Critics Review the Best Music of 2006

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Published December 18, 2006 at 8:20 AM PST

This story was published more than 17 years ago.

If your iPod's getting stale or you're struggling to fill your friends' stockings, this segment is for you. We get the critics' advice on the best albums of 2006, Christmas albums, and sure-fire gift

Tom Fudge: It’s the week before Christmas and let’s face it. Is there any subject more important for most people, right now, than coming up with ideas for gifts? Probably not. Music is always a favorite gift. And the good thing about the conversation we’re about to have is it will also let us look back on some of the best music of 2006.

Guests

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AnnaMaria Stephens, freelance writer covering music and entertainment.
Anders Wright, film and pop culture critic for San Diego City Beat.

Best of Christmas Albums

Aimee Mann, One More Drifter in the Snow
Sarah McLachlan, Wintersong
Sufjan Stevens, Songs for Christmas

Best of 2006

The Decemberists, The Crane’s Wife
Tom Waits, Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers and Bastards
Ali Farka Toure, Savane
Cut Chemist, The Audience is Listening

Best Gift Idea

Johnny Cash Gift Package
The Clash, The Singles
Brats on the Beat