Verve) [B+]
  16. Earl King: The Sonet Blues Story (1977, Verve) [A-]
  17. Memphis Slim: The Sonet Blues Story (1967, Verve) [B]
  18. Otis Rush: The Sonet Blues Story (1974, Verve) [B+]
  19. J.D. Short: The Sonet Blues Story (1961-62, Verve) [B+]
  20. Sunnyland Slim: The Sonet Blues Story (1974, Verve) [B]
  21. Bukka White: The Sonet Blues Story (1963, Verve) [B+]
  22. Big Joe Williams: The Sonet Blues Story (1972, Verve) [A-]
  23. Robert Pete Williams: The Sonet Blues Story (1973, Verve) [B+]
  24. Mighty Joe Young: The Sonet Blues Story (1972, Verve) [B+]

  25. Sathima Bea Benjamin: Song Spirit (1963-2002, Ekapa) [B+]
  26. Thomas Chapin Trio: Ride (1995, Playscape) [B+]
  27. Fatboy Slim: The Greatest Hits: Why Try Harder (1996-2006, Astralwerks) [A-]
  28. Herbie Hancock: Jazz to Funk (1966-69, AIM, 2CD) [B+]
  29. John Holt: I Can't Get You Off My Mind: 18 Greatest Hits (1968-72, Heartbeat) [B+]
  30. Albert Kuvezin and Yat-Kha: Re-Covers (2006, World Village) [C+]
  31. Jerry Lee Lewis: The Definitive Collection (1957-81, Hip-O/Chronicles) [A-]
  32. Barry Manilow: Barry Manilow I (1973, Arista/Legacy) [C]
  33. Barry Manilow: Barry Manilow II (1974, Arista/Legacy) [C+]
  34. Barry Manilow: Tryin' to Get the Feeling (1975, Arista/Legacy) [C-]
  35. Barry Manilow: This One's for You (1976, Arista/Legacy) [B-]
  36. Barry Manilow: Live (Legacy Edition) (1976, Arista/Legacy, 2CD) [D]
  37. Barry Manilow: Even Now (1978, Arista/Legacy) [D+]
  38. Barry Manilow: One Voice (1979, Arista/Legacy) [D-]
  39. Charles Mingus: Thrice Upon a Theme (1954-57, Aim, 2CD) [B]
  40. Ben Monder Trio: Dust (1996, Sunnyside) [B+]
  41. Ben Monder: Excavation (1999, Sunnyside) [B]
  42. Willie Nelson: Live From Austin TX (1990, New West) [B+]
  43. Oscar Peterson/Ella Fitzgerald: JATP Lausanne 1953 (Swiss Radio Days, Vol. 15) (1953, TCB) [B+]
  44. The Rough Guide to the Music of Israel (1995-2005, World Music Network) [B+]
  45. Sir Douglas Quintet: Live From Austin TX (1981, New West) [A-]
  46. Soft Machine Legacy: Live at the New Morning (2005, Inakustik, 2CD) [B+]
  47. Texas Tornados: Live From Austin TX (1990, New West) [B+]
  48. Stanley Turrentine: Flipped Out on Love (1971-72, AIM) [B]
  49. Version Dread: 18 Dub Hits From Studio One (1966-82, Heartbeat) [B+]
  50. Muddy Waters: The Definitive Collection (1948-76, Geffen/Chronicles) [A]
  51. The Best of Delroy Wilson: Original Eighteen Deluxe Edition (1964-80, Heartbeat) [A-]

#36: October 2006

  1. Tony Bennett's Greatest Hits of the '60s (1960-69, RPM/Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  2. The Miles Davis Quintet: The Legendary Prestige Quintet Sessions (1955-58, Prestige, 4CD) [A-]
  3. A Flock of Seagulls: We Are the '80s (1981-86, Jive/Legacy) [B+]
  4. Journey: Infinity (1978, Columbia/Legacy) [C+]
  5. Nils Petter Molvaer: An American Compilation (2001-06, Thirsty Ear) [A-]
  6. Charley Pride: The Essential Charley Pride (1966-84, RCA Nashville/Legacy, 2CD) [A-]
  7. Fats Waller: If You Got to Ask, You Ain't Got It (1926-43, Bluebird/Legacy, 3CD) [A]
  8. Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys: Legends of Country Music (1932-73, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD) [A]

  9. Count Basie: One O'Clock Jump: The Very Best of Count Basie (1936-42, Columbia/Legacy) [A]
  10. Sneakin' Up Behind You: The Very Best of the Brecker Brothers (1975-81, Arista/Legacy) [B]
  11. Rosemary Clooney: Come On-a My House: The Very Best of Rosemary Clooney (1951-60, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  12. Dizzy Gillespie: Night in Tunisia: The Very Best of Dizzy Gillespie (1946-49, Bluebird/Legacy) [A]
  13. Billie Holiday: God Bless the Child: The Very Best of Billie Holiday (1935-42, Columbia/Legacy) [A]
  14. Sarah Vaughan: Send in the Clowns: The Very Best of Sarah Vaughan (1949-87, Columbia/Legacy) [B-]

