Year-end Lists

NME puts together a perfectly predictable list of albums from bands that have (shock) been on the cover of the NME.


The NME Singles List is a bit better, but still predictable.

Here's the Guardian's list.


BBC Collective, on the other hand, puts together a much more exciting list, including Marcel Dzama and Love is All. It's worth a look.


And be sure and have a listen to the Sound Opinions year-end podcast. The show is the best thing on Chicago Public Radio besides Diane Rehm:


Visit tomorrow, when Dead Flowers will post my best of 2006 mix, complete with a track-by-track rundown.