scottieking Posted December 10, 2007 Report Share Posted December 10, 2007 Because someone had to do it, HERE IT IS!The beginning of the end. No format, just post your thoughts and additions here. My top ten are in order. Enjoy!1. Radiohead - In Rainbows2. Band of Horses - Cease to Begin3. Ryan Adams - Easy Tiger4. Wilco - Sky Blue Sky5. The New Pornographers - Challengers6. Do Make Say Think - You, You’re a History in Rust7. Broken Social Scene Pres Kevin Drew - Spirit If8. Kings of Leon - Because of the Times9. Mother Mother - Touch Up10.Modest Mouse - We Were Dead Before the Ship even SankHonourable MentionsArcade Fire - Neon BibleApostle of Hustle - National Anthem of NowhereBeastie Boys - The Mix-UpExplosions in The Sky - All of a Sudden I Miss EveryoneFeist - The ReminderGreat Lake Swimmers - OnigaraThe Weakerthans - Reunion TourSpoon - Ga Ga Ga GaIron and Wine -Shephard’s DogStars - In Our Bedroom After the WarLCD Soundsystem - Sound Of SilverMiracle Fortress - Five RosesSigur Ros - Hvarf - HeimOriginal Soundtrack to “I’m Not Thereâ€Band I went from like to LOVE with this year - The Hold Steady2007 album I just didn’t get - Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam2007 biggest letdown - Joel Plaskett Emergency - Ashtray RockGreat Singles of 2007 - Rock Central Plaza - My Children, Be Joyful The Besnard Lakes - Devastation Apples in Stereo - Can You Feel It? Amy Winehouse - Rehab Greyboy All-Stars - How Glad I Am Wintersleep - Weighty GhostFunniest Shit of The Year - Flight of the ConcordsFavourite Live Recording of the Year - Ryan Adams - 7.21.07 SBDCovers of the Year - Donovan Frankenreiter - Wondering Where the Lions Are Eddie Vedder - Hard Sun Anything with The Millon Dollar Bashers on I’m Not There Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 A lot of stuff was already covered in this thread. I listened to a lot of albums, but obviously not ALL the albums, so my list does not knock any particular band due to omission, unless I explicitely state it otherwise... here goes. NOT ENOUGH TIME TO LISTEN TO ALBUMS OF 2007 Bedouin Soundclash- Street Gospels Gogol Bordello- Super Taranta! Jay-Z- American Gangster Animal Collective- Strawberry Jam Jose Gonzales- In Our Nature BSS Present Kevin Drew- Spirit If... Yeah Yeah Yeahs- Is Is EP Besnard Lakes- ...Are The Dark Horse Miracle Fortress- Five Roses TERRIBLE ALBUMS OF 2007 Swan Lake- Beast Moans Members of Wolf Parade and New Pornographers... Sounds good, right? WRONG! Panda Bear- Person Pitch One half of Animal Collective is only half as good. INDIFFERENT ALBUMS OF 2007- Not terrible, not great, somewhere in the middle Beirut- The Flying Club Cup Dizzee Rascal- Maths + English Band of Horses- Cease to Begin Feist- The Reminder Neil Young- Chrome Dreams II (sorry Neil...) Of Montreal- Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? Beastie Boys- The Mix-Up Interpol- Our Love To Admire Velvet Revolver- Libertad RUNNERS-UP OF 2007- Because only 10 albums make a Top 10 Field Music- Tones of Town Menomena- Friend and Foe A Place To Bury Strangers- self titled Rilo Kiley- Under The Blacklights White Stripes- Icky Thump White Rabbits- Fort Nightly Timbaland- Shock Value FAVORITE ALBUMS OF 2007 1. Radiohead- In Rainbows 2. Iron & Wine- The Shepherd's Dog 3. - Myth Takes 4. Neil Young- Live at Massey Hall 1971 5. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!- Some Loud Thunder 6. Modest Mouse- We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank 7. Arcade Fire- Neon Bible 8. Maps- We Can Create 9. Kings of Leon- Because of the Times 10. LCD Soundsystem- Sound of Silver FAVORITE CONCERT OF 2007 Iron & Wine in Brighton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Album of the Year:Icky Thump - The White StripesRunner Up:Once Soundtrack - music by The Swell SeasonConcert of the Year:The Arcade Fire @ Massey HallRunners Up:The White Stripes @ The Molson Amphitheatre, TorontoThe Swell Season @ The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 my favourite release this year (Cassadaga) was also my fave concert of the year...Bright Eyes I didn't catch the Conor Oberst buzz until I was fortunate enough to see Bright Eyes at