Top 31 of 2006: #11

Sia: "Colour the Small One"
Released: January 10, 2006

What a year for Sia Furler. Not only did the new Zero 7 come out to much critical acclaim (including a Grammy nomination), but her February 2004 release "Colour the Small One" finally made its way to the United States almost 2 years after its initial release. Some may argue that this really isn't a true 2006 release, but it is for me. And one of the great things about this album is that it has a very timeless sound to it. It's not a 2004-ish pop vocalist album, and nothing about it identifies it as a 2006 release. It's simply a really great album devoid of identifiable music trends. I've been listening to this album since I first got a hold of it around March of this year, and, to be honest, I haven't gotten tired of it yet. It's in my car stereo right now! That says a lot about the album, but it also says a whole lot about the talent of Sia Furler. So if there's one album you need to absolutely hear, it might just be this one. Who cares if it's three years too late? This is an absolutely brilliant album!

For showing her staying power, Sia graces the #11 spot.

Top 31 Songs of 2006: #11
The Streets - "Never Went to Church" from the album The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living.