Tuesday, 19 Dec 2006
Two of the best places to buy music locally in the city of Madison have released their best of lists for 2006. B-Side Records continues it’s tradition of having both current and past staff weigh in on favorite records and live shows. I urge you to stop by the store on State St., and pick up your own copy, but if you’re out of town or just can’t make it downtown, there is a PDF version for your review here.
Strictly Discs compiles each employee’s individual list on their brand new and revamped website. In addition to serving you at their Monroe Street location, you can now also order your music right from the convenience of your keyboard.
December 19th, 2006 at 6:25 pm
Hey Ryan,
When are we going to get the Best of Muzzle for 2006?
December 19th, 2006 at 9:56 pm
Thanks for the interest. I’ve gone over the reasons for and against doing a best of list, but settled on doing one. Mostly, it takes a lot of time and I want to spend some time revisiting albums I listened to a lot in the beginning of 2006.
With that being said, I’m going to take every day, minute, and second in drafting my favorite albums, songs, and concerts and hope to bring you the first of those lists on January 9th.
That doesn’t mean you should expect huge write-ups, I just want to not jump to conclusions and put something that was just released (Clipse) on the list just because I listen to it a lot right now and not something released earlier in the year (Belle & Seb).
December 20th, 2006 at 8:17 am
I totally understand your mixed feelings on doing these type of lists. On the negative side, it is such an potentially incomplete picture of what was good that will probably leave out many worthy inclusions. I mean, unless you listen to every album, and spend all of your time (every day, minute, and second), you are probably going to miss a few.
These type of lists provide a snapshot in time, what you liked in 2006, and time will show you the wisdom of those choices. For me, it’s more about sorting through what I bought this year, then eliminating what I don’t care to listen to anymore, and what I do, mixed with a little projection as to which albums I think will stand up to time.
You are right about the “Clipse” factor. So many lists I’ve seen are weighted more heavily to the last quarter of 2006.
Anyway, good luck with your list(s).