Massey Hall (thanks Jakis!) back in May. From the moment I found my seat, I was out of it again in shear musical bliss! My runner-up live shows this year would have to be the TSOOL shows (I saw 2 out of 3)during the NXNE festival..fucking awesome! Stephen & Damian Marley was also a GREAT show! My biggest disappointment I guess was WEEN at The Docks. I also REALLY regret not getting my ass out to see Black Mountain when they were here in October Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Of course I loved my TSOOL concert at this year's NXNE, but not as much as the other two I mentioned.Single of the Year:"Falling Slowly" - The Swell Season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodRev Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Sky Blue Sky was almost certainly my favourite (and most played) album this year. The Wilco and Ryan Adams shows at Massey Hall would be tied for best show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Favourite Albums of the year (In no particular order) The Gourds - Noble CreaturesUnited Steelworkers Of Montreal - Broken Trucks & BottlesCharlie Musselwhite - Delta HardwareRory Block - The Lady and Mr. JohnsonJason Isbel - Sirens of The DitchNeil Young - Live At Massey HallJim Lauderdale - BluegrassWatermelon Slim - The Wheel ManRichard Thompson - Sweet WarriorRicky Skaggs - InstrumentalsHonorable Mentions: Porter Wagoner - WagonmasterNeil Young - Chrome Dreams III'm Not There SoundtrackInto The Wild SoundtrackFavourite Live Recording of the Year The Gourds - Slim's, San Francisco 2007-08-04 (multi-track SBD)Concert Of The Year New Riders Of The Purple Sage - The Pepper Jack Cafe 2007-04-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 How about 15, in order:1. Arcade Fire - Neon Bible2. Spoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga3. White Stripes - Icky Thump4. Modest Mouse - We Were Dead...5. Kings of Leon - Because of the Times6. Radiohead - In Rainbows7. Wilco - Sky Blue Sky8. Feist - the Reminder9. Iron & Wine - the Shepard's Dog10. I'm Not There - Soundtrack11. Battles - Mirrored12. Rilo Kiley - Under the Blacklight13. Cuff the Duke - Sidelines of the City14. Besnard Lakes - Are the Dark Horse15. Apostle of Hustle - National Anthem of Nowhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 How about 15, in order:1. Arcade Fire - Neon Bible 2. Spoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga 3. White Stripes - Icky Thump 4. Modest Mouse - We Were Dead... 5. Kings of Leon - Because of the Times 6. Radiohead - In Rainbows 7. Wilco - Sky Blue Sky 8. Feist - the Reminder 9. Iron & Wine - the Shepard's Dog 10. I'm Not There - Soundtrack 11. Battles - Mirrored 12. Rilo Kiley - Under the Blacklight 13. Cuff the Duke - Sidelines of the City 14. Besnard Lakes - Are the Dark Horse 15. Apostle of Hustle - National Anthem of Nowhere Indie lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 wasn't there a thread about this last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I must say that The Shins "Wincing The Night Away" has earned some props too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 wasn't there a thread about this last year?Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmelbatoast Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 1. Bright Eyes - Cassadaga2. Ryan Adams - Easy Tiger3. Mother Mother - Touch Up4. The United Steel Workers Of Montreal - Kerosene & Coal5. Iron And Wine - The Shepherd's Dog6. Ween - La Cucaracha7. Wilco - Sky Blue Sky8. Neil Young - Chrome Dreams II9. Keller Williams - Dream10. Modest Mouse - We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Oakley Hall- I Will Follow YouRyan Adams- Follow the LightsThe Acorn- Glory Hope MountainOkerville River- Stage NamesWintersleep- Welcome to the Night SkyI am with you on the Hold Steady Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 wasn't there a thread about this last year?Nope.It would be pretty silly, after all, to have a "Best Music of 2007" thread in 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 not in orderrock plaza central - are we not horsesnathan moore - in his own worldswilco - sky blue skyneil young - live