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Recycled Goods:
Column Index - 2007

#50: December 2007

  1. African Pearls 1: Congo: Rumba on the River (1954-69, Syllart, 2CD) [A]
  2. Albert Ayler: The Hilversum Session (1964, ESP-Disk) [A-]
  3. Patricia Barber: The Premonition Years 1994-2002 (1994-2002, Premonition, 3CD) [B+]
  4. Manu Chao: La Radiolina (2007, Nacional/Because) [A]
  5. Miles Davis: The Complete On the Corner Sessions (1972-75, Columbia/Legacy, 6CD) [A-]
  6. Celine Dion: These Are Special Times (1998, Columbia/CMV/Legacy, CD+DVD) [B+]
  7. Bob Dylan: Dylan (1962-2006, Columbia/Legacy, 3CD) [A-]
  8. The Best of Von Freeman on Premonition (1996-2006, Premonition, 2CD+DVD) [A-]
  9. Jimmy Reed: The Best of the Vee-Jay Years (1953-63, Shout! Factory) [A]

  10. That Devilin' Tune: A Jazz History: Volume 1 (1895-1927, WHRA, 9CD) [A-]
  11. That Devilin' Tune: A Jazz History: Volume 2 (1927-34, WHRA, 9CD) [A-]
  12. That Devilin' Tune: A Jazz History: Volume 3 (1934-45, WHRA, 9CD) [A]
  13. That Devilin' Tune: A Jazz History: Volume 4 (1945-51, WHRA, 9CD) [A-]

  14. Bachata Roja: Acoustic Bachata From the Cabaret Era (1962-90, IASO) [B+]
  15. Count Basie: Basie at Birdland (1961, Roulette Jazz) [A-]
  16. Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album (1968, RPM/Columbia/Legacy) [B-]
  17. Tony Bennett: Sings the Ultimate American Songbook Vol. 1 (1958-97, RPM/Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  18. Jerry Butler: The Best of the Vee-Jay Years (1958-65, Shout! Factory) [A-]
  19. Miles Davis: Evolution of the Groove (1959-72, Columbia/Legacy) [B-]
  20. The Dells: The Best of the Vee-Jay Years (1955-65, Shout! Factory) [B+]
  21. Bob Dylan: Dylan (1963-2006, Columbia/Legacy) [A]
  22. Alèmayèhu Eshèté: Éthiopiques 22: More Vintage! (1972-74, Buda Musique) [B+]
  23. Éthiopiques, Vol. 23: Orchestra Ethiopia (1963-80, Buda Musique) [B+]
  24. Toni Iordache: Sounds From a Bygone Age, Vol. 4 (1964-80, Asphalt Tango) [B+]
  25. Thad Jones: The Magnificent Thad Jones (1956, Blue Note [A-]
  26. The Very Best of Diana Krall (1995-2006, Verve) [B+]
  27. Steve Kuhn/Steve Swallow: Two by Two (1995, Owl/Sunnyside) [B+]
  28. Sinikka Langeland: Starflowers (2006, ECM) [B+]
  29. Bennie Maupin: The Jewel and the Lotus (1974, ECM) [B]
  30. The McKay Brothers: Cold Beer & Hot Tamales (2006, Medina River) [A-]
  31. Lee Morgan: Indeed! (1956, Blue Note) [B+]
  32. Lee Morgan: Volume 2: Sextet (1956, Blue Note) [B+]
  33. Lee Morgan: Volume 3 (1957, Blue Note) [B+]
  34. Lee Morgan: Candy (1957, Blue Note) [A-]
  35. Sunny Murray (1966, ESP-Disk) [B]
  36. The New Percussion Group of Amsterdam: Go Between (1986, Summerfold) [B+]
  37. Dolly Parton: Coat of Many Colors (1969-71, RCA Nashville/Legacy) [A-]
  38. Dolly Parton: My Tennessee Mountain Home (1972, RCA Nashville/Legacy) [A-]
  39. Dolly Parton: Jolene (1973, RCA Nashville/Legacy) [B]
  40. John Phillips: Jack of Diamonds (1970-73, Varèse Sarabande) [B]
  41. Bud Powell: Live at the Blue Note Café, Paris 1961 (1961, ESP-Disk) [B+]
  42. Real Ragtime (1898-1919, Archeophone) [B+]
  43. Dewey Redman: The Struggle Continues (1982, ECM) [B+]
  44. Frank Rosolino/Carl Fontana: Trombone Heaven (1978, Uptown) [B+]
  45. Linda Sharrock/Eric Watson: Listen to the Night (1994, Owl/Sunnyside) [B+]
  46. The Staple Singers: The Best of the Vee-Jay Years (1956-61, Shout! Factory) [B]
  47. True West: Hollywood Holiday Revisited (1983-84, Atavistic) [B+]
  48. Urban Africa Club: Hip Hop Dancehall and Kwaito (Out Here) [A-]
  49. Luther Vandross: Love, Luther (1980-2005, Epic/J Records/Legacy, 4CD) [B]
  50. Stevie Ray Vaughan & Friends: Solos, Sessions & Encores (1978-88, Epic/Legacy) [B]
  51. Baby Face Willette: Face to Face (1961, Blue Note) [B+]
  52. Robin Williamson: The Iron Stone (2005, ECM) [B+]
  53. Zap Mama: Supermoon (2007, Heads Up) [B]

#49: November 2007

  1. Bo Diddley: The Definitive Collection (1955-66, Geffen/Chess) [A]
  2. Ani DiFranco: Canon (1993-2007, Righteous Babe, 2CD) [A-]
  3. The HighTone Anthology: Rockin' From the Roots (1976-2006, Time Life, 2CD) [B+]
  4. Billie Holiday: Lady Day: The Master Takes and Singles (1935-42, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD) [A+]
  5. Howlin' Wolf: The Definitive Collection (1951-64, Geffen/Chess) [A+]
  6. Putumayo Presents: World Hits (1963-89, Putumayo World Music) [B+]
  7. Frank Sinatra: A Voice in Time (1939-52, Columbia/RCA Victor/Legacy, 4CD) [B+]
  8. The Traveling Wilburys (1988-90, Rhino, 2CD) [B+]
  9. Stevie Wonder: Number 1's (1963-2005, Motown) [A]

  10. The War (A Ken Burns Film): The Soundtrack (1938-2005, Legacy) [B]
  11. The War (A Ken Burns Film): Sentimental Journey (1930-45, Legacy) [B+]
  12. The War (A Ken Burns Film): I'm Beginning to See the Light (1937-44, Legacy) [A-]
  13. Songs Without Words: Classical Music From the War (A Ken Burns Film) (1963-2006, Legacy/RCA Red Seal) [B-]
  14. The War (A Ken Burns Film): Deluxe Edition (1930-2006, Legacy, 4CD) [B]
  15. Songs That Got Us Through WWII (1941-45, Rhino) [B+]
  16. Songs That Got Us Through WWII Vol. 2 (1942-45, Rhino) [A-]

