Filter's Top 10 of 2006, Day Twelve: Jeremy Enigk
by Staff & Jeremy Enigk | 00.00.0000

For the Twelfth day of the top tens, we have Jeremy Enigk of Sunny Day Real Estate and the Fire Theft introducing the albums that he enjoyed during 2006.

"One thing I was not sure about is whether it was supposed to be my favorite CD's released over the past year in 2006, or if it was just my favorite CD's I've been listening to over the past year, 2006 or earlier. So, I just went ahead and made a list of the ones I've been listening to over the past year. I really don't know many records that have come out in 2006. I hope that made sense. Anyway, here goes."
- Jeremy


The National, Alligator (Beggars UK)
Jeremy: I rarely hear a band that I want to call my favorite. These guys are there. The lyrics are effortlessly cool. Poetic imagery. They seem to come from a very personal place, yet these lyrics are written in such a way that I can relate to them personally.

Joanna Newsom, Ys (Drag City)
Jeremy: Simply beautiful and complete in every aspect. The music, lyrics, artwork, and the packaging. Don't download it. Buy it. Especially the vinyl version.

David Gray, Life In Slow Motion (Ato Records)
Jeremy: Gorgeous. Perfect. David Gray is the real deal. What else can I say?

Kings Of Leon, Aha Shake Heartbreak (RCA)
Jeremy: Every song rules. It's like they mixed familiar sounds we've heard before, but did it the right way from a new and fresh perspective. I have a feeling that there is nothing they can't do. I can't wait to see where they take themselves.

U2, How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb (Interscope)
Jeremy: It seems to me that on this record U2 has rediscovered the passion of their early work, but over the landscape of their new, matured sound. They are one of the few bands that are using their talent to help change the world for the better. Spiritual, Political, Personal, Big Hearts.

The Afghan Whigs, Genteman (Elektra)
Jeremy: I remember when this record came out. At the time, I had no interest. Now I ask myself "What was I thinking?" I guess I had to discover it on my own time.

Bob Dylan, Oh Mercy (Sony)
Jeremy: This is one of my favorite records of all time. It is always on heavy rotation in my stereo. Filled with incredible insight and wisdom into the human soul. I think Dylan is a teacher and he may not even know it.

R.E.M., Life's Rich Pageant (IRS)
Jeremy: This is probably my favorite R.E.M. record. Though it was released years ago, it still remains timeless. I have found myself spinning this record quite frequently over the past year. I just can't help but sing along.

Ray LaMontagne, Trouble (RCA)
Jeremy: I just started listening to this record about a month ago when I started a tour. It has been a great soundtrack to this period of my life. Whenever I listen to this record in the future, I know it will remind of driving with my buddies. His music is reflective, soulful, classic and true. Thankyou Ray.

Death Cab For Cutie, Plans (Atlantic)
Jeremy: These guys have tapped into a sound that was always there waiting to be discovered. Inevitable. It's like they took what a lot of bands have been trying to do for the past ten years and harnessed it, and then turned it into pop songs. I love the impeccably clean production of this record, mixed with smart music and lyrics.