Discussion of Song and Album of the Year, 2007

[phillybear 365]

It's that time of year again, when we get bombarded with "Best Of" lists from every side and angle. So why should we be any different?

 

My favorite song this year: Dashboard by Modest Mouse. I've heard this song hundreds of times on the radio, and still enjoy every second of it. It's very catchy and stays in your head for a while. I'll edit in a link when I get home and away from my work's firewall.

 

Haven't settled on album of the year, but I can always bump this thread.

[hoytdwow 202]

album of the year

 

Wilco

Sky Blue Sky

[surferskin 30]

Dig

Light Grenades

 

by Incubus

[Angry White Male 0]

Album - Untitled - KoRn

 

Song - "What I've Done" - Linkin Park

[Yer mom 2]

I dont know but Kanye West sux

[frank 2,177]

DETHKLOK

[Eagles Green 34]

Ickythump.

[RLLD 3,588]

"supppermannnnn...."

[shake_a_leg 0]

Dig

Light Grenades

 

by Incubus

 

This might be the best song of the last 10 years, let alone this year....

[Joey Gladstone 33]

Big Casino- Jimmy Eat World

 

Album- White Stripes new one

[phillybear 365]

Song of the year: Dashboard by Modest Mouse.

Honorable mention: Lazy Eye by Silversun Pickups

 

Album of the Year: Paramore: Riot!

 

The Paramore album had more listenable songs than any other album I came across this year. They seem to have a knack for catchy singles. Otherwise, it was a very forgettable year in music albums.

[kutulu 1,564]

Album- White Stripes new one

 

 

[mobb_deep 919]

Radiohead - In Rainbows

 

or...

 

Explosions in the Sky - All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone

 

or...

 

Burial - Untrue

 

[SigEp316 0]

Not Even a Contest

 

 

 

[MicktheGreat 1]

My favorite albums from this year...

 

5. Radiohead -- "In Rainbows"

4. The National -- "Boxer"

3. The White Stripes -- "Icky Thump"

2. The Shins -- "Wincing the Night Away"

1. Wilco -- "Sky Blue Sky"

 

[cgod 0]

I nominate Finger Eleven - Paralyzer

[RicemanX 20]

Man, I need to pick up the Wilco and Arcade Fire CDs...here is what I have with albums.

 

10. Daphne Loves Derby - Good night witness light

9. Kings of Leon - Because of the times

8. Jay-Z - American Gangster

7. Arctic Monkeys - Favorite Worst Nightmare

6. Amy Winehouse - Back to black

5. Lil Wayne - Da Drought 3

4. Radiohead - In rainbows

3. UGK - Underground Kings

2. MIA - Kala

1. Kanye West - Graduation

 

 

Song: Kanye - Stronger...

[Hurricane Ditka 0]

Man, I need to pick up the Wilco and Arcade Fire CDs...here is what I have with albums.

 

10. Daphne Loves Derby - Good night witness light

9. Kings of Leon - Because of the times

8. Jay-Z - American Gangster

7. Arctic Monkeys - Favorite Worst Nightmare

6. Amy Winehouse - Back to black

5. Lil Wayne - Da Drought 3

4. Radiohead - In rainbows

3. UGK - Underground Kings

2. MIA - Kala

1. Kanye West - Graduation

Song: Kanye - Stronger...

Great List!!!

[Hurricane Ditka 0]

My favorite Albums/Songs this year:

 

ALBUM OF THE YEAR: CHEVELLE- Vena Sera

 

1a.. The White Stripes- Icky Thump

2. Modest Mouse- We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank

3. Maroon 5- It Won't Be Soon Before Long

4. OneRepublic- Dreaming Outloud

5. Foo Fighters- Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace

6. Fallout Boy- Infinity on High

 

 

SONG OF THE YEAR: CHEVELLE- I Get It

 

1a. The White Stripes- Icky Thump

1aa. Linkin Park- What I've Done

2. Bloodhound Gang- Screwing You on the Beach at Night

3. Maroon 5- Wake Up Call

4. One Republic- Apologize

5. Fallout Boy- This Ain't a Scene

6. Modest Mouse- Dashboard

7. Finger Eleven- Paralyzed

8. Foo Fighters- The Pretender

9. Good Charlotte- I Don't Want to be in Love

10. Three Days Grace- Never Too Late

 

The Song that has been in my head all year long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHEVELLE- Well Enough Alone

[NJJoe20 0]

I've listened to every song and every album released this year, and I can tell you, without question, that the best album is Of Montreal's Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? Runner up is Arcade Fire's Neon Bible.