  17. J.J. Cale: Rewind: Unreleased Recordings (1973-83, Time Life) [B-]
  18. Johnny Cash: The Great Lost Performance (1990, Mercury/Chronicles) [B+]
  19. Johnny Cash: The Legend of Johnny Cash, Vol. II (1956-2003, Island) [B+]
  20. Catch and Release (Music From the Motion Picture) (1992-2006, Legacy/Sony Music Soundtrax) [B-]
  21. Don Cherry: Live at Cafe Montmartre 1966 (1966, ESP-Disk) [B+]
  22. Bo Diddley: I'm a Man: The Chess Masters, 1955-1958 (1955-58, Hip-O Select, 2CD) [A-]
  23. Bo Diddley: The Chess Box (1955-74, Chess) [A+]
  24. Last of the Jewish Cowboys: The Best of Kinky Friedman (1973-2003, Shout! Factory) [B+]
  25. Garbage: Absolute Garbage (1995-2005, Almo Sounds) [A-]
  26. Garbage: Absolute Garbage (Deluxe Edition) (1995-2005, Almo Sounds, 2CD) [B+]
  27. Girl Talk: Night Ripper (2006, Illegal Art) [A-]
  28. Jimi Hendrix Experience: Live at Monterey (1967, Experience Hendrix/Geffen/UMe) [A-]
  29. Howlin' Wolf: Howlin' Wolf/Moanin' in the Moonlight (1951-61, Chess) [A+]
  30. Howlin' Wolf: The Chess Box (1951-73, Chess, 3CD) [A]
  31. Howlin' Wolf: Ain't Gonna Be Your Dog (1951-69, Chess, 2CD) [A-]
  32. The Isley Brothers: The Definitive Collection (1959-2005, Hip-O) [B]
  33. The Isley Brothers: It's Your Thing: The Story of the Isley Brothers (1959-96, Columbia/Legacy, 3CD) [A-]
  34. Elton John: Rocket Man: Number Ones (1970-94, Mercury) [B-]
  35. Etta Jones/Houston Person: Don't Misunderstand: Live in New York (1980, High Note) [B+]
  36. Habib Koité & Bamada: Baro (2001, Putumayo World Music) [B+]
  37. Habib Koité & Bamada: Afriki (2007, Cumbancha) [B+]
  38. Oliver Mtukudzi: Tsoka Itsimba (2007, Heads Up) [B+]
  39. Puerto Plata: Mujer de Cabaret (2007, IASO) [A-]
  40. Gino Sitson: Bamisphere (2007, 18th & Vine) [B]
  41. Patti Smith: Twelve (2007, Columbia) [B+]
  42. Senti Toy: How Many Stories Do You Read on My Face? (2006, Circular Moves) [B]
  43. Trans Formers: The Movie (20th Anniversary Edition) (1985-86, Volcano/Legacy) [B+]
  44. David S. Ware Quartet: Renunciation (2006, AUM Fidelity) [A-]
  45. Why the Hell Not . . . The Songs of Kinky Friedman (2006, Sustain) [B+]

#48: October 2007

  1. Dennis Brown: The Best of the Joe Gibbs Years (1972-83, Shanachie) [A-]
  2. Tom T. Hall: In Search of a Song & The Rhymer and Other Five and Dimers (1971-73, Hux) [A]
  3. Jewface (1905-22, Reboot Stereophonic) [A-]
  4. Fred Katz: Folk Songs for Far Out Folk (1958, Reboot Stereophonic) [B+]
  5. Love Finds Its Own Way: The Best of Gladys Knight and the Pips (1961-83, Buddah/Legacy) [A-]
  6. Hugh Masekela: Live at the Market Theatre (2006, Times Square/4Q, 2CD) [A-]
  7. The Roots of Chicha: Psychedelic Cumbias From Peru (1968-78, Barbès) [A-]
  8. Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons: The Definitive Pop Collection (1962-78, Rhino, 2CD) [A]

  9. Havana, Cuba, ca. 1957: Rhythms and Songs for the Orishas (1957, Smithsonian Folkways) [B+]
  10. Celia Cruz con la Sonora Matancera: La Guarachera de Cuba (1950-53, Tumbao) [B+]
  11. Julio Cueva y Su Orquesta: La Butuba Cubana (1943-45, Tumbao) [B+]
  12. Julio Cueva y Su Orchesta: Desintegrando (1944-47, Tumbao) [A-]
  13. Sexteto y Septeto Habanero: Las Raíces del Son: Grabaciones Completas 1925-1931 (Tumbao, 4CD) [A-]
  14. Conjunto Kubavana de Alberto Ruiz: Rumba en el Patio (1944-48, Tumbao) [A-]
  15. Machito and His Afro-Cubans: Cubop City (1949-50, Tumbao) [B+]
  16. Conjunto Matamoros With Benny Moré (1945-47, Tumbao) [A-]
  17. Sonora Matancera: Se Formó la Rumbantela (1948, Tumbao) [A-]
  18. Benny Moré With Pérez Prado: Mambos by Benny Moré: El Barbaro del Ritmo (1948-50, Tumbao) [A]
  19. Benny Moré y Su Banda Gigante: El Legendario Ídolo del Pueblo Cubano: Grabaciones Completas 1953-1960 (Tumbao, 4CD) [A-]
  20. Sexteto Nacional: Cubaneo (1927-28, Tumbao) [A-]
  21. Ignacio Piñeiro and His Septeto Nacional (1928-30, Tumbao) [A]
  22. Chano Pozo: El Tambor de Cuba (1939-53, Tumbao, 3CD) [A-]
  23. Pérez Prado and His Orchestra: Kuba-Mambo (1947-49, Tumbao) [A-]
  24. Arsenio Rodriguez y Su Conjunto: Montuneando (1946-50, Tumbao) [A]
  25. Arsenio Rodriguez y Su Conjunto: Dundunbanza (1946-51, Tumbao) [A-]

