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Thursday, January 04, 2007

By Patrick Pilapil, Courier Staff Writer

Ghostface Killah - Fishscale

Ghostface Killah s fifth solo album proved to be his best. On Fishscale , Ghost was on top-notch form with his wordplay while he took on a variety of subject matter, something very rare in today's hip-hop scene.


My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade

Heroes in the emo subculture, guilty pleasure for the rest of us. My Chemical Romance combined modern pop punk elements with the rock opera format for their 2006 release, The Black Parade, resulting in one of the most compelling albums of the year.

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Stadium Arcadium

23 years after their first release, the Chili Peppers unique fusion of funk and alternative rock still captivates listeners. Stadium Arcadium , the band s first double album, is proof that they are still at the top of their game.

Killswitch Engage - As Daylight Dies

If metalcore continues to rise in popularity in 2007, Killswitch Engage will be at the forefront of the movement. As Daylight Dies contains some of the best headbangers any hardcore band has to offer.


Gnarls Barkley - St. Elsewhere

Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse's St. Elsewhere is a collection of bizarre but delightful tracks. The duo combined hip-hop, soul, rock, and dance without being too self-indulgent, giving the most interesting release of 2006.

The Clipse - Hell Hath No Fury

After 3 years of delays, The Clipse finally released their sophomore effort in 2006. With remarkable production by the Neptunes and hard-hitting lyrics from Malice and Pusha-T, they anticipation was well worth it.

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