Most disappointing albums I heard in 2006:

• Detroit Cobras: All their albums except Baby are fairly weak/standard.
• OutKast Idlewild: Admit it. Their only “really good” now.
• Spektor, Regina Begin To Hope: Way overproduced album from one of my favorite vocalists. Probably a result of the label’s push to make her big, ala John Legend.
• Kano Beats And Bars: Terrible. Grime is dying. I can’t wait for Dizzee’s new album.