Year in Review Archives

2007 Year in Review
artist of the year: Wilco

2006 Year in Review
artist of the year: Jackie Greene

2005 Year in Review
artist of the year: Beck

2004 Year in Review
artist of the year: Patti Smith

2006 Listener's Poll



  1. Bruce Springsteen We Shall Overcome:
    The Seeger Sessions
    He never ceases to amaze me. I was skeptical, but the songs, the musicians, the arrangements, the FUN, the ultimate sing-along with Bruce album. –Tingle, Dorseyville

  2. TIE

    Bob Dylan Modern Times
    This guy just gets better with age. His lyrics
    are as sharp as ever. –Marie, Valencia

    Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris All the Road Running
    The unexpected combination of one of
    rock’s greatest guitarists and a terrific
    country female vocalist produced a
    delightful surprise. –John, Monroeville

  3. Neko Case Fox Confessor Brings the Flood
    A fantastic album for night driving,
    summer air rushing about, desolate roads
    & star-filled skies... –Kristy, West Virginia

  4. Gomez How We Operate
    A great album; lots of different sounds,
    including more production and instruments adds a great dimension to their repertoire.
    –Michael, Mt. Lebanon

  5. The Decemberists The Crane Wife
    ...this album is incredible.They have a gift
    for lyric poetry that transcends what I’ve
    heard from rock/pop bands for the past
    decade. –Jason, Squirrel Hill

  6. Gnarls Barkley St. Elsewhere
    All-around superb and innovative album
    --can listen to the album from start to
    finish and have my own private little
    dance party! –Jessica, South Korea

  7. Rosanne Cash Black Cadillac
    So many great songs with a lot of
    passion & tears. –Jay, Akron OH

  8. Josh Ritter The Animal Years
    The Animal Years is just a smart,
    feel-good album! –Vanessa, Edgewood

  9. Regina Spektor Begin to Hope
    Her haunting voice... can’t get it out of
    my head! –Kimberly, Morningside

  10. TIE

    Jackie Greene American Myth
    The album coupled with his performance
    at the WYEP show makes it my favorite
    of the year. –Rick, Export

    Fiona Apple Extraordinary Machine
    This was the only CD I listened to in my
    car for practically the entire summer. Her
    voice is still amazing, and her songs are
    quite remarkable. –Rosemarie, Aliquippa