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Reader's Choice 2006Best sounds of 2006

Tell us your favourite music of 2006

What is the best album of this year? Why did you like it? Here is your chance to let everyone know …

For some ideas have a look at Metacritic. They have a list of the 30 best reviewed albums of 2006, and links to "best ofs" by Amazon, Mojo, NME, The Observer Music Monthly, Q, Uncut and Urb.

Stuff has a feature on The Best and worst albums of 2006. Their pick of the year is The Mint Chicks Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No! The Listener reviewers picks include: St Elsewhere Gnarls Barkley, Modern Times Bob Dylan, The Onus of Sand Little Bushman, The Eraser Thom Yorke, Bach Well Tempered Clavier
See lists from Nick Bollinger, Jim Pinckney, and Ian Dando for classical music.

Dub Dot Dash has a variety of contributors picking their best local releases of 2006.

Your Picks of 2006

B-Day by Beyonce because she's just cool and she is really great with her vocas and stuff so yeah
Angel

I am a huge Nate Dogg fan, The way he sings is honestly so relaxing.
My best Male singer: Nate Dogg
My best Female Singer: Mariah Carey
Don Corleonie

There has been so much good stuff in 06, but I think what I have listened to most is Missy Elliot's Best of Respect M.E. Addictive and eminently danceable.
Donna

Bubba Sparxx because the whole album was consistent.
bobbydean

My Chemical Romance: The Black Parade.
I just love their music
Simone

Albertine Brooke Fraser
She's a really spritual person which makes her music better and more lively.
Cheana

My favourite album is Eminem because his music speaks from his heart and what he raps about is true. Chytana

Aaradhna because she is so talented and her lovely voice. Margaret

Hinder lips of an angel single. Sarah

Lily Allen Anna