10 Albums of 2007 (So Far)

2007 has already been a great year in music, while the music industry as a whole is mired in flat sales and seems mired in a creative funk, those of us insulated from mainstream radio have been having a great time. I don’t usually like these kinds of lists, but anyway…



















1. Of Montreal-Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?
I’ve probably listened to this record 100 times by now. It is a brilliant record. It’s the best mix of weird I’ve heard since the Fiery Furnace’s “EP.” Smart and bold, while still being a stunning vision. Who thought a mental breakdown could produce music this catchy?

2. Arcade Fire-Neon Bible
They did the impossible, they lived up to the hype. I’m not going to play into the “it sounds like this, it sounds like that” game. It is what it is. Now, lets see if they can do it again…

3. Dinosaur Jr-Beyond.
They broke up a long time ago, get back together and they did the impossible, they rediscovered the magic.

4. Wilco-Sky Blue Sky
What can I say, I have a weak spot for Wilco, it’s a bit of a slow burner, but I like it.

5. Bill Callahan-Woke On A Whalebone
I like (Smog) and I like the psychedelic turn on this record. Good songwriting, good melodies, and a good record.

6. Feist-The Reminder
Her first solo record, regrettable; her second, great but mostly covers. This one comes off just right, plus the music video for “My Moon My Man” is awesome.

7. CALLA-Strength In Numbers
Just got it from the label this week, but I really like it so far, could go up my list, could also fall down.

8. Peter Bjorn and John-Writer’s Block
Fun.

9. Yacht-I Believe In You, Your Magic Is Real.
Once again, a fun record.

10. Voxtrot-S/T
I’m getting into it, but its another slow burner. I want this to go up the list, I want this record to be great. I could easily see this record on my end of year lost, more than most of the other records on the bottom 5 of this list.

We aren’t even half way into this year yet. Its going to be a great year in music.