2007 was a great year for music. New albums from Radiohead, Interpol, The National, Andrew Bird, Okkervil River, and Spoon all rocked hard. My discovery of The Acorn, Kings of Leon, The Everybodyfields, and Menomena, coupled with an impressive debut from Deer Tick, made the year that much more amazing.

So when it came time to assemble my annual Top 10 Songs of 2007 list, I just couldn’t chop it down to size. As a result I’ve decided to expand the list to 15 songs. Plus I’ve already blogged about 9 of the 15 songs on the list, so the 5 extra slots allow me to post some new mp3′s.

Continuing to break with tradition, I’ve decided to categorize the 15 songs into 5 separate categories based on their mood and style. Enjoy!

Songs I listen to when I am happy

• The Shins – Australia
• Okkervil River – Unless It’s Kicks
• Modest Mouse – Missed the Boat

Songs I listen to when I am sad

• Andrew Bird – Cataracts
• The National – Slow Show
• The Acorn – Glory

Songs I listen to when I party

• Interpol – Rest My Chemistry
• Spoon – Eddie’s Ragga
• Kings of Leon – McFearless

Songs I listen to when I drive

• The Everybodyfields – Aeroplane
• Deer Tick – Dirty Dishes
• Magnolia Electric Co – Nashville Moon

Songs I listen to whenever

• Kings of Leon – On Call
• Radiohead – Reckoner
• Menomena – Rotten Hell

Get ‘em while they’re hot! Check the comments for additional lists.