It looks like Rolling Stone has officially "lost it's edge", and are now whining about it. In a bold move that will be sure to start The Critic Wars (begun they have), Rolling Stone posted an article slamming the site's decision to list Joanna Newsom's "Emily" as one of the top ten tracks of the year. Pitchfork has not officially retorted, but given their vocal history, I expect a war of words coming. You can read Rolling Stone's first strike HERE.

In other news, Pitchfork released it's Top 50 albums of 2006 list today. Making the #1 spot TV on the Radio, whoops, I mean the Knife's "Silent Shout" which is a dance record or something. Oh well, TVOTR did score #2, which is still pretty good. The omission of Thom Yorke's Eraser is sure to raise a few blood levels, especially with the inclusion of a 2005 album (The Loon by Tapes n Tapes). You can read the rest of the list HERE

Overall, it looks like it's been a pretty shitty year for new music, and this list confirms it. I'll have my Top 20 10 of 2006 soon.