  26. Kiran Ahluwalia: Wanderlust (2007, Times Square/4Q) [B+]
  27. Boca Do Rio (2007, Vagabundo) [C+]
  28. Hamilton de Holanda: Íntimo (2006, Adventure Music) [B+]
  29. The Fall: It's the New Thing! The Step Forward Years (1978-80, Castle) [B+]
  30. Tom T. Hall: In Search of a Song (1971, Hip-O Select) [A]
  31. The Essential Tom T. Hall: The Story Songs (1968-84, Mercury) [A+]
  32. Chico Hamilton: Three Faces of Chico/Gongs East! (1958-59, Collectables) [B]
  33. Hot Rod (Music From the Motion Picture) (1978-2007, Legacy) [C]
  34. The Inspiring New Sounds of Rio de Janeiro (Verge) [B+]
  35. Alexa Weber Morales: Vagabundeo/Wanderings (2007, Patois) [B]
  36. Shahram Nazeri and Hafez Nazeri: The Passion of Rumi (2007, QuarterTone) [B]
  37. Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen/Ulf Wakenius/Jonas Johansen: The Unforgettable NHØP Trio Live (1999-2005, ACT) [B+]
  38. Susan Pereira and Sabor Brasil: Tudo Azul (2006, Riony) [B+]
  39. Joe Satriani: Surfing With the Alien (1986, Epic/Legacy) [B+]
  40. Joe Satriani: Surfing With the Alien (Legacy Edition) (1986, Epic/Legacy) [B-]
  41. Secret Oyster (1973, The Laser's Edge) [B+]
  42. Secret Oyster: Straight to the Krankenhaus (1976, The Laser's Edge) [B]
  43. 17 Hippies: Heimlich (2007, Hipster) [B+]
  44. Ricardo Silveira: Outro Rio (Another River) (2005-06, Adventure Music) [B+]

#47: September 2007

  1. John Coltrane: Fearless Leader (1957-58, Prestige, 6CD) [A-]
  2. Andrew Hill: Change (1966, Blue Note) [A-]
  3. Ricky Jay Plays Poker (1914-2001, Octone/Legacy) [B+]
  4. Steve Lacy Quintet: Esteem (1975, Atavistic) [A-]
  5. Steve Lacy-Roswell Rudd Quartet: Early and Late (1962-2002, Cuneiform, 2CD) [A-]
  6. The Essential John McLaughlin (1963-2006, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [A-]
  7. Charles Mingus Sextet With Eric Dolphy: Cornell 1964 (1964, Blue Note, 2CD) [B+]
  8. Maria Muldaur: Naughty Bawdy & Blue (2007, Stony Plain) [B+]
  9. Roswell Rudd/Yomo Toro: El Espíritu Jíbaro (2002-06, Sunnyside) [B+]
  10. Sly & the Family Stone: Greatest Hits (1967-69, Epic/Legacy) [A+]

  11. The Best of Air Supply: Ones That You Love (1976-86, Arista/Legacy) [C-]
  12. Andy and the Bey Sisters: 'Round Midnight (1965, Prestige) [B]
  13. John Coltrane: Stardust (1958, Prestige) [B+]
  14. Introducing Kenny Cox and the Contemporary Jazz Quintet (1968-69, Blue Note) [B+]
  15. Steamin' With the Miles Davis Quintet (1956, Prestige) [A-]
  16. Art Farmer: Farmer's Market (1956, Prestige) [B]
  17. Frank Foster: Manhattan Fever (1968-69, Blue Note) [A-]
  18. Red Garland: Soul Junction (1957, Prestige) [B+]
  19. Dobet Gnahoré: Na Afriki (Cumbancha) [B]
  20. Alan Jackson: 16 Biggest Hits (1989-2002, Arista Nashville/Legacy) [A-]
  21. Alan Jackson: The Greatest Hits Collection (1989-95, Arista) [A-]
  22. Joseph Jarman: As If It Were the Seasons (1968, Delmark) [B+]
  23. John McLaughlin/Jaco Pastorius/Tony Williams: Trio of Doom (1979, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  24. John McLaughlin: This Is Jazz 17 (1971-82, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  25. Steve Miller/Lol Coxhill: The Story So Far . . . Oh Really? (1971-74, Cuneiform, 2CD) [B+]
  26. Charles Mingus: In Paris: The Complete America Session (1970, Sunnyside, 2CD) [B+]
  27. The Essential Jaco Pastorius (1975-81, Epic/Legacy) [B-]
  28. Prefab Sprout: Steve McQueen (Legacy Edition) (1985-2006, Legacy, 2CD) [B]
  29. Putumayo Presents: Americana (2000-05, Putumayo World Music) [B]
  30. Putumayo Presents: Israel (1982-2006, Putumayo World Music) [B]
  31. Putumayo Presents: Latin Jazz (1973-2006, Putumayo World Music) [B+]
  32. Putumayo Presents: Puerto Rico (1959-99, Putumayo World Music) [A-]
  33. Putumayo World Party (1975-2007, Putumayo World Music) [B]
  34. Quadro Nuevo: Tango Bitter Sweet (2006, Justin Time) [B+]
  35. The Rough Guide to Americana (1984-2001, World Music Network) [B-]
  36. The Rough Guide to Arabesque (1993-2002, World Music Network) [B]
  37. The Rough Guide to the Music of Japan (1991-98, World Music Network [B+]
  38. Jimmy Smith: Straight Life (1961, Blue Note) [B+]
  39. Sones de México Ensemble: Esta Tierra Es Tuya (Sones de México) [B+]
  40. A Proper Introduction to Maxine Sullivan: Moments Like This (1937-47, Proper) [B+]
  41. Billy Taylor & Gerry Mulligan: Live at MCG (1993, MCG Jazz) [B+]
  42. Ticklah: Ticklah vs. Axelrod (2007, Easy Star) [B+]
  43. Stanley Turrentine: A Bluish Bag (1967, Blue Note) [B+]
  44. Muddy Waters/Johnny Winter/James Cotton: Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down (1977, Epic/Legacy) [B+]

#46: August 2007

  1. King Sunny Ade: Gems From the Classic Years (1967-1974) (Shanachie) [A-]
  2. Culture: Two Sevens Clash (The 30th Anniversary Edition) (1977, Shanachie) [A+]
  3. Dirty Dancing (Legacy Edition) (1956-87, RCA/Legacy, CD+DVD) [B]
  4. John Lee Hooker: Hooker (1949-98, Shout! Factory, 4CD) [A]
  5. Charles Lloyd: Of Course, Of Course (1964-65, Mosaic) [A-]
  6. Art Pepper: Unreleased Art, Vol. 1: The Complete Abashiri Concert (1981, Widow's Taste, 2CD) [A-]
  7. Art Pepper: Unreleased Art, Vol. 2: The Last Concert (1982, Widow's Taste) [A-]
  8. Oscar Peterson and Friends: JATP Lausanne 1953 (1953, TCB) [B+]
  9. The Wild Magnolias/They Call Us Wild (1974-75, Sunnyside, 2CD) [A-]
  10. World Circuit Presents . . . (1950s-2005, World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2CD) [B+]

  11. Golden Afrique Vol. 1 (1971-83, Network, 2CD) [A]
  12. Golden Afrique Vol. 2 (1956-82, Network, 2CD) [A]
  13. Golden Afrique Vol. 3 (1939-88, Network, 2CD) [A-]

