B-Side Guys

The Best Albums of 2006

Every album of 2006, ranked by B-Side Breakdown: the reviews from 38 outlets we trust, put on one 0–100 scale. An album needs at least 5 reviews to make the list.

Album cover for Ashes Against the Grain by AgallochNumber one of 2006AgallochAshes Against the Grain92 A-5 critics · 100% approval · Broad agreement · A-Side
Average Breakdown71across 2006's albums. That's higher than 26% of the other years here.
Liked36%of 2006's albums scored 75 or higher. Across every year it's 49%.
Most divisiveContentiousThe Chicks, Taking the Long Way split the critics more than any other album of the year.A-Sides1.5%of 2006's albums earned an A-Side. Across every year it's 5.9%.
  1. 1Album cover for Ashes Against the Grain by Agalloch
    AgallochAshes Against the GrainAugust 8, 2006 · 5 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    92A-
  2. 2Album cover for Hell Hath No Fury by Clipse
    ClipseHell Hath No FuryNovember 28, 2006 · 6 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    92A-
  3. 3Album cover for Burial by Burial
    BurialBurialMay 15, 2006 · 6 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    88B+
  4. 4Album cover for Silent Shout by The Knife
    The KnifeSilent ShoutFebruary 15, 2006 · 5 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    87B+
  5. 5Album cover for Modern Times by Bob Dylan
    Bob DylanModern TimesAugust 6, 2006 · 10 reviews · 90% approval · Some debate
    86B
  6. 6Album cover for Fur and Gold by Bat for Lashes
    Bat for LashesFur and GoldSeptember 11, 2006 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    85B
  7. 7Album cover for St. Elsewhere by Gnarls Barkley
    Gnarls BarkleySt. ElsewhereApril 24, 2006 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Broad agreement
    85B
  8. 8Album cover for Ys by Joanna Newsom
    Joanna NewsomYsNovember 14, 2006 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Divided
    85B
  9. 9Album cover for A Matter of Life and Death by Iron Maiden
    Iron MaidenA Matter of Life and DeathAugust 28, 2006 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    84B
  10. 10Album cover for Donuts by J Dilla
    J DillaDonutsFebruary 7, 2006 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    84B

How 2006 grades

Share of albums at each letter grade. A is 90 and up, F is below 60.

2006

A1%
B20%
C39%
D25%
F15%

Every year

A6%
B25%
C37%
D21%
F11%
  1. 11Album cover for Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor by Lupe Fiasco
    Lupe FiascoLupe Fiasco’s Food & LiquorSeptember 19, 2006 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Broad agreement
    84B
  2. 12Album cover for Back to Black by Amy Winehouse
    Amy WinehouseBack to BlackOctober 30, 2006 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    84B
  3. 13Album cover for As Daylight Dies by Killswitch Engage
    Killswitch EngageAs Daylight DiesJanuary 21, 2006 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    84B
  4. 14Album cover for We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions by Bruce Springsteen
    Bruce SpringsteenWe Shall Overcome: The Seeger SessionsApril 24, 2006 · 9 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    84B
  5. 15Album cover for American V: A Hundred Highways by Johnny Cash
    Johnny CashAmerican V: A Hundred HighwaysJune 30, 2006 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    84B
  6. 16Album cover for Morph the Cat by Donald Fagen
    Donald FagenMorph the CatMarch 13, 2006 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    83B
  7. 17Album cover for The Sufferer & The Witness by Rise Against
    Rise AgainstThe Sufferer & The WitnessJuly 3, 2006 · 7 reviews · 86% approval · Broad agreement
    83B
  8. 18Album cover for The Letting Go by Will Oldham
    Will OldhamThe Letting GoSeptember 15, 2006 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Some debate
    83B
  9. 19Album cover for The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance
    My Chemical RomanceThe Black ParadeOctober 20, 2006 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Divided
    83B
  10. 20Album cover for Mr Beast by Mogwai
    MogwaiMr BeastJanuary 2006 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Some debate
    82B-
  11. 21Album cover for Living with War by Neil Young
    Neil YoungLiving with WarMay 2, 2006 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Broad agreement
    82B-
  12. 22Album cover for Like Red on a Rose by Alan Jackson
    Alan JacksonLike Red on a RoseSeptember 26, 2006 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    82B-
  13. 23Album cover for Once Again by John Legend
    John LegendOnce AgainOctober 21, 2006 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Broad agreement
    81B-
  14. 24Album cover for Rather Ripped by Sonic Youth
    Sonic YouthRather RippedJune 5, 2006 · 7 reviews · 86% approval · Broad agreement
    81B-
  15. 25Album cover for The Information by Beck
    BeckThe InformationOctober 2, 2006 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    81B-

