With the year officially over, it’s time to reflect upon the awesomeness that was 2007. Unlike last year, 2007 had an excess of truly great music. Unfortunately, this year’s “Best of” coverage won’t be as extensive as last year’s. Mainly because I’m lazy, but also because I got a much later start writing this year.
With that said, I proudly present my Top 10 Albums of 2007.
THE EVERYBODYFIELDS
Nothing Is Okay
Keywords: Twangy, comforting
Blurb: A simple, gorgeous album that inspired my newfound appreciation of Americana music.
Best moment: Aeroplane
OF MONTREAL
Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?
Keywords: Quirky, infectious, fun
Blurb: Initially chaotic and overwhelming, repeated listens reveal layers upon layers of pure pop bliss.
Best moment: We Were Born the Mutants Again With Leafing
INTERPOL
Our Love to Admire
Keywords: Epic, bombastic, gloomy
Blurb: Interpol create a monster that refuses to be confined. Gloom rock for the masses.
Best moment: My Chemistry
SPOON
Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
Keywords: Cool, melodic
Blurb: The saviors of indie rock cement their status with an even cooler album.
Best moment: Eddie’s Ragga
KINGS OF LEON
Because of the Times
Keywords: Ambitious, energetic
Blurb: Kings of Leon try their hand at arena rock and soar to new heights.
Best moment: On Call
THE ACORN
Glory Hope Mountain
Keywords: Organic, nostalgic
Blurb: The melodies flow almost as effortlessly as Rolf Klausener’s smooth vocals.
Best moment: Glory
THE NATIONAL
Boxer
Keywords: Somber, anxious
Blurb: Improving upon 2005′s excellent Alligator, The National establish themselves as one of indie rock’s elite.
Best moment: Slow Show
RADIOHEAD
In Rainbows
Keywords: Brooding
Blurb: A welcome return to form for fans of The Bends and OK Computer. A softer, friendlier Radiohead.
Best moment: Reckoner
DEER TICK
War Elephant
Keywords: Timeless, soulful
Blurb: Remarkably consistent and melodic. An impressive, heartfelt debut from the next Dylan.
Best moment: Dirty Dishes
MENOMENA
Friend and Foe
Keywords: Inspiring, innovative
Blurb: Packed with more hooks and ideas than the entire catalog of most bands. Never a dull moment.
Best moment: Rotten Hell
MWM wrote:January 4, 2008
Deer Tick records the cover of the year with his gorgeous take on Sean Kingston’s terrible “Beautiful Girls.” Similar covers can be found at cokemachineglow.
mp3: Deer Tick – Beautiful Girls
bonus mp3: The Main Drag – All My Friends