Finest Dearest's Favorites of 2006

If it were legal for me to marry a band, I'm pretty sure I'd propose to this one. Look for a debut full-length from Finest Dearest in 2007. Here's what they liked in 2006...
Christine:
Meneguar - I Was Born At Night
The Avett Brothers - Four Thieves Gone: The Robbinsville Sessions
Carly:
Joanna Newsom - Ys
The Knife - Silent Shout
AJ:
The Mars Volta - Amputechture
The Mars Volta – Live At The Starlight Room
Steve:
Cat Power - The Greatest
E 40 - My Ghetto Report Card
Josh:
Tapes ‘n Tapes - The Loon
The Fucking Ocean - Tour CD 2006