  15. The Bangles: We Are the '80s (1984-88, Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  16. Tony Bennett's Greatest Hits of the '50s (1950-59, RPM/Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  17. Tony Bennett: I Left My Heart in San Francisco (1957-62, RPM/Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  18. Tony Bennett: Perfectly Frank (1992, RPM/Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  19. Tony Bennett: MTV Unplugged (1994, RPM/Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  20. Willie Bobo: Lost & Found (1969-78, Concord Picante) [B]
  21. Boston: Boston (1976, Epic/Legacy) [B-]
  22. Boston: Don't Look Back (1978, Epic/Legacy) [C+]
  23. Bow Wow Wow: We Are the '80s (1980-82, RCA/Legacy) [B]
  24. Stoney Edwards: Stoney Edwards/She's My Rock (1971-73, Hux) [B+]
  25. Robert Fripp: Exposure (1977-79, DGM, 2CD) [B+]
  26. Judy Garland: Great Day! Rare Recordings From the Judy Garland Show (1963-64, Savoy Jazz) [B]
  27. Judy Garland: That Old Feeling: Classic Ballads From the Judy Garland Show (1963-64, Savoy Jazz) [C]
  28. Judy Garland: Judy Garland and Friends: Duets (1963-64, Savoy Jazz) [C+]
  29. Ayelet Rose Gottlieb: Mayim Rabim (2006, Tzadik) [B+]
  30. The Green Arrows: 4-Track Recording Session (1974-79, Alula) [A-]
  31. Solomon Ilori: African High Life (1963-64, Blue Note) [B+]
  32. Journey: Evolution (1979, Columbia/Legacy) [D]
  33. Journey: Departure (1980, Columbia/Legacy) [C-]
  34. Journey: Escape (1981, Columbia/Legacy) [C-]
  35. Journey: Live in Houston 1981 Escape Tour (1981, Columbia/Legacy) [D-]
  36. Journey: Greatest Hits (1978-96, Columbia/Legacy) [C]
  37. Loverboy: We Are the '80s (1980-86, Columbia/Legacy) [B-]
  38. Loverboy: Get Lucky (1982, Columbia/Legacy) [B-]
  39. Tania Maria: Intimidade (2004, Blue Note) [B+]
  40. Ronnie Milsap: The Essential Ronnie Milsap (1973-88, RCA Nashville/Legacy, 2CD) [B-]
  41. Eddie Money: We Are the '80s (1980-89, Columbia/Legacy) [C+]
  42. Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Africa (1994-2006, Putumayo World Music) [B]
  43. Putumayo Presents: Music From the Wine Lands (1991-2005, Putumayo World Music) [B]
  44. The Ravens: Their Complete National Recordings (1947-50, Savoy Jazz, 3CD) [B+]
  45. Jim Reeves: The Essential Jim Reeves (1953-68, RCA Nashville/Legacy, 2CD) [B+]
  46. Scandal: We Are the '80s (1982-84, Columbia/Legacy) [C]
  47. Rick Springfield: We Are the '80s (1981-88, RCA/Legacy) [B]
  48. Rick Springfield: Working Class Dog (1981, RCA/Legacy) [B-]

#35: September 2006

  1. Big Youth: Screaming Target (1973, Trojan/Sanctuary) [A]
  2. Serge Chaloff: Boston Blow-Up! (1955, Capitol Jazz) [A-]
  3. Miles Davis: Cool & Collected (1956-84, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  4. The Klezmatics: Wonder Wheel: Lyrics by Woody Guthrie (2006, JMG) [A]
  5. Harry Miller's Isipingo: Which Way Now (1975, Cuneiform) [A-]
  6. Mohammed "Jimmy" Mohammed: Takkabel! (2005, Terp) [A-]
  7. Charlie Parker: The Genius of Charlie Parker (1944-48, Savoy Jazz, 2CD) [A]
  8. Wilson Pickett: The Definitive Collection (1961-71, Atlantic/Rhino, 2CD) [A]
  9. Irène Schweizer: Portrait (1984-2004, Intakt) [A]
  10. Stompin' at the Savoy: The Original Indie-Label (1944-61, Savoy Jazz, 4CD) [B+]

  11. Rance Allen: Stax Profiles (1971-78, Stax) [B+]
  12. Eddie Floyd: Stax Profiles (1966-74, Stax) [B]
  13. Albert King: Stax Profiles (1968-83, Stax) [B+]
  14. Little Milton: Stax Profiles (1971-74, Stax) [B+]
  15. Otis Redding: Stax Profiles (1966-68, Stax) [A-]
  16. The Staple Singers: Stax Profiles (1969-73, Stax) [A-]
  17. Booker T & the MGs: Stax Profiles (1963-71, Stax) [B-]
  18. Johnnie Taylor: Stax Profiles (1956-73, Stax) [B+]
  19. Carla Thomas: Stax Profiles (1961-71, Stax) [B]
  20. Rufus Thomas: Stax Profiles (1967-75, Stax) [A-]

  21. Rabih Abou-Khalil: Morton's Foot (2003, Enja/Justin Time) [A-]
  22. Rabih Abou-Khalil/Joachim Kühn: Journey to the Centre of an Egg (2004, Enja/Justin Time) [A-]
  23. Lou Blackburn: The Complete Imperial Sessions (1963, Blue Note) [B+]
  24. Art Blakey: Holiday for Skins (1958, Blue Note) [B+]
  25. Anouar Brahem: Le Voyage de Sahar (2005, ECM) [B+]
  26. T Bone Burnett: 20/20: The Essential T Bone Burnett (1976-2003, Columbia/DMZ/Legacy, 2CD) [B+]
  27. Gil Evans: The Complete Pacific Jazz Sessions (1958-59, Blue Note) [B+]
  28. Linton Garner Trio: Quiet Nights (2002, Cellar Live) [B+]
  29. Jeff Healey: Among Friends (2002, Stony Plain) [B+]
  30. Andrew Hill: Pax (1965, Blue Note) [A-]
  31. David J: Crocodile Tears and the Velvet Cosh (1985, Plain) [B]
  32. David J: On Glass: The Singles (1983-85, Plain) [B+]
  33. Kronos Quartet and Asha Bhosle: You've Stolen My Heart: Songs From R.D. Burman's Bollywood (2005, Nonesuch) [B+]
  34. Michy Mano: The Cool Side of the Pillow (2003, Enja/Justin Time) [B+]
  35. Charlie Parker: Yardbird Suite: The Ultimate Charlie Parker Collection (1945-52, Rhino, 2CD) [A]
  36. Charlie Parker: The Complete Savoy and Dial Studio Recordings (1944-48, Atlantic, 8CD) [A-]
  37. Charlie Parker: The Complete Live Performances on Savoy (1947-50, Savoy Jazz, 4CD) [B+]
  38. Charlie Parker: The Complete Legendary Rockland Palace Concert (1952, Jazz Classics, 2CD) [A-]
  39. Charlie Parker: Charlie Parker (1947-53, Verve) [A-]
  40. Max Romeo: Open the Iron Gate (1973-77, Blood & Fire) [A-]
  41. Savoy Blues (1944-92, Savoy Jazz, 3CD) [B+]
  42. Savoy on Central Avenue (1941-52, Savoy Jazz, 2CD) [B+]
  43. Hobart Smith: In Sacred Trust: The 1963 Fleming Brown Tapes (1963, Smithsonian/Folkways) [A-]
  44. Saadet Türköz: Urumchi (2005, Intakt) [B+]
  45. Whistler, Chaucer, Detroit and Greenhill: The Unwritten Works of Geoffrey, Etc. (1968, Fallout) [B]