  14. King Sunny Ade: The Best of the Classic Years (1967-74, Shanachie) [A+]
  15. Muiza Adnet: Sings Moacir Santos (2006, Adventure Music) [B]
  16. Anjani: Blue Alert (2006, Columbia) [B+]
  17. Pablo Aslan: Avantango (2003, Zoho) [B+]
  18. Pablo Aslan: Buenos Aires Tango Standards (2006, Zoho) [A-]
  19. Balkan Beat Box: Nu-Med (2007, JDub) [A-]
  20. Anthony Braxton/Joe Fonda: Duets 1995 (1995, Clean Feed) [B+]
  21. Marc Broussard: S.O.S.: Save Our Soul (2007, Vanguard) [B]
  22. New Wonderland: The Best of Jeri Brown (1991-2006, Justin Time) [B]
  23. Bruford: Rock Goes to College (1979, Winterfold) [B]
  24. Jeff Buckley: So Real: Songs From Jeff Buckley (1993-97, Columbia/Legacy) [B-]
  25. Jeff Buckley: Grace (Legacy Edition) (1994, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD+DVD) [C+]
  26. The Clash: The Singles (1977-85, Epic/Legacy) [A-]
  27. Jose Conde y Ola Fresca: (R)evolucion (2006, Mr. Bongo) [B+]
  28. Contemporary America: Another Center (2007, Adventure Music) [B+]
  29. Light My Fire: The Very Best of José Feliciano (1967-74, RCA/Legacy) [C+]
  30. The Essential Maynard Ferguson (1954-96, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [B-]
  31. Absolutely the Best of John Fred and His Playboy Band (1964-69, Fuel 2000) [B+]
  32. The Free Zen Society (2003, Thirsty Ear) [B]
  33. The Essential Benny Goodman (1934-46, Columbia/Bluebird/Legacy, 2CD) [A-]
  34. Erol Josué: Régléman (2007, MI5) [B]
  35. Barb Jungr: Bare Again (1999, ZC) [B]
  36. Frank London's A Night in the Old Marketplace (2006, Soundbrush) [B]
  37. Erin McKeown: Sing You Sinners (2006, Nettwerk) [B+]
  38. Buddy & Julie Miller: Love Snuck Up (1995-2002, Hightone) [B+]
  39. Duke Robillard's World Full of Blues (2006-07, Stony Plain, 2CD) [B+]
  40. Just Like a Woman: Nina Simone Sings Classic Songs of the '60s (1967-78, RCA/Legacy) [B]
  41. Socalled: Ghettoblaster (2005, JDub) [A-]
  42. Somi: Red Soil in My Eyes (2005-06, World Village) [B-]
  43. The Spiritualaires of Hurtsboro, Alabama: Singing Songs of Praise (2004-05, CaseQuarter) [B+]
  44. Suphala: Blueprint (2007, Suphala) [B]

#45: July 2007

  1. Bud Freeman: Chicago/Austin High School Jazz in Hi-Fi (1957, Mosaic) [A-]
  2. Jimmy Heath: Really Big! (Keepnews Collection) (1960, Riverside) [A-]
  3. Andrew Hill: Compulsion (1965, Blue Note) [A-]
  4. Vusi Mahlasela: Guiding Star (2007, ATO) [B+]
  5. Charles Mingus: Tijuana Moods (1957, RCA Victor/Legacy) [A]
  6. Thelonious Monk Trio (1952-54, Prestige) [A]
  7. William Parker/Hamid Drake: First Communion + Piercing the Veil [A-]
  8. Pink Martini: Hey Eugene! (2005-06, Heinz) [A-]
  9. Roots of Rumba Rock: Congo Classics 1953-1955 (Crammed Discs, 2CD) [A-]
  10. Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (1944-2002, Epic/Legacy) [B+]

  11. Azam Ali: Elysium for the Brave (2006, Six Degrees) [B]
  12. Chet Baker: Chet (Keepnews Collection) (1958-59, Riverside) [B+]
  13. Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers: Caravan (1962, Riverside) [B]
  14. Blue Oyster Cult: Spectres (1977, Columbia/Legacy) [B-]
  15. Blue Oyster Cult: Some Enchanted Evening (Legacy Edition) (1978, Columbia/Legacy, CD+DVD) [B]
  16. Donald Byrd: The Cat Walk (1961, Blue Note) [B]
  17. Havana Carbo: Through a Window . . . Like a Dream (2006, MODL Music) [B+]
  18. Johnny Cash: Ultimate Gospel (1957-81, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  19. Tadd Dameron/John Coltrane: Mating Call (1956, Prestige) [B+]
  20. Electric Light Orchestra: Out of the Blue (1977, Epic/Legacy) [B+]
  21. Booker Ervin: The Freedom Book (1963, Prestige) [A-]
  22. Bill Evans: Everybody Digs Bill Evans (1958, Riverside) [B+]
  23. Fanfare Ciocarlia: Queens and Kings (2007, Asphalt Tango) [A-]
  24. From Bakabush: The First Ten Years of Stonetree (1995-2005, Stonetree) [A-]
  25. Dexter Gordon: Clubhouse (1965, Blue Note) [B+]
  26. Roy Haynes/Phineas Newborn/Paul Chambers: We Three (1958, Prestige/New Jazz) [B+]
  27. Thad Jones: Detroit-New York Junction (1956, Blue Note) [B+]
  28. Roland Kirk/Jack McDuff: Kirk's Work (1961, Prestige) [B+]
  29. Martirio & Chano Domínguez: Acoplados (2004, Sunnyside) [B]
  30. Martirio: Primavera en Nueva York (2006, Calle 54) [B+]
  31. Jackie McLean: Old and New Gospel (1967, Blue Note) [A-]
  32. Charles Mingus: Tijuana Moods (First Edition) (1957, Bluebird, 2CD) [A-]
  33. The Monty Python Matching Tie and Handkerchief (1973, Arista/Legacy) [B]
  34. Month Python and the Holy Grail (Executive Version) (1975, Arista/Legacy) [B]
  35. Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album (1980, Arista/Legacy) [B]
  36. Monty Python Sings (1970-83, Virgin) [B+]
  37. Red Nichols & Miff Mole (1925-27, Retrieval) [A-]
  38. Panama! Latin, Calypso and Funk on the Isthmus 1965-75 (Soundway) [B+]
  39. William Parker/Hamid Drake: Summer Snow (2005, AUM Fidelity) [B+]
  40. Pharoah's Daughter: Haran (2007, Oy! Hoo) [B+]
  41. The Essential Ray Price (1950-80, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [B+]
  42. The Essential Ray Price 1951-62 (1951-62, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  43. Flora Purim: Butterfly Dreams (Keepnews Collection) (1973, Milestone) [B]
  44. The Remains (1965-66, Epic/Legacy) [B+]
  45. Nino Rota: Fellini & Rota (1952-2003, CAM Jazz) [B+]
  46. Art Taylor: A.T.'s Delight (1960, Blue Note) [B+]

