This version of the 2006 Year in Review is unabridged (vs. the version in today’s issue of The Reader, where I was forced to cut about 500 words). Included in the story is the annual Top-10 CDs list as well as a list of the best shows of ’06. Read it here.

While you’re there, make sure you enter to win a copy of the coveted Lazy-I Best of 2006 Compilation CD! All you have to do is e-mail me (tim@lazy-i.com) with your name and mailing address and you’ll be entered into the drawing. Tracks include songs by Yo La Tengo, Cat Power, Junior Boys, Ladyfinger, Röyskopp, The Terminals, Two Gallants, Simon Joyner and the Fallen Men, Cursive and more. Details and track order are right here. Enter today! Deadline’s January 17.

And speaking of “best of” lists, Kyle Munson of The Des Moines Register has put together his annual list, which also includes his annual critics’ panel that included yours truly. Check it out here.

There is a show scheduled tonight at O’Leaver’s, I’m just not sure exactly who it is. According to their website, it’s McCarthy Trenching, but according to SLAM Omaha it’s The Slats and Beati Paoli. Either way, it’s $5 and starts at 9:30 p.m.

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