#34: August 2006

  1. Maurice El Médioni/Roberto Rodriguez: Descarga Oriental: The New York Sessions (2005, Piranha) [A-]
  2. Allen Ginsberg: First Blues (1972-81, Water, 2CD) [A-]
  3. Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane: The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings (1957, Riverside, 2CD) [A-]
  4. Re-Bop: The Savoy Remixes (1945-59, Savoy Jazz) [B+]
  5. Sonny Rollins: Milestone Profiles (1972-2001, Milestone) [A]
  6. Ska Bonanza: The Studio One "Ska" Years (1961-65, Heartbeat, 2CD) [A]
  7. They Might Be Giants: A User Guide to They Might Be Giants (1986-2002, Elektra/Rhino) [A]
  8. Neil Young: Greatest Hits (1969-91, Reprise) [A]

  9. Albert Ayler: The Impulse Story (1965-69, Impulse) [B+]
  10. Gato Barbieri: The Impulse Story (1973-75, Impulse) [B+]
  11. Alice Coltrane: The Impulse Story (1968-2000, Impulse) [B+]
  12. John Coltrane: The Impulse Story (1961-67, Impulse) [A-]
  13. Keith Jarrett: The Impulse Story (1973-76, Impulse) [B+]
  14. Charles Mingus: The Impulse Story (1963, Impulse) [B-]
  15. Sonny Rollins: The Impulse Story (1965-66, Impulse) [A-]
  16. Pharoah Sanders: The Impulse Story (1963-73, Impulse) [A-]
  17. Archie Shepp: The Impulse Story (1964-72, Impulse) [A-]
  18. McCoy Tyner: The Impulse Story (1962-64, Impulse) [B+]
  19. The House That Trane Built: The Best of Impulse Records (1961-76, Impulse) [A-]

  20. Benny Carter: Further Definitions: The Complete Further Definition Sessions (1961-66, Impulse) [A]
  21. Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins (1962, Impulse) [A+]
  22. Gil Evans: Out of the Cool (1960, Impulse) [A-]
  23. Coleman Hawkins: Today and Now (1962, Impulse) [A]
  24. Earl Hines: Once Upon a Time (1966, Impulse) [A-]
  25. Johnny Hodges: Everybody Knows Johnny Hodges (1964-65, Impulse) [A+]
  26. Shelly Manne: 2-3-4 (1962, Impulse) [A-]
  27. Oliver Nelson: Blues and the Abstract Truth (1961, Impulse) [A]
  28. Pee Wee Russell: Ask Me Now! (1965, Impulse) [A-]
  29. Shirley Scott: Queen of the Organ (1964, Impulse) [A-]
  30. Sonny Stitt/Paul Gonsalves: Salt and Pepper (1963, Impulse) [A-]
  31. Lucky Thompson: Tricotism (1956, Impulse) [A]
  32. Ben Webster: See You at the Fair (1964, Impulse) [A-]

  33. Cream: Gold (1966-68, Polydor/Chronicles, 2CD) [B+]
  34. Delaney & Bonnie: Home (1968-69, Stax) [B+]
  35. The Very Best of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince (1986-93, Jive/Legacy) [B+]
  36. Allen Ginsberg: Kaddish (1964, Water) [B+]
  37. Joe Henderson: Milestone Profiles (1967-75, Milestone) [A-]
  38. Impulsive! Revolutionary Jazz Reworked (2005, Impulse) [B]
  39. Mahala Raï Banda (1999-2004, Crammed Discs) [B+]
  40. Boban Markovic Orkestar feat. Marko Markovic: The Promise (2005, Piranha) [B+]
  41. Freddie McGregor: Bobby Bobylon (1980, Heartbeat) [A-]
  42. Jackie McLean: It's Time (1964, Blue Note) [B+]
  43. Prince Far I: Heavy Manners: Anthology (1977-83, Trojan/Sanctuary, 2CD) [A-]
  44. Re-Bop: The Savoy Originals (1945-59, Savoy Jazz) [B]
  45. Sonny Rollins: Silver City (1972-95, Milestone, 2CD) [A+]
  46. Jimmy Scott: Milestone Profiles (2000-01, Milestone) [B+]
  47. Candy Licker: The Sex & Soul of Marvin Sease (1994-2005, Jive/Legacy) [B+]
  48. Jimmy Smith: Milestone Profiles (1981-93, Milestone) [B+]
  49. McCoy Tyner: Milestone Profiles (1972-80, Milestone) [B+]
  50. Funky Beat: The Best of Whodini (1983-96, Jive/Legacy) [B+]

#33: July 2006

  1. Alabama: Livin' Lovin' Rockin' Rollin': The 25th Anniversary Collection (1980-2000, RCA/Legacy, 3CD) [B]
  2. Johnny Cash: Personal File (1973-82, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [A-]
  3. Cult Cargo: Belize City Boil Up (Numero Group) [B+]
  4. Brian Eno/David Byrne: My Life in the Bush of Ghosts (1979-80, Nonesuch) [A-]
  5. The Ex: Singles, Period: The Vinyl Years (1980-90, Ex) [A-]
  6. Faces: Five Guys Walk Into a Bar . . . (1969-75, Rhino, 4CD) [A-]
  7. Dexter Gordon: Bopland (1947, Savoy Jazz, 3CD) [A-]
  8. Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou: Éthiopiques 21: Ethiopia Song (1963-96, Buda Musique) [A-]
  9. Thomas Mapfumo: Spirits to Bite Our Ears: The Singles Collection (1977-86, DBK) [A-]
  10. Zanzibara 1: Ikhwani Safaa Musical Club (Buda Musique) [B+]

