We’re soldiering on with the second installment of our local lineup of 2006 favorites. Today we’ve got picks from Geologist of Animal Collective, Kat of Hello Tokyo, DJ Kaveh Soroush, DJ Aaron Lee of Dirty Sugar, and Chris & Alexia of Soft Complex.

Geologist
J Dilla, Donuts
This album comes pretty close to perfect for me. I like hiphop but i’m not really into the lyrics so the beats have to do a lot for me. The tracks on this record are some of my favorites.

Ghostface, Fishscale
I think I prefer Supreme Clientele or Pretty Toney, but this record rules. One of the highlights of my year was opening for Ghostface due to a misscomunication between a promoter and a booking agent.

Terrestrial tones, Dead Drunk
I’m obviously biased because these are two of my best friends and I play with Dave, but this record rules. It’s the perfect mixture of pop and pure sound.

Sachiko Kanenobu, Misora (reissue)
This record originally came out in the 70’s and the liner notes are in japanese so I don’t know much about her, but if i had to guess I’d say she was like a japanese joni mitchell.

Roger Rodier, Upon Velviteur (reissue)
There is a song on this record about waking up, having a cup of tea, and then wanting to mellow out and lie around all day. The fact that i like this record should make sense to anyone who knows me personally.