#44: June 2007

  1. James Brown: The Singles, Volume Two: 1960-1963 (1958-63, Hip-O Select, 2CD) [A-]
  2. Leonard Cohen: Songs of Leonard Cohen (1967, Columbia/Legacy) [A]
  3. Funkadelic: By Way of the Drum (1989, Hip-O Select) [B+]
  4. John Lee Hooker: The Best of Friends (1987-98, Shout! Factory) [A-]
  5. Jefferson Airplane: Sweeping Up the Spotlight: Live at the Fillmore East 1969 (RCA/Legacy) [B+]
  6. Chris Knight: The Trailer Tapes (1996, Drifter's Church) [A-]
  7. Nils Petter Molvaer: ER (2005, Thirsty Ear) [A]
  8. Oojami: Boom Shinga Ling (CIA) [B+]
  9. Zoot Sims: Zoot Suite (1973, High Note) [B+]

  10. Sly & the Family Stone: A Whole New Thing (1967, Epic/Legacy) [C+]
  11. Sly & the Family Stone: Dance to the Music (1968, Epic/Legacy) [B]
  12. Sly & the Family Stone: Life (1968, Epic/Legacy) [B+]
  13. Sly & the Family Stone: Stand! (1969, Epic/Legacy) [A]
  14. Sly & the Family Stone: There's a Riot Goin' On (1971, Epic/Legacy) [A]
  15. Sly & the Family Stone: Fresh (1973, Epic/Legacy) [A-]
  16. Sly & the Family Stone: Small Talk (1974, Epic/Legacy) [B-]
  17. Sly & the Family Stone: The Collection (1967-74, Epic/Legacy, 7CD) [B]

  18. Antonio Adolfo/Carol Saboya: Ao Vivo/Live (2005, Points South) [B+]
  19. Mary J Blige: Reflections (A Retrospective) (1992-2006, Geffen) [B+]
  20. Colin Blunstone: One Year (1971, Water) [B-]
  21. Toni Braxton: The Essential Toni Braxton (1992-2006, LaFace/Legacy, 2CD) [B]
  22. Jaki Byard: Sunshine of My Soul (1978, High Note) [B+]
  23. Celebrate! Songs of Praise (1994-2006, Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  24. Celebrate! Songs of Worship (1994-2006, Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  25. Leonard Cohen: Songs From a Room (1968-69, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  26. Leonard Cohen: Songs of Love and Hate (1970, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  27. Graham Collier: Hoarded Dreams (1983, Cuneiform) [B+]
  28. Desert Roses Vol. IV (2002-06, CIA) [B]
  29. Ibrahim Ferrer: Mi Sueño (1998-2005, World Circuit/Nonesuch) [B+]
  30. Frank Foster: Well Water (1977, Piadrum) [B]
  31. Eve Graham: The Mountains Welcome Me Home (Scotdisc) [B-]
  32. Hag: The Best of Merle Haggard (1966-2005, Capitol) [A]
  33. John Lee Hooker: Boom Boom (1992, Shout! Factory) [B+]
  34. John Lee Hooker: Chill Out (1995, Shout! Factory) [B]
  35. Hugh Hopper: Hopper Tunity Box (1976, Cuneiform) [B+]
  36. Niño Josele: Paz (2006, Calle 54) [B+]
  37. Moby Grape: Listen My Friends! The Best of Moby Grape (1967-69, Columbia/Legacy) [B+]
  38. Nils Petter Molvaer: Live: Streamer (2002, Thirsty Ear) [A-]
  39. Andy Palacio & the Garifuna Collective: Wátina (2007, Cumbancha) [B+]
  40. Putumayo Presents: Women of the World Acoustic (1994-2006, Putumayo World Music) [B-]
  41. Secret Oyster: Sea Son (1974, The Laser's Edge) [B+]
  42. Slavic Soul Party!: Technochek Collision (2007, Barbès) [A-]
  43. Turbo Tabla: The Belly and the Beat (2006, CIA) [B]

#43: May 2007

  1. Anne Briggs: The Time Has Come (1971, Water) [A]
  2. Karen Dalton: In My Own Time (1971, Light in the Attic) [B+]
  3. The Microscopic Septet: Seven Men in Neckties: History of the Micros Volume One (1982-90, Cuneiform, 2CD) [B+]
  4. The Microscopic Septet: Surrealistic Swing: History of the Micros Volume Two (1981-90, Cuneiform, 2CD) [B+]
  5. Papa Noel: Café Noir (2007, Tumi) [A-]
  6. Todd Snider: Peace, Love and Anarchy (Rarities, B-Sides and Demos, Vol. 1) (2000-04, Oh Boy) [A-]
  7. Peter Stampfel: Antonia's 11 (1975-2006, Blue Navigator) [B+]
  8. Tinariwen: Aman Iman: Water Is Life (2006, World Village) [A-]
  9. Frank Wright: Unity (1974, ESP-Disk) [A-]

  10. Mario Adnet: Jobim Jazz (2006, Adventure Music) [B+]
  11. Nacho Arimany World-Flamenco Septet: Silence-Light (2006, Fresh Sound World Jazz) [B+]
  12. Nanny Assis: Double Rainbow (2006, Blue Toucan) [B]
  13. Omer Avital Group: Room to Grow (1997, Smalls) [B+]
  14. Ray Charles/The Count Basie Orchestra: Ray Sings, Basie Swings (2006, Concord/Hear Music) [B+]
  15. Billy Cobham's Glassmenagerie: Stratus (1981, Inak) [B]
  16. DJ Quik: Born and Raised in Compton: The Greatest Hits (Arista/Profile/Legacy) [B]
  17. Edition Pierre Verger: Africa: From Dakar to Johannesburg (Playa Sound) [B]
  18. Edition Pierre Verger: Japan: From Kyoto to Tokyo (Playa Sound) [B]
  19. The Essential Gloria Estefan (1984-2003, Epic/Legacy) [B]
  20. Explorations: Classic Picante Regrooved, Vol. 1 (2006, Concord Picante) [B+]
  21. Funky Organ: B3 Jazz Grooves (1997-2006, High Note) [B]
  22. Bebel Gilberto: Momento (2007, Nonesuch) [B+]
  23. Gipsy Kings: Pasajero (2007, Nonesuch) [B+]
  24. Good God! A Gospel Funk Hymnal (1968-81, The Numero Group) [B+]
  25. Juliette Greco: Le Temps D'Une Chanson (2006, Sunnyside) [B]
  26. Matthew Herbert: Score (1997-2006, !K7) [B]
  27. Best of Chris Isaak (1998-2006, Wicked Game/Reprise) [B-]
  28. Jazz After Midnight (1998-2006, High Note) [B-]
  29. KCP 5: Many Ways (2005, Challenge) [B+]
  30. Ben Bowen King: Sidewalk Saints: Roots Gospel Guitar (2007, Talking Taco Music) [B+]
  31. Sofia Koutsovitis: Ojalá (2005, CD Baby) [B+]
  32. Lura: M'Bem di Fora (2006, Times Square) [B+]
  33. Mariza: Concerto em Lisboa (2006, Times Square) [B]
  34. Tim McGraw: Greatest Hits Vol. 2 (1994-2006, Curb) [C+]
  35. Life of the Infamous: The Best of Mobb Deep (1993-2004, Loud/Legacy) [B]
  36. New Ghost: Live Upstairs at Nick's (1998, ESP-Disk) [B+]
  37. Lee Scratch Perry: Panic in Babylon (2004, Narnack) [A-]
  38. The Very Best of Peter Paul and Mary (1962-2003, Warner Brothers/Rhino) [C+]
  39. Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, and Milt Jackson: What's Up? The Very Tall Band (1998, Telarc) [B+]
  40. Michel Petrucciani: So What: Best Of (1994-99, Dreyfus) [A-]
  41. John Pisano's Guitar Night (1997-2006, Mel Bay) [B+]
  42. Juan Carlos Quintero: Las Cumbias . . . Las Guitarras (1997-2006, Inner Knot) [B+]
  43. The Essential Charlie Rich (1959-91, Epic/Legacy, 2CD) [A-]
  44. The Rough Guide to Merengue & Bachata (1994-2001, World Music Network) [A-]
  45. The Rough Guide to Merengue (1992-2005, World Music Network) [A-]
  46. Henri Salvador: Révérance (2007, Circular Moves) [A-]
  47. Yma Sumac: Recital (1961, ESP-Disk) [B-]
  48. Tammen Harth Rosen Dahlgren: Expedition (2001, ESP-Disk) [B+]