Where 2006 sits

Average Breakdown, for albums with five or more reviews.

Next to the years around it

200370
200470
200570
2006 (this year)71
200770
200868
200968

By genre

Electronic79
Metal & Punk79
Folk, Country & Americana76
R&B & Soul71
Rock71
Indie & Alternative70
Hip-Hop & Rap69
Pop68
  1. 26Album cover for Begin to Hope by Regina Spektor
    Regina SpektorBegin to HopeJune 13, 2006 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  2. 27Album cover for Decemberunderground by AFI
    AFIDecemberundergroundMay 19, 2006 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  3. 28Album cover for Fundamental by Pet Shop Boys
    Pet Shop BoysFundamentalMay 17, 2006 · 10 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  4. 29Album cover for Blood Mountain by Mastodon
    MastodonBlood MountainSeptember 8, 2006 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Contentious
    80B-
  5. 30Album cover for At War with the Mystics by The Flaming Lips
    The Flaming LipsAt War with the MysticsApril 3, 2006 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  6. 31Album cover for The Life Pursuit by Belle and Sebastian
    Belle and SebastianThe Life PursuitFebruary 6, 2006 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  7. 32Album cover for The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me by Brand New
    Brand NewThe Devil and God Are Raging Inside MeNovember 20, 2006 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  8. 33Album cover for Black Holes and Revelations by Muse
    MuseBlack Holes and RevelationsJune 28, 2006 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Divided
    79C+
  9. 34Album cover for Hip Hop Is Dead by Nas
    NasHip Hop Is DeadDecember 18, 2006 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Unanimous
    79C+
  10. 35Album cover for Come Clarity by In Flames
    In FlamesCome ClarityFebruary 1, 2006 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Unanimous
    79C+
  11. 36Album cover for Songbird by Willie Nelson
    Willie NelsonSongbirdOctober 31, 2006 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  12. 37Album cover for Sacrament by Lamb of God
    Lamb of GodSacramentAugust 22, 2006 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Some debate
    77C+
  13. 38Album cover for Everything All the Time by Band of Horses
    Band of HorsesEverything All the TimeMarch 21, 2006 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  14. 39Album cover for Show Your Bones by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
    Yeah Yeah YeahsShow Your BonesJanuary 1, 2006 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Divided
    76C
  15. 40Album cover for FutureSex/LoveSounds by Justin Timberlake
    Justin TimberlakeFutureSex/LoveSoundsAugust 2006 · 10 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    76C
  16. 41Album cover for Pearl Jam by Pearl Jam
    Pearl JamPearl JamApril 28, 2006 · 10 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    76C
  17. 42Album cover for Yellow House by Grizzly Bear
    Grizzly BearYellow HouseSeptember 4, 2006 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Divided
    75C
  18. 43Album cover for You Are There by Mono
    MonoYou Are ThereMarch 15, 2006 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Divided
    75C
  19. 44Album cover for Surprise by Paul Simon
    Paul SimonSurpriseMay 9, 2006 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Some debate
    75C
  20. 45Album cover for The Inspiration by Jeezy
    JeezyThe InspirationDecember 12, 2006 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    75C
  21. 46Album cover for Liberation Transmission by Lostprophets
    LostprophetsLiberation TransmissionJune 26, 2006 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    75C
  22. 47Album cover for Doctor’s Advocate by The Game
    The GameDoctor’s AdvocateNovember 11, 2006 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Some debate
    75C
  23. 48Album cover for Tha Blue Carpet Treatment by Snoop Dogg
    Snoop DoggTha Blue Carpet TreatmentNovember 18, 2006 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Some debate
    75C
  24. 49Album cover for 4:21… The Day After by Method Man
    Method Man4:21… The Day AfterAugust 28, 2006 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  25. 50Album cover for Dreams by The Whitest Boy Alive
    The Whitest Boy AliveDreamsApril 27, 2006 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  1. 1Album cover for Fur and Gold by Bat for Lashes