  11. Charles Brown: Alone at the Piano (1989-94, Savoy Jazz) [B+]
  12. Johnny Cash: The Johnny Cash Children's Album (1971-73, Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  13. Cluster: 71 (1971, Water) [B+]
  14. Cooper-Moore: Outtakes 1978 (1978, Hopscotch) [B+]
  15. Herb Geller/Rein de Graaff: Delightful Duets 2 (2002, Blue Jack Jazz) [B+]
  16. Ghostbusters: Original Soundtrack (1984, Arista/Legacy) [C]
  17. Nachito Herrera: Bembé En Mi Casa (2005, FS Music) [B+]
  18. Keep on Truckin': The Very Best of Hot Tuna (1969-78, RCA/Legacy) [B]
  19. Jefferson Airplane: The Worst of Jefferson Airplane (1965-69, RCA/Legacy) [B+]
  20. Seu Jorge: Cru (2005, Wrasse) [B]
  21. Yungchen Lhamo: Ama (2005, Real World) [B+]
  22. Cheikh Lô: Lamp Fall (2005, World Circuit/Nonesuch) [B+]
  23. Robert Lockwood Jr.: The Complete Trix Recordings (1974-77, Savoy Jazz, 2CD) [B]
  24. Los de Abajo: LDA v the Lunatics (2006, Real World) [A-]
  25. Lulendo: Angola (Buda Musique) [B]
  26. Gatemouth Moore: Cryin' and Singin' the Blues (1945-46, Savoy Jazz) [A-]
  27. Eddie Murphy: Comedian (1983, Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  28. Fred Neil (1967, Water) [A-]
  29. Harry Nilsson: Everybody's Talkin': The Very Best of Harry Nilsson (1967-77, RCA/Legacy) [A-]
  30. Harry Nilsson: Personal Best: The Harry Nilsson Anthology (1967-77, RCA, 2CD) [B]
  31. Harry Nilsson: Son of Schmilsson (1972-73, RCA/Legacy) [B+]
  32. Harry Nilsson: A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night (1973, RCA/Legacy) [C]
  33. Putumayo Presents: ¡Baila! A Latin Dance Party (1996-2005, Putumayo World Music) [B]
  34. Putumayo Presents: Paris (1995-2005, Putumayo World Music) [B+]
  35. Red Rodney/Herman Schoonderwalt Quintet: Scrapple From the Apple (1975, Blue Jack Jazz) [B+]
  36. Rocky IV: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1985, Volcano/Legacy) [C+]
  37. Santana: Santana III (Legacy Edition) (1971, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [B+]
  38. Sonido Isleño: ¡Vive Jazz! (2005, Tresero) [B+]
  39. Marlo Thomas and Friends: Free to Be . . . You and Me (1972, Arista/Legacy) [A-]
  40. Wayfaring Strangers: Ladies of the Canyon (1969-76, Numero Group) [B]
  41. Robin Williams: A Night at the Met (1986, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  42. Zanzibara 2: L'Âge d'Or du Taraab de Mombasa (1965-75, Buda Musique) [B+]
  43. The Zombies: Odyssey and Oracle: 30th Anniversary Edition (1968, Big Beat) [A-]

#32: June 2006

  1. Ardecore: Ardecore (2005, Il Manifesto) [A-]
  2. Chieftains: The Essential Chieftains (1977-2002, RCA/Legacy) [B+]
  3. Downbeat the Ruler: Killer Instrumentals From Studio One (1967-75, Heartbeat) [A-]
  4. Kenny G: The Essential Kenny G (1986-2004, Arista/Legacy, 2CD) [C]
  5. Good for What Ails You: Music of the Medicine Shows (1926-37, Old Hat, 2CD) [A]
  6. Andrew Hill: Smoke Stack (1963, Blue Note) [A-]
  7. King Crimson: The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson, Volume One: 1969-1974 (DGM, 4CD) [B+]
  8. King Crimson: The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson, Volume Two: 1981-2003 (DGM, 4CD) [B]
  9. The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of (1926-32, Yazoo, 2CD) [B+]
  10. Ion Petre Stoican: Sounds From a Bygone Age, Vol. 1 (1966-77, Asphalt Tango) [A-]

  11. George Benson: The Essential George Benson (1963-80, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [B]
  12. The Best of Studio One (1967-80, Heartbeat) [A-]
  13. Oscar Castro-Neves: All One (2006, Mack Avenue) [B+]
  14. Cheap Trick: Dream Police (1979, Epic/Legacy) [B-]
  15. Cheap Trick: All Shook Up (1980, Epic/Legacy) [C+]
  16. Lee Dorsey: Yes We Can/Night People (1970-78, Raven) [A-]
  17. George Duke: The Essential George Duke (1977-90, Epic/Legacy, 2CD) [B]
  18. Irving Fields Trio: Bagels and Bongos (1959, Reboot Stereophonic) [A-]
  19. Full Up: More Hits From Studio One (1967-82, Heartbeat) [B+]
  20. Dexter Gordon: Gettin' Around (1965, Blue Note) [B+]
  21. Gospel Music (1937-77, Hyena) [B+]
  22. Louis Jordan: Number Ones (1942-48, Geffen/Chronicles) [A]
  23. Gershon Kingsley: God Is a Moog (1968-74, Reboot Stereophonic) [B]
  24. Rahsaan Roland Kirk: The Man Who Cried Fire (1973-77, Hyena) [B]
  25. Rahsaan Roland Kirk: Compliments of the Mysterious Phantom (1974, Hyena) [B+]
  26. Rahsaan Roland Kirk: Brotherman in the Fatherland (1972, Hyena) [B+]
  27. Frank London's Klezmer Brass Allstars: Carnival Conspiracy (2005, Piranha) [A-]
  28. Bob Marley and the Wailers: One Love: At Studio One (1964-66, Heartbeat, 2CD) [B+]
  29. Hank Mobley: Dippin' (1965, Blue Note) [B+]
  30. Lee Morgan: Tom Cat (1964, Blue Note) [B]
  31. Lee Morgan: The Gigolo (1965, Blue Note) [B+]
  32. Original Irish Tenors: The Legendary Voices of Celtic Song (1921-53, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  33. William Parker: Long Hidden: The Olmec Series (1993-2005, AUM Fidelity) [B+]
  34. John Rich: Underneath the Same Moon (1998-99, BNA/Legacy) [B]
  35. The Rough Guide to Bhangra (1993-99, World Music Network) [A-]
  36. The Rough Guide to Bhangra Dance (1998-2005, World Music Network) [A-]
  37. Run the Road Volume 2 (2006, Vice) [B+]
  38. Julia Sarr/Patrice Larose: Set Luna (2005, Sunnyside/No Format) [B]
  39. Horace Silver: Silver's Serenade (1963, Blue Note) [B]
  40. Jimmy Smith: Softly as a Summer Breeze (1958, Blue Note) [B]
  41. Martin Taylor: The Best of Martin Taylor (1978-2004, The Guitar Label, 2CD) [B]
  42. Whiskey in the Jar: Essential Drinking Songs & Sing Alongs (1962-2003, Legacy, 2CD) [B-]

