Top 10 Records of 2006 - Number Three

I mentioned at the start of this series that my whole family got involved in my top ten picks this year. I gave them my list and they ranked all the choices. The final three records are all unanimous choices in my family. We may not agree about my entire top ten, but the final three were at the top of everyone's list.

Ben Kweller provided many great moments this year for us. Whether it was his blood stained show at Austin City Limits, meeting him afterward, going to his Webster show with Jessica and her music teacher, meeting Ben again after that show, or the fact that his new record was played basically every day in our home during the second half of 2007, this was a Ben Kweller year in our family.

This is the best record Ben has made so far. He's so talented that I am sure he'll produce even better work in the future. But this one is so good. I have no idea why it is only #1,935 in Amazon's current ranking. This should easily be one of the top 100 records right now. It's that good. Every song on the record is great and you can't help but sing along with it. It's everything a rock and roll record should be.

Do me a favor and buy this record and move Ben up a notch or two. You won't regret it.

Buy Ben Kweller at eMusic

I Gotta Move - Ben Kweller

I Don't Know Why - Ben Kweller

Comments

[steaner]

Totally with you on this one. Ben is a 2006 winner.

[Dan Blank]

I have enjoyed this record too, but feel it is too "light and breezy" to be considered anything other than a summer feel good album. Upbeat songs about love don't really define rock music to me anymore. A solid album for Ben, I was really impressed after his last effort. Glad you and your fam are enjoying it though!

[andyp]

Personally, light and breezy (but still rocking) is just what I need on my way from the Tube station to the office in the morning. I'd heard of Ben before now, but I really got into his stuff based on your recommendation, Fred, so thanks ;-)

[Angie]

I knew Ben years ago when I worked for his dad at a clinic in Greenville, Tx, he was just a little snot nosed kid back then, but i'm really glad to see that his career has took off, and congrats on the new baby.