    Bat for LashesFur and GoldSeptember 11, 2006 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    85B
  2. 2Album cover for Morph the Cat by Donald Fagen
    Donald FagenMorph the CatMarch 13, 2006 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    83B
  3. 3Album cover for Fundamental by Pet Shop Boys
    Pet Shop BoysFundamentalMay 17, 2006 · 10 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  4. 4Album cover for FutureSex/LoveSounds by Justin Timberlake
    Justin TimberlakeFutureSex/LoveSoundsAugust 2006 · 10 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    76C
  5. 5Album cover for Surprise by Paul Simon
    Paul SimonSurpriseMay 9, 2006 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Some debate
    75C
  6. 6Album cover for Dreams by The Whitest Boy Alive
    The Whitest Boy AliveDreamsApril 27, 2006 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  7. 7Album cover for Loose by Nelly Furtado
    Nelly FurtadoLooseJune 7, 2006 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Some debate
    74C
  8. 8Album cover for Alright, Still by Lily Allen
    Lily AllenAlright, StillJuly 14, 2006 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    73C
  9. 9Album cover for Back to Basics by Christina Aguilera
    Christina AguileraBack to BasicsAugust 14, 2006 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Divided
    73C
  10. 10Album cover for B’Day by Beyoncé
    BeyoncéB’DaySeptember 4, 2006 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  11. 11Album cover for Corinne Bailey Rae by Corinne Bailey Rae
    Corinne Bailey RaeCorinne Bailey RaeFebruary 24, 2006 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  12. 12Album cover for I’m Not Dead by Pink
    PinkI’m Not DeadMarch 31, 2006 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  13. 13Album cover for Continuum by John Mayer
    John MayerContinuumSeptember 9, 2006 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    67D+
  14. 14Album cover for Rudebox by Robbie Williams
    Robbie WilliamsRudeboxOctober 23, 2006 · 8 reviews · 38% approval · Divided
    64D
  15. 15Album cover for A Girl Like Me by Rihanna
    RihannaA Girl Like MeApril 10, 2006 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Some debate
    64D
  16. 16Album cover for Paris by Paris Hilton
    Paris HiltonParisAugust 21, 2006 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Contentious
    58F
  17. 17Album cover for The Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani
    Gwen StefaniThe Sweet EscapeDecember 1, 2006 · 10 reviews · 20% approval · Divided
    57F
  18. 18Album cover for 20 Y.O. by Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson20 Y.O.September 20, 2006 · 8 reviews · 25% approval · Divided
    55F
  19. 19Album cover for A Public Affair by Jessica Simpson
    Jessica SimpsonA Public AffairAugust 29, 2006 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Divided
    53F
  20. 20Album cover for Hoodstar by Chingy
    ChingyHoodstarSeptember 16, 2006 · 7 reviews · 0% approval · Contentious
    43F
  1. 1Album cover for Modern Times by Bob Dylan
    Bob DylanModern TimesAugust 6, 2006 · 10 reviews · 90% approval · Some debate
    86B
  2. 2Album cover for The Sufferer & The Witness by Rise Against
    Rise AgainstThe Sufferer & The WitnessJuly 3, 2006 · 7 reviews · 86% approval · Broad agreement
    83B
  3. 3Album cover for Living with War by Neil Young
    Neil YoungLiving with WarMay 2, 2006 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Broad agreement
    82B-
  4. 4Album cover for Rather Ripped by Sonic Youth
    Sonic YouthRather RippedJune 5, 2006 · 7 reviews · 86% approval · Broad agreement
    81B-
  5. 5Album cover for Decemberunderground by AFI
    AFIDecemberundergroundMay 19, 2006 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  6. 6Album cover for At War with the Mystics by The Flaming Lips
    The Flaming LipsAt War with the MysticsApril 3, 2006 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  7. 7Album cover for The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me by Brand New
    Brand NewThe Devil and God Are Raging Inside MeNovember 20, 2006 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  8. 8Album cover for You Are There by Mono
    MonoYou Are ThereMarch 15, 2006 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Divided
    75C
  9. 9Album cover for Liberation Transmission by Lostprophets
