Posted by: pa (190 posts)
January 9, 2006 9:05 PM

Some of the greats which came to my attention last year - starting with 3 great albums:

Matisyahu: Live at Stubb's- This hasidic reggae/dancehall artist from Crown Heights is no novelty act. This live album showcases his powerful backing band and a rapid-fire yet soulful voice.
Oranger: New Comes and Goes- Strong 4th album from this Californian outfit ... Radio Wave has been one of my favorite songs of this past year.
Dungen: Ta Det Lugnt- Swedish Psych/Folk/Rock which sounds like it was pryed from an early seventies time capsule. Brother J and I caught them at the Bowery Ballroom and they were damn impressive.

Orson's Shadow- A play showing at the Barrow St. Theater in Greenwich Village. A great true story about the dueling egos of Orson Wells and Lawrence Olivier.
Good Night Good Luck- David Strathairn puts in an incredible performance in this important film.
Cloud Atlas- As Keegan and Kerry could attest - an engrossing, genre-jumping novel.
Superman The Movie- My favorite rediscovered movie of the past year.