Horse Feathers, "Words Are Dead" (Lucky Madison, 2006).
Even though this album was only released on September 26, and even though I have only listened to the album twice all the way through, I am willing to say that it will end up on most critic's Best of 2006 lists. This album features banjos, mandolins, fiddles, etc. But it also has a certain indie rock feel to it. If you like Sufjan Stevens, Iron and Wine, M. Ward, or good music generally, you will instantly love this album.
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