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See what KEXP's DJs chose as their Top 10 albums of 2006.
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- (Def Jam)
The veteran Philadelphia hip hop band follows up the intensely raw Game Theory with an album that’s even more politically militant and uncompromising. Driven by ominous, dirty-sounding synths and ?uestlove’s remarkable drum work, Rising Down bristles with simmering resentment and frustration over injustice and brutality that occasionally boils over into rage at a world falling apart. Black Thought is joined by a wide variety of guest rappers, from underground greats like Mos Def, Common and Talib Kweli to more obscure types that end up delivering some of the album’s best raps. Rising Down is the Roots’ darkest album – it’s also one of their best. 5/12/2008 -Don Yates
[See all reviews for The Roots]
- (GO/Hear Music)
The British soul singer/guitarist follows up his excellent 2006 album People Gonna Talk with another first-rate set of ‘50s and ‘60s-style soul and R&B – while many who go the old-school route rely to some degree on covers, Hunter wrote every song on The Hard Way, and they range from high-energy dance numbers to some sweet Sam Cooke-influenced ballads. The album’s clean production puts emphasis on Hunter’s soulful croon with a touch of gravel and his biting, economical guitar leads. Legendary New Orleans producer/pianist Allen Toussaint guests on 3 songs. 5/12/2008 -Don Yates
[See all reviews for James Hunter]
- (Stones Throw)
This Spokane DJ/multi-instrumentalist’s debut album is a wonderfully executed basement DIY take on ‘80s funk and electro boogie with occasional injections of new wave and post-punk, not to mention a sly sense of humor. 5/12/2008 -Don Yates
[See all reviews for James Pants]
- (Atlantic)
While advance word had Death Cab’s new album pegged as some kind of wildly experimental affair, it’s nearly as sweetly tuneful as any other Death Cab record, though with a bolder sound that’s noticeably darker and edgier (and also more guitar-oriented than their last couple of albums). And that sound is a perfect fit for Ben Gibbard’s latest batch of songs – these are haunting, at times disturbing songs about relationships and lives falling apart that also rank as some of the finest he’s ever written. 5/8/2008 -Don Yates
[See all reviews for Death Cab for Cutie]
- (Satellite 451)
This Seattle band brings a bit more sonic aggression to their jangly power-pop sound on their remarkable 2nd album. Like their sterling debut, it’s another first-rate set overflowing with melodic hooks and rich harmonies while also showcasing more energetic tempos and biting guitar lines. 5/7/2008 -Don Yates
[See all reviews for Shake Some Action!]
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