 

Give Daft Punk all of the credit for Kanye West's biggest hit...

[HenryChinaski 1]

Album of the year:

 

Bright Eyes - Cassadaga

 

 

Also very good:

 

Wilco - Sky Blue Sky

Jay Z - American Gangster

Talib Kweli - Eardrum

[IndyTom 0]

Albums:

 

Amy Winehouse: Back To Black

John Mayer: Continuum

 

 

[broussard 0]

I'm too old. I don't know any of these bands/albums/songs.

[Me_2006 14]

Song of the year: Dashboard by Modest Mouse.

Honorable mention: Lazy Eye by Silversun Pickups

 

Album of the Year: Paramore: Riot!

 

The Paramore album had more listenable songs than any other album I came across this year. They seem to have a knack for catchy singles. Otherwise, it was a very forgettable year in music albums.

I would never in a million years have though you'd listen to Paramore.

 

 

 

Album of the year: Motion City Soundtrack- Even If It Kills Me

Honorable Mention: Arctic Monkeys - Favorite Worst Nightmare

 

 

Song of the Year: Bright Eyes- Four Winds

Honorable Mention and Bedroom Jam of the Year: J Holiday - Bed

[HenryChinaski 1]

I would never in a million years have though you'd listen to Paramore.

Album of the year: Motion City Soundtrack- Even If It Kills Me

Honorable Mention: Arctic Monkeys - Favorite Worst Nightmare

Song of the Year: Bright Eyes- Four Winds

Honorable Mention and Bedroom Jam of the Year: J Holiday - Bed

 

You're a Bright Eyes fan too?

 

Somehow I'm not surprised..

 

Conor Oberst is a focking genius.

[Me_2006 14]

You're a Bright Eyes fan too?

 

Somehow I'm not surprised..

 

Conor Oberst is a focking genius.

Hell yes he is.

 

I really feel like I forgot some good ones from earlier in the year though.

[Toro 1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3PgZ9bqShc...feature=related

 

Song of the Year

[Hurricane Ditka 0]

Song of the Year:

 

[sawilson 1]

This is my fav of the year:

 

[HenryChinaski 1]

Hell yes he is.

 

I really feel like I forgot some good ones from earlier in the year though.

 

Some good what?

 

Other albums/songs?

 

I think it was a down year for music, most new stuff that I bought - just seemed to leave alot to be desired.

 

Maybe it was just me, maybe I'm just getting old, newer music just hasn't affected me like it has previous years.

 

Cassadaga was one of the few albums that really got into my head, but all Bright Eyes albums do that to me, so I guess that's to be expected.

 

Wilco's album was good, but not as good as some of Tweedy's other work. It was different, so I give them credit for that, but definitley not on the level that I was hoping for.

 

Modest Mouse's album was somewhat of a letdown as well. I liked it, but just couldn't compare to some of their other work. But still good, nonetheless.

 

The Rilo Kiley album is pretty cool too. Trying to remember the name of the album..

 

Who else do you listen to?

 

I just started listening to M. Ward - have you ever heard him? Really good stuff, really talented. I'm just starting to get into alot of his stuff.

 

What about the Castanets? Ever heard of them? They are really focking good too, but I can't find too much material. Give them a listen see if you like -- http://www.myspace.com/castanets Listen to the Glory B Demo, Good Friend Yr Hunger.

 

I have to hear about new music through word of mouth, as the radio in New Orleans is focking awful. For a city that's supposed to be about music - sure doesn't have a radio station worth a fock. It's odd.