#42: April 2007

  1. Tony Bennett: Duets: An American Classic (2006, RPM/Columbia) [B]
  2. The Essential Michael Bolton (1987-99, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [B-]
  3. Peter Brötzmann Group: Alarm (1981, Atavistic) [B+]
  4. Dave Brubeck: For All Time (1959-65, Columbia/Legacy, 5CD) [A-]
  5. Buddy Holly: The Definitive Collection (1956-58, Geffen/Chronicles) [A]
  6. Luna: Best of Luna (1992-2004, Elektra/Rhino) [A]
  7. Ike Quebec: It Might as Well Be Spring (1961, Blue Note) [A-]
  8. Tropicália (1968-73, Soul Jazz) [A-]
  9. UB40: Who You Fighting For? (2005, Rhino) [B+]

  10. British Invasion: Gold (1961-67, Hip-O, 2CD) [B+]
  11. The Gap Band: Gold (1979-92, Hip-O/Mercury, 2CD) [B+]
  12. Smokey Robinson & the Miracles: Gold (1959-2005, Motown/Chronicles, 2CD) [B+]
  13. Frankie Ruiz: Gold (1990-98, Hip-O, 2CD) [B+]
  14. '70s Soul: Gold (1970-79, Hip-O, 2CD) [A-]
  15. Conway Twitty: Gold (1958-91, MCA Nashville, 2CD) [A-]

  16. Marvin Gaye: Gold (1962-82, Motown, 2CD) [A]
  17. Buddy Holly: Gold (1954-59, Geffen, 2CD) [A]
  18. Motown Classics: Gold (1960-72, Motown, 2CD) [A+]
  19. Hank Williams: Gold (1947-52, Mercury, 2CD) [A+]

  20. Charly Antolini: Knock Out 2000 (1999, Inak) [B+]
  21. Bole 2 Harlem: Volume 1 (2006, Sounds of the Mushroom) [B+]
  22. Peter Brötzmann/Albert Mangelsdorff/Günter Sommer: Pica Pica (1982, Atavistic) [B+]
  23. Lattimore Brown: Little Box of Tricks (AIM) [B+]
  24. Ornette Coleman: To Whom Who Keeps a Record (1959-60, Water) [A-]
  25. Corbett Vs. Dempsey: Eye & Ear (1943-2004, Atavistic) [B]
  26. Kenny Dorham: Trompeta Toccata (1964, Blue Note) [B+]
  27. Christoph Gallio/Urs Voerkel/Peter K Frey: Tiegel (1981, Atavistic) [B+]
  28. Cee-Lo Green: Closet Freak: The Best of Cee-Lo Green the Soul Machine (1995-2004, Arista/Legacy) [B+]
  29. Bobby Hutcherson: Happenings (1966, Blue Note) [A-]
  30. Journey: Captured (1981, Columbia/Legacy) [D+]
  31. Journey: Frontiers (1983, Columbia/Legacy) [C+]
  32. Journey: Raised on Radio (1986, Columbia/Legacy) [D]
  33. Journey: Trial by Fire (1996, Columbia/Legacy) [D+]
  34. Kayhan Kalhor/Erdal Erzincan: The Wind (2004, ECM) [B+]
  35. Matisyahu: Youth (2006, JDub/Epic) [B]
  36. Jay McShann: Hootie Blues (2006, Stony Plain) [B+]
  37. Lee Morgan: The Cooker (1957, Blue Note) [B+]
  38. Steve Perry: Street Talk (1984, Columbia/Legacy) [D]
  39. Steve Perry: For the Love of Strange Medicine (1994, Columbia/Legacy) [C-]
  40. Steve Perry: Greatest Hits (1977-98, Columbia/Legacy) [D+]
  41. John Phillips (John the Wolfking of L.A.) (1969, Varèse Sarabande) [B+]
  42. Bobby Powell: Louisiana Soul (1979, AIM) [B]
  43. Putumayo Presents: A New Groove (2003-06, Putumayo Grooves) [B+]
  44. Putumayo Presents: Radio Latino (2001-06, Putumayo World Music) [B]
  45. Don't You Know Who I Think I Was? The Best of the Replacements (1981-2006, Sire/Reprise/Rhino) [B+]
  46. Revenge of Blind Joe Death: The John Fahey Tribute Album (2006, Takoma) [B+]
  47. Boz Scaggs: Hits! (1972-85, Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  48. Moody Scott: Bustin' Out of the Ghetto (1968, AIM) [B+]
  49. Vieux Farka Toure (2006, World Village) [B+]
  50. Conway Twitty: 25 Number Ones (1958-86, MCA Nashville) [A-]

#41: March 2007

  1. James Brown: In the Jungle Groove (1969-72, Polydor) [A+]
  2. Buck 65: Weirdo Magnet (1988-96, Warner Music Canada) [A-]
  3. Finger Poppin' and Stompin' Feet (1960-62, Capitol) [A]
  4. The Funky 16 Corners (1969-74, Stones Throw) [A-]
  5. The Guitar and Gun: Highlife Music From Ghana (1981-84, Stern's/Earthworks) [A]
  6. Niney and Friends: Blood and Fire (1971-72, Trojan) [A]
  7. The Perfect Beats: New York Electro Hip-Hop + Underground Dance Classics 1980-1985, Volume 4 (1971-90, Timber) [A]
  8. Amy Rigby: 18 Again: An Anthology (1996-2000, Koch) [A]
  9. The Vandermark 5: Free Jazz Classics Vols. 1 & 2 (2000-01, Atavistic, 2CD) [A-]
  10. When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 6: Poor Man's Heaven (1928-40, Bluebird) [A]
  11. X-Ray Spex: The Anthology (1977-78, Sanctuary/Castle, 2CD) [A]