    LostprophetsLiberation TransmissionJune 26, 2006 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    75C
  10. 10Album cover for Highway Companion by Tom Petty
    Tom PettyHighway CompanionJuly 24, 2006 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Some debate
    74C
  11. 11Album cover for Ta-Dah by Scissor Sisters
    Scissor SistersTa-DahSeptember 16, 2006 · 10 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    74C
  12. 12Album cover for (A) Senile Animal by Melvins
    Melvins(A) Senile AnimalOctober 10, 2006 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  13. 13Album cover for Amputechture by The Mars Volta
    The Mars VoltaAmputechtureJanuary 1, 2006 · 10 reviews · 60% approval · Divided
    72C-
  14. 14Album cover for Broken Boy Soldiers by The Raconteurs
    The RaconteursBroken Boy SoldiersMay 10, 2006 · 11 reviews · 55% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  15. 15Album cover for One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This by New York Dolls
    New York DollsOne Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even ThisJuly 24, 2006 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Divided
    71C-
  16. 16Album cover for Magic Potion by The Black Keys
    The Black KeysMagic PotionSeptember 2, 2006 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Divided
    71C-
  17. 17Album cover for The Captain & the Kid by Elton John
    Elton JohnThe Captain & the KidSeptember 15, 2006 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Divided
    71C-
  18. 18Album cover for Costello Music by The Fratellis
    The FratellisCostello MusicSeptember 11, 2006 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  19. 19Album cover for Death by Sexy by Eagles of Death Metal
    Eagles of Death MetalDeath by SexyApril 11, 2006 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Some debate
    68D+
  20. 20Album cover for The Open Door by Evanescence
    EvanescenceThe Open DoorSeptember 25, 2006 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    68D+
  1. 1Album cover for St. Elsewhere by Gnarls Barkley
    Gnarls BarkleySt. ElsewhereApril 24, 2006 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Broad agreement
    85B
  2. 2Album cover for Ys by Joanna Newsom
    Joanna NewsomYsNovember 14, 2006 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Divided
    85B
  3. 3Album cover for Mr Beast by Mogwai
    MogwaiMr BeastJanuary 2006 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Some debate
    82B-
  4. 4Album cover for The Information by Beck
    BeckThe InformationOctober 2, 2006 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  5. 5Album cover for The Life Pursuit by Belle and Sebastian
    Belle and SebastianThe Life PursuitFebruary 6, 2006 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  6. 6Album cover for Black Holes and Revelations by Muse
    MuseBlack Holes and RevelationsJune 28, 2006 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Divided
    79C+
  7. 7Album cover for Everything All the Time by Band of Horses
    Band of HorsesEverything All the TimeMarch 21, 2006 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    76C
  8. 8Album cover for Show Your Bones by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
    Yeah Yeah YeahsShow Your BonesJanuary 1, 2006 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Divided
    76C
  9. 9Album cover for Pearl Jam by Pearl Jam
    Pearl JamPearl JamApril 28, 2006 · 10 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    76C
  10. 10Album cover for Yellow House by Grizzly Bear
    Grizzly BearYellow HouseSeptember 4, 2006 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Divided
    75C
  11. 11Album cover for The Eraser by Thom Yorke
    Thom YorkeThe EraserJuly 5, 2006 · 11 reviews · 64% approval · Some debate
    74C
  12. 12Album cover for Stadium Arcadium by Red Hot Chili Peppers
    Red Hot Chili PeppersStadium ArcadiumMay 5, 2006 · 11 reviews · 45% approval · Contentious
    73C
  13. 13Album cover for Beach House by Beach House
    Beach HouseBeach HouseOctober 3, 2006 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  14. 14Album cover for Sam’s Town by The Killers
    The KillersSam’s TownSeptember 27, 2006 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  15. 15Album cover for Ringleader of the Tormentors by Morrissey
    MorrisseyRingleader of the TormentorsApril 3, 2006 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Contentious
    70C-