#31: May 2006

  1. Hallelujah Chicken Run Band: Take One (1974-79, Alula) [A-]
  2. Ham Hocks & Cornbread: The Pounding, Pulsating Roots of Rock 'n' Roll (1945-52, JSP, 4CD) [B+]
  3. George Jones: The Essential George Jones (1954-99, Epic/Legacy, 2CD) [A]
  4. Mott the Hoople: All the Young Dudes (1972, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  5. Roy Orbison: The Essential Roy Orbison (1956-88, Monument/Legacy, 2CD) [B+]
  6. Bebo Valdés: Bebo de Cuba (2002, Calle 54, 2CD) [A-]
  7. Porter Wagoner: Misery Loves Company (1954-69, Masked Weasel) [B+]
  8. Western Swing and Country Jazz: An Expertly Selected Package (1935-40, JSP, 4CD) [B+]

  9. Mario Adnet & Zé Nogueira Present Moacir Santos: Choros & Alegria (2005, Adventure Music) [B+]
  10. Marcos Amorim: Sete Capelas (Seven Chapels) (2005, Adventure Music) [B+]
  11. Antonio Arnedo: Colombia (2000, Adventure Music) [B+]
  12. Weber Iago: Os Filhos do Vento (Children of the World) (2004, Adventure Music) [B-]
  13. Gui Mallon: Live at Montreux (1999, Adventure Music) [B+]
  14. María Márquez: Nature's Princess/Princesa de la Natura (2003, Adventure Music) [B]
  15. Mike Marshall: Mike Marshall & Choro Famoso (2004, Adventure Music) [B+]
  16. Mike Marshall: Brazil Duets (2005, Adventure Music) [B]
  17. Modern Traditions Ensemble: New Old Music (2003, Adventure Music) [B+]
  18. Orquestra Popular de Camara (2004, Adventure Music) [B]
  19. Moacir Santos: Ouro Negro (1965-92, Adventure Music, 2CD) [A-]
  20. Ricardo Silveira/Luiz Avellar: Live: Play the Music of Milton Nascimento (2004, Adventure Music) [B+]
  21. Nicola Stilo/Toninho Horta: Duets (1999, Adventure Music) [B]
  22. Symphonic Jobim (2003, Adventure Music, 2CD) [B-]
  23. Claudia Villela/Kenny Werner: Dreamtales (2004, Adventure Music) [B]

  24. Angá: Echu Mingua (2006, World Circuit/Nonesuch) [B]
  25. Gaby Lita Bembo and Orchestra Stukas du Zaïre: Kita Mata ABC (1974-83, RetroAfric) [A-]
  26. Richard Bona/Lokua Kanza/Gerald Toto: Toto Bona Lokua (Sunnyside) [B]
  27. Charles Brown: Dark Night (Masked Weasel) [B]
  28. Cliff Bruner and His Texas Wanderers (1937-50, Bear Family, 5CD) [B+]
  29. Dr. John: Right Place, Right Time (1989, Hyena) [B]
  30. Does Anybody Know I'm Here? Vietnam Through the Eyes of Black America 1962-1972 (1962-73, Kent) [B+]
  31. The Electric Light Orchestra: No Answer (1970-71, Epic/Legacy) [B-]
  32. The Electric Light Orchestra: ELO II (1972, Epic/Legacy) [B]
  33. Merle Haggard: 40 #1 Hits (1966-96, Capitol, 2CD) [A-]
  34. Ladysmith Black Mambazo: Long Walk to Freedom (2006, Heads Up) [B+]
  35. Souad Massi: Honeysuckle (Mesk Elil) (2005, Wrasse) [B+]
  36. Liza Minnelli: Liza With a "Z" (1972, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  37. Mott the Hoople: Mott (1973, Columbia/Legacy) [A]
  38. Mott the Hoople: The Ballad of Mott: A Retrospective (1972-75, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [A]
  39. Putumayo Presents: Brazilian Lounge (2000-05, Putumayo World Music) [B+]
  40. Putumayo Presents: Turkish Groove (1999-2005, Putumayo World Music) [B+]
  41. Las Rubias del Norte: Panamericana (2006, Barbès) [B+]
  42. The Best of Shel Silverstein: His Words His Songs His Friends (1967-85, Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  43. Nina Simone: Sings the Blues (1966-69, RCA/Legacy) [B]
  44. Nina Simone: Forever Young, Gifted and Black: Songs of Freedom and Spirit (1967-69, RCA/Legacy) [B]
  45. Nina Simone: Silk & Soul (1967-69, RCA/Legacy) [C]
  46. Nina Simone: The Soul of Nina Simone (1963-87, RCA/Legacy) [B+]

#30: April 2006

  1. American Primitive Vol. II: Pre-War Revenants (1897-1939) (Revenant, 2CD) [B+]
  2. Cabruêra: Proibido Cochilar: Sambas for Sleepless Nights (Piranha) [A-]
  3. Eccentric Soul: The Deep City Label (1964-68, Numero Group) [B+]
  4. Herbie Hancock: The Essential Herbie Hancock (1962-98, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [B+]
  5. Billy Joel: My Lives (1965-2003, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD) [B-]
  6. Lio: Les Pop Songs (1980-91, ZE) [B+]
  7. Lio: Les Ballades (1980-96, ZE) [B]
  8. Maximum Joy: Unlimited (1979-83, Crippled Dick Hot Wax) [A-]
  9. A Quiet Revolution: 30 Years of Windham Hill (1980-2005, Windham Hill/Legacy, 4CD) [B-]
  10. Sonny Simmons: The Complete ESP-Disk' Recordings (1966, ESP-Disk, 2CD) [A-]

