Best of 2007
Hooray. It’s time, once again, for my definitive guide to the best music of the year. This time round, I’ve decided to use the magic of embedded YouTube videos to showcase the albums do it the same way I did last year, so that you can make you’re own mind up as to whether I’m a) full of marvelous musical wisdom, or b) full of shite.
Notes:
1) Only two hip hop albums, both by white artists? Ouch.
2) Perhaps worryingly, my favourite song of the year is also by a white rapper.
3) It’s a much folksier selection than usual.
4) Best gig of the year? Goran Bregovic, Guca Festival, Serbia.
5) Worst gig of the year? Easy. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Shepherds Bush Empire, London. Only show I’ve walked out on in anger since Bowie’s useless Glass Spider tour.
6) Most overrated record of the year? Stars Of The Lid’s And Their Refinement Of The Decline. Let’s compare two viewpoints:
“I simply feel that they are making the most important music of the 21st century.” Ivo Watts-Russell - 4AD label founder.
“What a load of noodley old bollocks. Don’t be suckered into buying this twaddle.” Fraser Lewry - blogjam.com
7) Tip for 2008? The Imagined Village will win the Mercury Prize.
Previously:
Best of 2006
Best of 2005
Best of 2004
Best of 2003
Best of 2002
Best of 2001
Best of 2000
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I’ll bemoan the lack of Panda bear on your list. But you have El-P, Okkervil River and Malcolm Middleton in there, so whatever.
By Amardeep on 24 Dec 2007 at 10:57 am
wot? No epic45? *shakes head sadly*
By rob fitzpatrick on 26 Dec 2007 at 5:27 pm
Havn’t done mine yet, but Gogol Bordello will be the only band we agree on.
By Yorkshiresoul on 26 Dec 2007 at 5:47 pm
so this isn’t the most appropriate place to do this, but i just wanted to give you props for your sites. i heart me some kittenwars and catsinsinks. kudos for your creativity…from one web designer to another!
By gina on 26 Dec 2007 at 8:23 pm
I knew you’d be disappointed in me.
*sigh*
By fraser on 27 Dec 2007 at 1:17 am
Burial is just amazing! Plus the Battles album is pretty good. You’ve got good taste, keep it up!
By Benga on 09 Jan 2008 at 8:31 pm
I’ve heard of 6 of your top twenty pop groups, Frase. You’re getting too way out, as my mother warned me as a youth.
I like your older, funny ones.
By Mr Luke on 10 Jan 2008 at 9:54 pm
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