  12. Mahmoud Ahmed: Éthiopiques, Vol. 19: Alèmyé (1974, Buda Musique) [A-]
  13. Gato Barbieri: Bolivia / Under Fire (1971-73, Bluebird) [A-]
  14. Gaby Lita Bembo and Orchestre Stukas du Zaïre: Kita Mata ABC (1974-83, RetroAfric) [A-]
  15. Tina Brooks: True Blue (1960, Blue Note) [A-]
  16. Cabaret Voltaire: The Original Sound of Sheffield '83/'87: The Best of the Virgin/EMI Years (1983-87, Superfecta) [A]
  17. Don Cherry: Where Is Brooklyn? (1966, Blue Note) [A-]
  18. Cristina: Doll in the Box (1980, ZE) [A-]
  19. The Swinging Side of Bobby Darin (1962-65, Capitol Jazz) [A-]
  20. Miles Davis: A Tribute to Jack Johnson (1970, Columbia/Legacy) [A+]
  21. Duke Ellington: Ellington Uptown (1947-52, Columbia/Legacy) [A]
  22. John Fahey and His Orchestra: After the Ball (1973, Collectors' Choice) [A]
  23. Irving Fields Trio: Bagels and Bongos (1959, Reboot Stereophonic) [A-]
  24. Flatt & Scruggs: Foggy Mountain Jamboree (1951-57, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  25. Jan Garbarek: Rarum II: Selected Recordings (1974-95, ECM, 2CD) [A-]
  26. Night in Tunisia: The Very Best of Dizzy Gillespie (1946-49, Bluebird/Legacy) [A]
  27. The Essential Merle Haggard: The Epic Years (1981-87, Epic/Legacy) [A-]
  28. Frank Hewitt: Fresh From the Cooler (1996, Smalls) [A-]
  29. Andrew Hill: Pax (1965, Blue Note) [A-]
  30. John Lee Hooker: Blues Kingpins (1948-55, Virgin/The Right Stuff) [A-]
  31. Sheila Jordan + Cameron Brown: Celebration: Live at the Triad (2004, High Note) [A-]
  32. Freddie McGregor: Bobby Bobylon (1980, Heartbeat) [A-]
  33. Thelonious Monk: The Very Best (1947-52, Blue Note) [A]
  34. Buck Owens: 21 #1 Hits: The Ultimate Collection (1963-88, Rhino) [A-]
  35. Augustus Pablo: Rockers Meets King Tubbys in a Fire House (1980, Shanachie) [A]
  36. Les Paul With Mary Ford: The Best of the Capitol Masters: 90th Birthday Edition (1948-57, Capitol) [A-]
  37. The Best of Pérez Prado: The Original Mambo No. 5 (1949-59, RCA/Legacy) [A-]
  38. The Amazing Bud Powell: The Scene Changes (1958, Blue Note) [A-]
  39. Rockpile: Seconds of Pleasure (1980, Columbia/Legacy) [A-]
  40. The Rough Guide to Boogaloo (1964-74, World Music Network) [A-]
  41. Run-DMC: Greatest Hits (1983-93, Arista/BMG Heritage) [A]
  42. Sir Douglas Quintet: Live From Austin TX (1981, New West) [A-]
  43. Stomp and Swerve: American Music Gets Hot (1897-1925, Archeophone) [A-]
  44. Ernest Tubb: The Definitive Collection (1941-66, MCA Nashville/Chronicles) [A]
  45. Per Henrik Wallin/Johnny Dyani/Erik Dahlbäck: Burning in Stockholm (1981, Atavistic) [A-]
  46. Genius: The Best of Warren Zevon (1976-2002, Elektra/Rhino) [A]

#40: February 2007

  1. Africa Remix: Ah Freak Iya (1998-2004, Milan) [A-]
  2. Stella Chiweshe: Double Check (1987-2005, Piranha, 2CD) [B+]
  3. Earth, Wind & Fire: Beautiful Ballads (1973-79, Columbia/Legacy) [B]
  4. Bill Evans: Riverside Profiles (1958-63, Riverside) [A]
  5. Mighty Sparrow: First Flight (1957-59, Smithsonian Folkways) [A-]
  6. Thirsty Ear Blue Series Sampler (2002-06, Thirsty Ear) [B+]
  7. The Tommy Boy Story Vol. 1: Tommy Boy Twelve-Inch: It's Workin! (1981-93, Rhino, 2CD) [B+]
  8. Ali Farka Toure: Savane (2006, World Circuit/Nonesuch) [B+]
  9. The U.S. Vs. John Lennon (Music From the Motion Picture) (1969-80, Capitol) [A]
  10. The Vandermark 5: Free Jazz Classics Vols. 3 & 4 (2003-04, Atavistic, 2CD) [A]