  11. Albert Ayler Trio: Spiritual Unity (1964, ESP-Disk) [A]
  12. Albert Ayler: Bells/Prophecy (1964-65, ESP-Disk) [A-]
  13. Albert Ayler: Slugs' Saloon (1966, ESP-Disk) [B+]
  14. Marion Brown: Marion Brown (1965, ESP-Disk) [A-]
  15. James Chance & the Contortions: Buy (1979, ZE) [B+]
  16. James White and the Blacks: Off White (1979, ZE) [B+]
  17. James Chance & the Contortions: Paris 1980: Live aux Bains Douches (1980, ZE) [B]
  18. James White's Flaming Demonics (1983, ZE) [B-]
  19. Cristina: Doll in the Box (1980, ZE) [A-]
  20. Cristina: Sleep It Off (1984, ZE) [A-]
  21. Fra Lippo Lippi: Songs (1985-86, Rune Archiv) [B-]
  22. Billy Joel: Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 & 2 (1973-85, Columbia, 2CD) [B+]
  23. Billy Joel: Greatest Hits, Volume III (1986-97, Columbia) [B]
  24. Billy Joel: The Complete Hits Collection: 1973-1997 (Columbia, 4CD) [B]
  25. Hank Jones: The Talented Touch/Porgy and Bess (1958-59, Okra-Tone) [B+]
  26. Madredeus: Faluas Do Tejo (2004, Metro Blue) [B+]
  27. Bob Marley and the Wailers: African Herbsman (1970-72, Silverline/Sanctuary) [A-]
  28. Red Mitchell/George Cables: Live at Port Townsend (1992, Challenge) [B+]
  29. Muslimgauze: Uzbekistani Bizzare and Souk (1995-96, Important) [B+]
  30. Putumayo Kids Presents: Sing Along With Putumayo (1995-2002, Putumayo World Music) [B]
  31. Putumayo Kids Presents: French Playground (1997-2004, Putumayo World Music) [B+]
  32. Putumayo Kids Presents: Reggae Playground (1973-2005, Putumayo World Music) [B+]
  33. Putumayo Kids Presents: One World, One Kid (Putumayo World Music) [B]
  34. Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys: Dominos (2005, Rounder) [B+]
  35. The Rough Guide to Brazilian Hip-Hop (1996-2003, World Music Network) [A-]
  36. The Rough Guide to the Music of the Sahara (1998-2004, World Music Network) [A-]
  37. Pharoah Sanders: Pharoah's First (1964, ESP-Disk) [B+]
  38. Sound of the World (2000-05, Wrasse, 2CD) [B+]
  39. Sun Ra: Heliocentric Worlds: Volumes 1 and 2 (1965, ESP-Disk) [B+]
  40. Sun Ra: Heliocentric Worlds Vol. 3: The Lost Tapes (1965, ESP-Disk) [B]
  41. Sun Ra: Nothing Is . . . (1966, ESP-Disk) [B+]
  42. Tempest: The Double-Cross (2006, Magna Carta) [B+]
  43. Patty Waters: The Complete ESP-Disk' Recordings (1965-66, ESP-Disk) [B]
  44. Don Williams With Pozo Seco: The Little Darlin' Sound of Don Williams (1970, Koch) [D+]

#29: March 2006

  1. Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs and Englishmen (Deluxe Edition) (1970, A&M, 2CD) [A-]
  2. Miles Davis: The Cellar Door Sessions 1970 (1970 [2005], Columbia/Legacy, 6CD) [A-]
  3. Doctors, Professors, Kings and Queens: The Big Ol' Box of New Orleans (1927-2003, Shout! Factory, 4CD) [B+]
  4. Donovan: Try for the Sun: The Journey of Donovan (1964-2004, Epic/Legacy, 3CD) [B]
  5. Tommy Dorsey: The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing: Centennial Collection (1925-56, Bluebird/Legacy, 3CD) [A-]
  6. Bill Evans: The Complete Village Vanguard Recordings (1961, Riverside, 3CD) [A-]
  7. Iggy Pop: A Million in Prizes: The Anthology (1969-2003, Virgin, 2CD) [A]
  8. Progressions: 100 Years of Jazz Guitar (1906-2001, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD) [B+]
  9. Run-D.M.C.: Run-D.M.C. (1983-84, Arista/Legacy) [A]