at massey hallcuff the duke - sidelines of the cityThe Gourds - Noble Creaturesjoel plaskett - ashtray rockmoe. - warts and all 5the spades - let it growWeen - La Cucarachabest concertsmoe. - snowdown, pittsburghwilco - toronto, pittsburghmmsw - toronto jazz festYMSB - horseshoeDerek trucks band - 10,000 lakesand the best....Neil Young - Massey Hall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weirdness Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Here Goes...Top Albums:Radiohead-In RainbowsAllison Krauss/Robert Plant-Raising SandFeist—The ReminderGreat Lake Swimmers-OninagraBesnard Lakes-Are The Dark HorseRilo Kiley-Under The Blacklight(don’t love it to death but it still deserves to make the list)Jason Isbell-Sirens In The DitchIron & Wine-The Shepherd’s Dog(grows on you big time…)Wilco-Sky Blue SkyThe National-BoxerTop Shows:The Slip-Hamilton 5-19-07Wilco-Massey Hall(Summer)Wilco-Fox Detroit(Fall) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Add The Shins' "Wincing The Night Away" to my list as well. Thanks for the reminder Jaimoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 my lack of albums is becoming apparant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Throw Okkervil River's "The Stage Names" into the 'not enough time' category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 Here's what I liked:DJs---Rick Laplante - Housework .01 (Tech House)Rick Laplante - Unassuming (Tech House)Fred Miller - The Dark Iberican Sound Of Montreal (Tribal House)Enver 'RedEyez' Pletilic - After Sunrise (Electro House)Enver 'RedEyez' Pletilic - Bang Your Head (Electro House)Switch - Live @ Fabric (Switch House)Jason Jesse - Right Side Of The Brain (Tribal House)Eddie Halliwell - Cream Ibiza (Electro House/Trance)Sander Van Doorn - any Essential Mixes I heard by him (Trance)Deadmau5 - Blow Media Radio Mix (Electro House)Steve Lawler - Global Underground Nubreed (Tribal House)Bands-----Modest Mouse - We Were Dead Before The Ship Even SankBroken Social Scene presents Kevin Drew - Spirit If...Stars - In Our Bedroom After The WarRock Plaza Central - Are We Not HorsesThe Shovels - The Devil's MusicDiesel Dog - Year Of The DogShows-----Roger Waters - Scotiabank PlaceDo Make Say Think - Mavericksnero x2 - MavericksModest Mouse - MetropolisBroken Social Scene - Capital City Music HallDJ Sets-------Fred Miller - MavericksEnver 'RedEyez' Pletilic - Hard As FuckAbe Van Dam - MavericksEnver 'RedEyez' Pletilic vs. Deedot - The AtticRick Laplante - several times at Mavericks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I summarized my thoughts in that earlier thread, but here's my ranking as I feel today. I don't think anything touched Boxer this year. Love is Simple was a return to form for A/F after the less than stellar Meek Warrior (as if they've put out 4 albums in 3 years).1. The National - Boxer2. Akron/Family - Love Is Simple3. Iron & Wine - The Shepherd's Dog 4. Field Music - Tones of Town5. Wilco - Sky Blue Sky6. Do Make Say Think - You, You're A History In Rust7. Wintersleep - Welcome To The Night Sky8. Radiohead - In Rainbows9. Stars - In Our Bedroom After the War10. Kings of Leon - Because of the TimesHonourable mentions:Miracle Fortress - Five RosesThe Besnard Lakes are the Dark HorseArcade Fire - Neon BibleFeist - The ReminderWooden Stars - People Are DifferentBest concert I saw - Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, June 29 2007, Somerville Theatre, Boston MA.Best bar show - The motherfucking Zoobombs, Oct 18 2007, Paramount Lounge, Moncton NB.Best show that no one saw - Golden Dogs, Mar 29, Paramount Lounge. The Dogs rocked like they were playing Wembley to all 6 of us in attendance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I was eagerly awaiting that response DaveO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 The most solid album I heard released in 07 is "Howl on the haunted beat you ride" by The Go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8FuL Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 I hate music...... and to all a goodnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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