  11. Cannonball Adderley: Riverside Profiles (1958-62, Riverside) [B+]
  12. Mario Adnet: From the Heart (2006, Adventure Music) [B+]
  13. The Essential Alice in Chains (1990-99, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD) [C+]
  14. Bill Anderson: The Definitive Collection (1960-78, MCA Nashville/Chronicles) [B]
  15. Chet Baker: Riverside Profiles (1958-59, Riverside) [A-]
  16. The Beatles: Love (1963-70, Capitol) [B+]
  17. Jeff Beck: Truth (1968, Epic/Legacy) [B]
  18. Jeff Beck: Beck-Ola (1969, Epic/Legacy) [C+]
  19. Eric Burdon: Wild & Wicked (1976-82, AIM) [C+]
  20. Hamilton de Holanda Quintet: Brasilianos (2006, Adventure Music) [B+]
  21. Electric Light Orchestra: On the Third Day (1973, Epic/Legacy) [B]
  22. Electric Light Orchestra: Face the Music (1975, Epic/Legacy) [B-]
  23. Electric Light Orchestra: A New World Record (1976, Epic/Legacy) [B+]
  24. Free Range Rat: Nut Club (1999, Clean Feed) [B+]
  25. Grant Green: Live at Club Mozambique (1972, Blue Note) [B+]
  26. Johnny Griffin: The Congregation (1957, Blue Note) [A-]
  27. Freddie Hubbard: Here to Stay (1962, Blue Note) [B+]
  28. Julio Iglesias: 1100 Bel Air Place (1984, Columbia/Legacy) [B-]
  29. Julio Iglesias: Tango (1996, Columbia/Legacy) [C+]
  30. The Isley Brothers: Beautiful Ballads, Volume Two (1972-85, Epic/Legacy) [B+]
  31. Maria Kalaniemi: Bellow Poetry (2006, Alula) [B]
  32. Gladys Knight & the Pips: Beautiful Ballads (1971-83, Buddha/RCA/Legacy) [B]
  33. David Krakauer & Socalled With Klezmer Madness: Bubbemeises: Lies My Gramma Told Me (2006, Label Bleu) [B+]
  34. Patti Labelle: Beautiful Ballads (1978-86, Epic/Legacy) [C+]
  35. Ismaël Lo: Sénégal (2006, Wrasse) [B+]
  36. Jackie McLean: Demon's Dance (1967, Blue Note) [B+]
  37. Thelonious Monk: Riverside Profiles (1955-59, Riverside) [A-]
  38. Wes Montgomery: Riverside Profiles (1959-63, Riverside) [B+]
  39. The O'Jays: Beautiful Ballads (1969-93, Epic/Legacy) [C+]
  40. Philippe Baden Powell: Estrada de Terra/Dirt Road (2006, Adventure Music) [B]
  41. Putumayo Presents: Blues Around the World (1965-2005, Putumayo World Music) [B-]
  42. Putumayo Presents: One World, Many Cultures (1998-2006, Putumayo World Music) [B]
  43. Daniel Santiago: On the Way (2005, Adventure Music) [B+]
  44. Savoy Brown: Blues, Balls & Boogie (AIM) [B-]
  45. Frankie Lee Sims: Walking With Frankie (1960, AIM) [B+]
  46. Stereolab: Serene Velocity: A Stereolab Anthology (1993-2003, Rhino/Electra) [B+]
  47. Ernest Tubb: The Definitive Collection (1941-67, MCA Nashville/Chronicles) [A]
  48. Ernest Tubb: The Texas Troubadour (1936-52, Proper, 4CD) [B+]
  49. Winds of Brazil (Om Sopro de Brasil) (2004, Adventure Music) [C+]
  50. Tom Zé: Estuando O Pagode (2006, Luaka Bop) [B+]

#39: January 2007

  1. Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra: MTO Volume 1 (2005, Sunnyside) [A-]
  2. The Coup: Pick a Bigger Weapon (2006, Epitaph) [A]
  3. Bob Dylan: Modern Times (2006, Columbia) [A-]
  4. Satoko Fujii Four: When We Were There (Libra) [A-]
  5. Ghostface Killah: Fishscale (2006, Def Jam) [A]
  6. Jesus H Christ and the Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse (2006, jesushchristrocks.com) [A-]
  7. Odyssey the Band: Back in Time (2005, Pi) [A-]
  8. Public Enemy: Rebirth of a Nation (2006, Guerrilla Funk) [A]
  9. Todd Snider: The Devil You Know (2006, New Door) [A]
  10. Sound in Action Trio: Gate (Atavistic) [A-]
  11. Tom Waits: Orphans (Anti-, 3CD) [A-]

  12. Fred Anderson: Timeless: Live at the Velvet Lounge (2005, Delmark) [A-]
  13. The Arctic Monkeys: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (2006, Domino) [A-]
  14. Art Brut: Bang Bang Rock & Roll (2005, Downtown) [A-]
  15. Be Your Own Pet (2006, Ecstatic Peace) [A-]
  16. Ignacio Berroa: Codes (2006, Blue Note) [A-]
  17. T Bone Burnett: The True False Identity (2006, DMZ/Columbia) [A-]
  18. Carneyball Johnson (2006, Akron Cracker) [A-]
  19. Clipse: Hell Hath No Fury (2006, Re-Up Gang/Zomba) [A-]
  20. Club D'Elf: Now I Understand (Accurate) [A-]
  21. Crunk Hits (2002-04, TVT) [A-]
  22. Crunk Hits, Vol. 2 (2004-05, TVT) [A-]
  23. Toumani Diabaté's Symmetric Orchestra: Boulevard de l'Indépencence (2006, Nonesuch) [A-]
  24. Gato Libre: Nomad (No Man's Land) [A-]
  25. Ghostface Killah: More Fish (2006, Def Jam) [A-]
  26. Golem: Fresh Off Boat (2006, JDub) [A-]
  27. The Gothic Archies: The Tragic Treasury: Songs From a Series of Unfortunate Events (2006, Nonesuch) [A-]
  28. Scott Hamilton: Nocturnes & Serenades (2006, Concord) [A-]
  29. The Handsome Family: Last Days of Wonder (2006, Carrot Top) [A-]
  30. Hat: Hi Ha (2005, Fresh Sound New Talent) [A-]
  31. Hazmat Modine: Bahamut (2006, Barbès) [A-]
  32. Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid: The Exchange Session Vol. 1 (2005, Domino) [A-]
  33. Frank Hewitt: Fresh From the Cooler (1996, Smalls) [A-]
  34. Maurice Hines: To Nat "King" Cole With Love (Arbors) [A-]
  35. The Hold Steady: Boys and Girls in America (Vagrant) [A-]
  36. Kidd Jordan/Hamid Drake/William Parker: Palm of Soul (2005, AUM Fidelity) [A-]
  37. Kékélé: Kinavana (2006, Stern's Africa) [A-]
  38. Chris Knight: Enough Rope (2006, Drifter's Church) [A-]
  39. Diana Krall: From This Moment On (2006, Verve) [A-]
  40. KRS-One: Life (2006, Antagonist) [A-]
  41. Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor (2006, Atlantic) [A-]
  42. Madonna: I'm Going to Tell You a Secret (2004, Warner Brothers) [A-]
  43. Mr. Lif: Mo' Mega (2006, Definitive Jux) [A-]
  44. Maria Muldaur: Heart of Mine: Love Songs of Bob Dylan (Telarc) [A-]
  45. New York Dolls: Some Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This (Roadrunner) [A-]
  46. OutKast: Idlewild (2006, LaFace/Zomba) [A-]
  47. The Rakes: Capture/Release (2006, V2) [A-]
  48. The Rapture: Pieces of the People We Love (Universal Motown) [A-]
  49. Bob Reynolds: Can't Wait for Perfect (2005, Fresh Sound New Talent) [A-]
  50. Rhymefest: Blue Collar (2006, J/All I Do) [A-]
  51. Vittor Santos: Renewed Impressions (2005, Adventure Music) [A-]
  52. Bill Sheffield: Journal on a Shelf (2006, American Roots) [A-]
  53. Sonic Liberation Front: Change Over Time (2006, High Two) [A-]
  54. Sonic Youth: Rather Ripped (2006, Geffen) [A-]
  55. The Streets: The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living (2006, Vice/Atlantic) [A-]
  56. Rachid Taha: Diwan 2 (2006, Wrasse) [A-]
  57. This Moment in Black History: It Takes a Nation (of Assholes to Hold Us Back) (2005, Cold Sweat) [A-]
  58. Thunderbirds Are Now!: Make History (2006, Frenchkiss) [A-]
  59. Hank Williams III: Straight to Hell (2006, Bruc, 2CD) [A-]