  16. 16Album cover for Eyes Open by Snow Patrol
    Snow PatrolEyes OpenApril 26, 2006 · 10 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    69D+
  17. 17Album cover for The Lemonheads by The Lemonheads
    The LemonheadsThe LemonheadsSeptember 26, 2006 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    68D+
  18. 18Album cover for We Don’t Need to Whisper by Angels & Airwaves
    Angels & AirwavesWe Don’t Need to WhisperMay 17, 2006 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    68D+
  19. 19Album cover for Under the Iron Sea by Keane
    KeaneUnder the Iron SeaJune 7, 2006 · 10 reviews · 40% approval · Divided
    67D+
  20. 20Album cover for Oh! Gravity. by Switchfoot
    SwitchfootOh! Gravity.December 26, 2006 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Some debate
    66D
  1. 1Album cover for Hell Hath No Fury by Clipse
    ClipseHell Hath No FuryNovember 28, 2006 · 6 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    92A-
  2. 2Album cover for Donuts by J Dilla
    J DillaDonutsFebruary 7, 2006 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    84B
  3. 3Album cover for Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor by Lupe Fiasco
    Lupe FiascoLupe Fiasco’s Food & LiquorSeptember 19, 2006 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Broad agreement
    84B
  4. 4Album cover for Hip Hop Is Dead by Nas
    NasHip Hop Is DeadDecember 18, 2006 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Unanimous
    79C+
  5. 5Album cover for The Inspiration by Jeezy
    JeezyThe InspirationDecember 12, 2006 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    75C
  6. 6Album cover for Doctor’s Advocate by The Game
    The GameDoctor’s AdvocateNovember 11, 2006 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Some debate
    75C
  7. 7Album cover for Tha Blue Carpet Treatment by Snoop Dogg
    Snoop DoggTha Blue Carpet TreatmentNovember 18, 2006 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Some debate
    75C
  8. 8Album cover for 4:21… The Day After by Method Man
    Method Man4:21… The Day AfterAugust 28, 2006 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  9. 9Album cover for King by T.I.
    T.I.KingMarch 27, 2006 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Divided
    74C
  10. 10Album cover for Full Circle by Xzibit
    XzibitFull CircleOctober 17, 2006 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Divided
    71C-
  11. 11Album cover for Laugh Now, Cry Later by Ice Cube
    Ice CubeLaugh Now, Cry LaterJune 6, 2006 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Broad agreement
    71C-
  12. 12Album cover for Kingdom Come by JAŸ‐Z
    JAŸ‐ZKingdom ComeNovember 17, 2006 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  13. 13Album cover for Like Father, Like Son by Lil Wayne
    Lil WayneLike Father, Like SonOctober 31, 2006 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Unanimous
    69D+
  14. 14Album cover for El Mariel by Pitbull
    PitbullEl MarielOctober 31, 2006 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    69D+
  15. 15Album cover for Year of the Dog… Again by DMX
    DMXYear of the Dog… AgainJuly 28, 2006 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Some debate
    69D+
  16. 16Album cover for Press Play by Sean Combs
    Sean CombsPress PlayOctober 16, 2006 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Some debate
    68D+
  17. 17Album cover for Release Therapy by Ludacris
    LudacrisRelease TherapyJanuary 1, 2006 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Divided
    68D+
  18. 18Album cover for Listennn… the Album by DJ Khaled
    DJ KhaledListennn… the AlbumJune 6, 2006 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    68D+
  19. 19Album cover for Me, Myself & I by Fat Joe
    Fat JoeMe, Myself & INovember 14, 2006 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Unanimous
    68D+
  20. 20Album cover for Port of Miami by Rick Ross
    Rick RossPort of MiamiAugust 8, 2006 · 7 reviews · 14% approval · Some debate
    66D
  1. 1Album cover for Back to Black by Amy Winehouse
    Amy WinehouseBack to BlackOctober 30, 2006 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Some debate
    84B
  2. 2Album cover for Once Again by John Legend
    John LegendOnce AgainOctober 21, 2006 · 6 reviews · 83% approval · Broad agreement
    81B-
  3. 3Album cover for Kelis Was Here by Kelis
    KelisKelis Was HereAugust 22, 2006 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Divided