  10. Luiz Bonfá: Solo in Rio 1959 (Smithsonian/Folkways) [B+]
  11. Ruby Braff: Controlled Nonchallance: At the Regattabar, Volume 2 (1993, Arbors) [B]
  12. Peter Brötzmann/Han Bennink: Schwarzwaldfahrt (1977, Atavistic, 2CD) [B]
  13. James Brown: Gettin' Down to It (1968-69, Verve) [B]
  14. Come Get It: The Very Best of Aaron Carter (2000-03, Jive/Legacy) [B+]
  15. Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash: 16 Biggest Hits (1964-83, Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  16. Do You Love Me Like You Say: The Very Best of Terence Trent D'Arby (1987-95, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  17. Digable Planets: Beyond the Spectrum: The Creamy Spy Chronicles (1993-94, Blue Note) [A-]
  18. Eminem: Curtain Call: The Hits (1999-2005, Aftermath) [A-]
  19. Eminem: Curtain Call: The Hits + Stan's Mixtape (1999-2005, Aftermath) [B+]
  20. Eurythmics: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (1983, RCA/Legacy) [B+]
  21. Eurythmics: Be Yourself Tonight (1985, RCA/Legacy) [B]
  22. Stan Getz: More Getz for Lovers (1952-91, Verve) [B+]
  23. The Guess Who: The Best of the Guess Who (1968-71, RCA/Legacy) [B+]
  24. Daryl Hall & John Oates: Rock 'n' Soul Part 1 (1976-83, RCA/Legacy) [B]
  25. Freddie King: Live at the Electric Ballroom, 1974 (1974, Shout! Factory) [B+]
  26. Living Colour: Everything Is Possible: The Very Best of Living Colour (1988-2003, Epic/Legacy) [B]
  27. The Best of Johnny Maestro (1958-1985) (Shout! Factory) [B-]
  28. Joe McPhee/John Snyder: Pieces of Light (1974, Atavistic) [B+]
  29. Carmen McRae: For Lovers (1955-59, Verve) [B]
  30. Sugar Minott: The Roots Lover (1978-83, Moll-Selekta, 2CD) [B+]
  31. Mixed Media Series: Basquiat Salutes Jazz (1948-74, Prestige) [B+]
  32. Our New Orleans 2005 (2005, Nonesuch) [A-]
  33. Augustus Pablo: King David's Melody (1975-82, Shanachie) [A-]
  34. Baden Powell: Live à Bruxelles (1999, Sunnyside) [B+]
  35. Pérez Prado: The Best of Pérez Prado: The Original Mambo No. 5 (1949-59, RCA/Legacy) [A-]
  36. The Righteous Brothers: Retrospective 1963-1974 (Abkco) [B+]
  37. The Rolling Stones: Rarities 1972-2003 (Hear Music/Virgin) [B]
  38. Run-D.M.C.: King of Rock (1985, Arista/Legacy) [A-]
  39. Run-D.M.C.: Raising Hell (1986, Arista/Legacy) [A-]
  40. Run-D.M.C.: Tougher Than Leather (1988, Arista/Legacy) [B+]
  41. Dieter Scherf Trio: Inside-Outside Reflections (1974, Atavistic) [B+]
  42. The Essential Frank Sinatra With the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra (1940-42, RCA/Legacy, 2CD) [B]
  43. Ralph Sutton and Dick Cary: Rendezvous at Sunnie's 1969 (1969, Arbors) [A-]
  44. Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of "The War of the Worlds" (1976-77, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [B+]
  45. Bill Withers: Just as I Am (1971, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]

#28: February 2006

  1. Harry Belafonte: The Essential Harry Belafonte (1952-77, RCA/Legacy, 2CD) [A-]
  2. Willie Egan: Wow Wow/Rockin' the Blues: The Complete Vita/Mambo Sessions (1955-56, Empire Musicwerks) [A-]
  3. All Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra (1973-2001, Epic/Legacy) [A-]
  4. Go Contrary, Go Sing: Heroes and Zeroes of the North American Underground (1999-2004, Brooklyn Towne) [A-]
  5. Art Pepper: Winter Moon (1980, Galaxy) [A+]
  6. Julian Priester Pepo Mtoto: Love, Love (1974, ECM) [A-]
  7. Louis Prima & Keely Smith: Live From Las Vegas (1958, Capitol) [A-]
  8. Ike Quebec: The Complete Blue Note 45 Sessions (1959-62, Blue Note, 2CD) [A-]
  9. Todd Snider: That Was Me (1994-98, Hip-O) [A-]
  10. Hank Williams: Turn Back the Years: The Essential Hank Williams Collection (1947-52, Mercury/Chronicles, 2CD) [B+]

  11. Regina Belle: Love Songs (1989-95, Columbia/Legacy) [B-]
  12. Miles Davis: Love Songs (1957-64, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  13. John Denver: Love Songs (1969-95, RCA/Legacy) [C-]
  14. Heart: Love Songs (1977-2005, Epic/Legacy) [C+]
  15. Phyllis Hyman: Love Songs (1978-91, Arista/Legacy) [C]
  16. Etta James: Love Songs (1960-2001, RCA/Legacy) [B+]
  17. Dolly Parton: Love Songs (1974-85, RCA/Legacy) [B+]
  18. New York for Lovers (1953-95, Verve) [B]
  19. Paris for Lovers (1950-92, Verve) [B-]

  20. Afro-Celt Sound System: Anatomic (2005, RealWorld) [B+]
  21. The Omer Avital Group: Asking No Permission (1996, Smalls) [B+]
  22. Kenny Barron Trio: The Perfect Set: Live at Bradley's II (1996, Sunnyside) [B+]
  23. Johnny Cash: The Legend of Johnny Cash (1955-2003, Island) [A-]
  24. Bobby Darin: Live From Las Vegas (1963, Capitol) [B]
  25. Dead Can Dance: Momento (1985-96, Rhino) [C-]
  26. Trudy Desmond: A Dream Come True: The Best of Trudy Desmond (1988-98, Just a Memory) [B+]
  27. Kenny Drew: Kenny Drew Trio (1956, Riverside) [B+]
  28. Booker Ervin: Tex Book Tenor (1968, Blue Note) [B+]
  29. Bill Evans Trio: At Shelly's Manne Hole (1963, Riverside) [B+]
  30. Isaac Hayes: Ultimate Isaac Hayes: Can You Dig It? (1968-77, Stax, 2CD) [B]
  31. The Frank Hewitt Quintet: Four Hundred Saturdays (1999, Smalls) [B+]
  32. High Rollers! From Las Vegas (Capitol) [B+]
  33. David Holland/Barre Phillips: Music From Two Basses (1971, ECM) [B+]
  34. Jefferson Starship: Red Octopus (1975, RCA/Legacy) [B]
  35. Paul Kantner/Jefferson Starship: Blows Against the Empire (1970, RCA/Legacy) [C-]
  36. Steve Kuhn: Trance (1974, ECM) [B+]
  37. The Last Poets: When the Revolution Comes (1970-71, Rev-Ola) [B+]
  38. Hank Mobley: Reach Out! (1968, Blue Note) [B]
  39. Wayne Newton: Mr. Las Vegas (1963-67, Capitol) [B+]
  40. Luis Mario Ochoa & Friends: Cimarrón (2005, Cuban Music Productions) [B+]
  41. Les Paul With Mary Ford: The Best of the Capitol Masters: 90th Birthday Edition (1948-57, Capitol) [A-]
  42. Sonny Rollins: The Essential Sonny Rollins: The RCA Years (1962-64, RCA/Legacy, 2CD) [A]
  43. Soweto Gospel Choir: Voices From Heaven (2005, Shanachie) [B]
  44. Soweto Gospel Choir: Blessed (2005, Shanachie) [B+]
  45. Nancy Wilson: Live From Las Vegas (1968, Capitol) [B-]

