2006 provided the opportunity to listen more than the last 3 prior years. And I consider that a blessing, in and of itself. My favorite release and the one which was my favorite discovery of 2006 has already been mentioned. But, what the hay...

Guy Clark -- "Workbench Songs"

I have not owned anything by GC before so I want to investigate his back catalog, based on this release alone. Workbench Songs was probably my favorite release of 2006, and one of the best sonic recordings as well. "Magdalene" and "Worry B Gone" are worth the price of admission.

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