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The 2007 Top 32
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GoodbyeGoodbye by Ulrich Schnauss
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Deeply...Deeply moving. Goodbye contains some of the most fluidic, rich and lovely music anyone can ever hear. There is really nothing else quite like this.
UntrueUntrue by Burial
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Burial is the dance counterpart to The Streets and they both make dub sound so good.
The Adventures of Ghosthorse and StillbornThe Adventures of Ghosthorse and Stillborn by CocoRosie
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the third and best album from these gifted two.
Out of the WoodsOut of the Woods by Tracey Thorn
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as good as any everything but the girl album. tracey showcases just what an important componant she is to that group. Out of The Woods has some great singles on it and this album came together very, very nicely. Springtime was a perfect fit for its release.
KalaKala
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she topped her first album without another collage of the world's beats and attitudes.
Marry MeMarry Me by St. Vincent
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fixing your Kate Bush jones in 2007 is Anne Clark. She even kinda looks like her...
As I AmAs I Am by Alicia Keys
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she really sings her heart out doesn't she?
White ChalkWhite Chalk by PJ Harvey
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bringing the piano to the front was a very good and creative idea for pj harvey. dark, arresting and at times startling.
None Shall PassNone Shall Pass by Aesop Rock
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....and none will pass.
I'll Sleep When You're DeadI'll Sleep When You're Dead by El-P
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what a work ethic on our boy here.....a great year for hip hop like this (see Aesop Rock)
Let in the LightLet in the Light by Shannon Wright
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some of her influences peak through on this one.......being able to somewhat look inside one of the most unique artistic presences around was surprising.
True MagicTrue Magic by Mos Def
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mos def released this right at the beginning of 2007 (literally). this unfortunately was another episode of the criminally underrated LP from a controversial and immensely talented artist.
Happy Birthday!Happy Birthday! by Modeselektor
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you can't front on the beats and there is no shame in strange.
Pocket SymphonyPocket Symphony by Air
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air has grown sophisticated over the years and pocket symphony is the culmination. a densely layered and moving album this will have its fans and detractors.
Back to BlackBack to Black by Amy Winehouse
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helping to reignite an interest in classic sounds, this unique R&B record has some truly memorable moments.
WestWest by Lucinda Williams
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country would be great if those like lucinda weren't considered "the alternative"
Don't Let Stars Keep Us Tangled UpDon't Let Stars Keep Us Tangled Up by Cortney Tidwell
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"eyes are at the billions" is one of those songs you hear once every 10 years...it was that good for me.
God Save the ClienteleGod Save the Clientele by The Clientele
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a terrificly layerd album....this is some of their best stuff
Era VulgarisEra Vulgaris by Queens of the Stone Age
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you know....QOSA is a really good heavy rock band....i mean they are quite literally....really good.
Icky ThumpIcky Thump by The White Stripes
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they have a really good burn going with this album. "300 mph...sounds like Mutations era Beck in a very good way.
Chicago, Detroit, RedruthChicago, Detroit, Redruth by Luke Vibert
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continuing in the vein of 2005's Lover's Acid, this album will indeed be heard in Chicago, Detroit and whatever that other place is.
Friend OpportunityFriend Opportunity by Deerhoof
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they have made a trilogy of masterpieces.....this is the third and perhaps most distinctive one.
We Are the NightWe Are the Night by The Chemical Brothers
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another pacesetter, they are good at making those.....oh and it was great to hear from Fatlip again!
The ReminderThe Reminder by Feist
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apple ruined the hell out of "1234" for a reason, it's an infectious single. Easily the best of her two albums, most of my favorites are here.
Widow CityWidow City by Fiery Furnaces
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great progressive garage rock....lo-fi, but really, really ambitious.
BoxerBoxer by The National
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this is the kind of album that was meant to be admired. "Ada" and "Santa Clara" (the itunes bonus track) are probably his two best songs.
Writer's BlockWriter's Block by Peter Bjorn and John
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peter bjorn and john have always been a good albums group...that why i was so surprised to hear one of the zeroes most distinctive singles on this album ("young folks")
Asa BreedAsa Breed by Matthew Dear
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2007 rivaled 1997 as one of the best years ever for electronic music. this Matthew Dear and a host of others on this list vouch for that.
We Walked in SongWe Walked in Song by The Innocence Mission
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they always make hushed, quiet and great music. We Walked In Song is another record full of terrific melodies.
Late DecemberLate December by Maria McKee
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She has such a dark yet giving and gentle energy. Late December is soulful pop for the 2000s.
The Big Doe RehabThe Big Doe Rehab by Ghostface
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another terrific album by ghostface killah. this one has as much energy as anything he has ever done.
AndorraAndorra by Caribou
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on the fourth album from Dan Sniath, he gives a shout out to all those he's ever loved.