#27: January 2006

  1. Buck 65: Secret House Against the World (2005, Warner Music Canada) [A-]
  2. FME: Cuts (2004, Okka Disk) [A]
  3. Craig Harris: Souls Within the Veil (2003, Aquastra, 2CD) [A]
  4. The Hold Steady: Separation Sunday (2005, Frenchkiss) [A-]
  5. M.I.A.: Arular (2005, Beggars/XL) [A-]
  6. The Perceptionists: Black Dialogue (2005, Definitive Jux) [A]
  7. Bobby Pinson: Man Like Me (2005, RCA) [A-]
  8. Amy Rigby: Little Fugitive (2005, Signature Sounds) [A]
  9. Sufjan Stevens: Illinois (2005, Asthmatic Kitty) [A-]
  10. Rachid Taha: Tékotoi (1998-2004, Wrasse) [A-]
  11. Kanye West: Late Registration (2005, Roc-A-Fella) [A]

  12. Ahmed Abdullah's Ebonic Tones: Tara's Song (2004, TUM) [A-]
  13. Daby Balde: Introducing Daby Balde (2005, World Music Network) [A-]
  14. Balkan Beat Box (2005, JDub) [A-]
  15. Billy Bang: Vietnam: Reflections (2004, Justin Time) [A-]
  16. Blackalicious: The Craft (2005, Anti-) [A-]
  17. Blueprint: 1988 (2005, Rhymesayers) [A-]
  18. Brakes: Give Blood (2005, Rough Trade) [A-]
  19. Kate Campbell: Blues and Lamentations (2005, Large River Music) [A-]
  20. Hayes Carll: Little Rock (2005, Highway 87) [A-]
  21. Ravi Coltrane: In Flux (2005, Savoy Jazz) [A-]
  22. Ry Cooder: Chávez Ravine (2005, Nonesuch/Perro Verde) [A-]
  23. Danger Doom: The Mouse and the Mask (2005, Epitaph) [A-]
  24. The Deacons: Brooklyn Towne (2004, Made in Brooklyn) [A-]
  25. DJ Spooky vs Dave Lombardo: Drums of Death (2005, Thirsty Ear) [A-]
  26. Missy Elliott: The Cookbook (2005, Goldmind/Atlantic) [A-]
  27. Fannypack: See You Next Tuesday (2005, Tommy Boy) [A-]
  28. Four Tet: Everything Ecstatic (2005, Domino) [A-]
  29. Robbie Fulks: Georgia Hard (2005, Yep Roc) [A-]
  30. Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Come On Back (2005, Rounder) [A-]
  31. The Go-Betweens: Oceans Apart (2005, Yep Roc) [A-]
  32. Gogol Bordello: Gypsy Punks (2005, Side One Dummy) [A-]
  33. Charlie Haden/Liberation Music Orchestra: Not in Our Name (2004, Verve) [A-]
  34. I'm Not a Gun: Our Lives on Wednesdays (2005, City Centre Offices) [A-]
  35. Vijay Iyer: Reimagining (2004, Savoy Jazz) [A-]
  36. Linton Kwesi Johnson: Live in Paris With the Dennis Bovell Dub Band (2003, Wrasse) [A-]
  37. Sheila Jordan + Cameron Brown: Celebration: Live at the Triad (2004, High Note) [A-]
  38. Henry Kaiser & Wadada Leo Smith: Yo Miles! Upriver (2005, Cuneiform, 2CD) A-
  39. Living Things: Black Skies in Broad Daylight (2004, Loog/Dreamworks) [A-]
  40. Madonna: Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005, Warner Bros.) [A-]
  41. M.I.A./Diplo: Piracy Funds Terrorism, Vol. 1 (2004, no label) [A-]
  42. The Mountain Goats: The Sunset Tree (2004, 4AD) [A-]
  43. Maria Muldaur: Sweet Lovin' Ol' Soul (2005, Stony Plain) [A-]
  44. Ted Nash and Odeon: La Espada de la Noche (2005, Palmetto) [A-]
  45. New Order: Waiting for the Sirens' Call (2005, Warner Bros.) [A-]
  46. Pernice Brothers: Discover a Lovelier You (2005, Ashmont) [A-]
  47. Los Pleneros de la 21: Para Todos Ustedes (2005, Smithsonian/Folkways) [A-]
  48. The Ponys: Celebration Castle (2005, In the Red) [A-]
  49. John Prine: Fair & Square (2005, Oh Boy) [A-]
  50. Public Enemy: New Whirl Odor (2005, SlamJamz) [A-]
  51. Marc Ribot: Spiritual Unity (2004, Pi) [A-]
  52. The Rolling Stones: A Bigger Bang (2005, Virgin) [A-]
  53. Roswell Rudd & the Mongolian Buryat Band: Blue Mongol (2005, Sunnyside) [A-]
  54. Randy Sandke and the Inside Out Band: Outside In (2005, Evening Star) [A-]
  55. Wayne Scott: This Weary Way (2005, Full Light) [A-]
  56. Wayne Shorter Quartet: Beyond the Sound Barrier (2002-04, Verve) [A-]
  57. Sirone Bang Ensemble: Configuration (2004, Silkheart) [A-]
  58. Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté: In the Heart of the Moon (2004, Nonesuch) [A-]
  59. James Blood Ulmer: Birthright (2005, Hyena) [A-]
  60. Waco Brothers: Freedom and Weep (2005, Bloodshot) [A-]
  61. Mark Whitecage & the Bi-Coastal Orchestra: BushWacked: A Spoken Opera (2005, Acoustics) [A-]
  62. The White Stripes: Get Behind Me Satan (2005, V2) [A-]
  63. Wide Right: Sleeping on the Couch (2005, Poptop) [A-]
  64. Stevie Wonder: A Time to Love (2005, Motown) [A-]