    71C-
  4. 4Album cover for 3121 by Prince
    Prince3121March 20, 2006 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  5. 5Album cover for LeToya by LeToya Luckett
    LeToya LuckettLeToyaJuly 25, 2006 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Some debate
    64D
  6. 6Album cover for The High Road by JoJo
    JoJoThe High RoadOctober 17, 2006 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Contentious
    63D
  7. 7Album cover for So Amazin’ by Christina Milian
    Christina MilianSo Amazin’April 19, 2006 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Divided
    58F
  1. 1Album cover for Burial by Burial
    BurialBurialMay 15, 2006 · 6 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    88B+
  2. 2Album cover for Silent Shout by The Knife
    The KnifeSilent ShoutFebruary 15, 2006 · 5 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    87B+
  3. 3Album cover for The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance
    My Chemical RomanceThe Black ParadeOctober 20, 2006 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Divided
    83B
  4. 4Album cover for Public Warning by Lady Sovereign
    Lady SovereignPublic WarningOctober 31, 2006 · 12 reviews · 42% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  5. 5Album cover for Pocket Symphony by Air
    AirPocket SymphonyDecember 2006 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Contentious
    67D+
  1. 1Album cover for We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions by Bruce Springsteen
    Bruce SpringsteenWe Shall Overcome: The Seeger SessionsApril 24, 2006 · 9 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    84B
  2. 2Album cover for American V: A Hundred Highways by Johnny Cash
    Johnny CashAmerican V: A Hundred HighwaysJune 30, 2006 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    84B
  3. 3Album cover for The Letting Go by Will Oldham
    Will OldhamThe Letting GoSeptember 15, 2006 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Some debate
    83B
  4. 4Album cover for Like Red on a Rose by Alan Jackson
    Alan JacksonLike Red on a RoseSeptember 26, 2006 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    82B-
  5. 5Album cover for Begin to Hope by Regina Spektor
    Regina SpektorBegin to HopeJune 13, 2006 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  6. 6Album cover for Songbird by Willie Nelson
    Willie NelsonSongbirdOctober 31, 2006 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  7. 7Album cover for Taking the Long Way by The Chicks
    The ChicksTaking the Long WayApril 4, 2006 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Contentious
    71C-
  8. 8Album cover for Stand Still, Look Pretty by The Wreckers
    The WreckersStand Still, Look PrettyMay 23, 2006 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Divided
    69D+
  9. 9Album cover for 9 by Damien Rice
    Damien Rice9November 6, 2006 · 7 reviews · 14% approval · Contentious
    54F
  1. 1Album cover for Ashes Against the Grain by Agalloch
    AgallochAshes Against the GrainAugust 8, 2006 · 5 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    92A-
  2. 2Album cover for A Matter of Life and Death by Iron Maiden
    Iron MaidenA Matter of Life and DeathAugust 28, 2006 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    84B
  3. 3Album cover for As Daylight Dies by Killswitch Engage
    Killswitch EngageAs Daylight DiesJanuary 21, 2006 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    84B
  4. 4Album cover for Blood Mountain by Mastodon
    MastodonBlood MountainSeptember 8, 2006 · 8 reviews · 88% approval · Contentious
    80B-
  5. 5Album cover for Come Clarity by In Flames
    In FlamesCome ClarityFebruary 1, 2006 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Unanimous
    79C+
  6. 6Album cover for Sacrament by Lamb of God
    Lamb of GodSacramentAugust 22, 2006 · 7 reviews · 57% approval · Some debate
    77C+
  7. 7Album cover for Rio Grande Blood by Ministry
    MinistryRio Grande BloodMay 2, 2006 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Broad agreement
    73C
  8. 8Album cover for Christ Illusion by Slayer
    SlayerChrist IllusionAugust 4, 2006 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Divided
    72C-
  9. 9Album cover for Kiss of Death by Motörhead
    MotörheadKiss of DeathAugust 25, 2006 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Broad agreement
    72C-

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