1. The National - Boxer
We played it to death but that's only because it was so damn good. I'm very happy for these guys, I'm not the only one who's got them at #1 this year.
MP3 The National - Slow Show
2. Radiohead - In Rainbows
Listen to Jonny Greenwood tell the New York Times how they created the awesome white noise that just completely covers the last minute of this song. It's a thrill to hear it every time.
MP3 Radiohead - All I Need
3. Beirut - The Flying Club Cup
21-year-old Zach Condon channels Jacques Brel.
MP3 Beirut - Guyamas Sonora (Anneliese's favorite!)
4. Burial - Untrue
Like nothing you've ever heard. Nobody knows who this guy is, either.
MP3 Burial - Archangel
5. Arcade Fire - Neon Bible
No, it was not and never will be Funeral. Still, I predict these folks will be around for awhile.
MP3 Arcade Fire - Keep the Car Running
6. Okkervil River - The Stage Names
MP3 Okkervil River - Plus Ones
Will Sheff is one of the best lyricists ever and here's a great example. Check out the incredibly clever lyrics to this song, which Sheff always writes out in prose style--how many references do you get?
7. Yeasayer - All Hour Cymbals
A thoroughy unique sound, the best debut of the year.
MP3 Yeasayer - 2080
8. Band of Horses - Cease to Begin
The entire lyric to this song: I could sleep when I lived alone/Is there a ghost in my house?
MP3 Band of Horses - Is there a Ghost
9. New Pornographers - Challengers
MP3 New Pornographers - Myriad Harbour
it's a love song to NYC from these crazy Canadians
10. Iron and Wine - The Shepherd's Boy
MP3 Iron and Wine - Pagan Angel and a Borrowed Car
album opener introduces new kick-ass band, far cry from just Sam and his guitar
These will print out nicely:
Deb's Top 20 Albums of 2007
Honorable Mention
Favorite Songs
Sorry, Did Not Like
Probably good but I didn't get to listen enough
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