Let's see some lists!!!!!
I've been doing one for years.
It started when i worked in music retail,
and after moving over to the business side of things
a lot of industry people e-mail their lists to each other.
it's fun to see what everyone liked for the year.

So let's see yours!
Only a couple of rules to try and make it relevant.
It has to have been released in 2007.
Usually re-issues and compilations don't really count either,
but what the heck.

I'll start.

So. I have to open with the notation that
i got the Amy Winehouse on import last year.
so, i can't include it on this year's list like a lot of people are.
otherwise that would've easily been my 1.

So, here's the deal.

10. The Magic Numbers - Those The Brokes
I absolutely adore this band. I listen to them, and i'm happy.

9. Jill Scott - The Real Thing (Words and Sounds Vol. 3)
C'mon. It's Jill Scott. Of course she made the list.

8. Tracey Thorn - Out Of The Woods
I never tire of her voice. Never ever.

7. Jonatha Brooke - Careful What You Wish For
Okay, so i'm somewhat biased by the fact that i've been not so secretely in love with her for years but that's besides the point.

6. Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals - Lifeline
They went right off of the road, and into the studio for what is one of their finest efforts to date. Bravo, Ben.

5. Roisin Murphy - Overpowered
That thing i said about Tracey Thorn? Ditto with Roisin. Love her. Would love another Moloko project.

4. Nino Moschela - The Fix
I hadn't heard anything about this guy and the cd i got was a gift from a friend, and i ended banging this record for the entire year for the most part.

3. Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings - 100 Days, 100 Nights
Easily my favorite show of the year, and one of the most played cd's of the year for me. No brainer.

2. Lily Allen - Alright, Still
Just a fun ass record with catchy ass hooks. Probably the second most requested artist at Groovelounge right behind.....

1. Mark Ronson - Version
This record should've been called "Genius". Because it was. I'd have bought this for the Britney Spears cover alone, but you throw in an Amy Winehouse AND a Lily Allen track? 1. Period.



Best shows of the year:
The Magic Numbers @ Michigan Theater
Sharon Jones & Dap Kings - Magic Stick

Biggest Disappoinment:
PRINCE. Your album SUCKED and you've lost your mind.

Wow.
NO one else does these?

My list would include these (in no order):

Mark Ronson - Version
Tori Amos - American Doll Posse
Kylie Minogue - X
Roísín Murphy - Overpowered
Björk - Volta
Duran Duran - Red Carpet Massacre
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings - 100 Days, 100 Nights
Seal - System
Meshell Ndegeocello - The World Has Made Me the Man of My Dreams
Goldfrapp - Seventh Tree (still unreleased...)
[Edited 12/19/07 9:41am]

I did one like a month ago, but I think this is my final list:

Neon Bible (Arcade Fire)
Magic (Springsteen)
Undisputed Truth (Brother Ali)
Finding Forever (Common)
Alright Still (Lily Allen)
Sound of Silver (LCD Soundsystem)
Under the Blacklight (Rilo Kiley)
Songs of Mass Destruction (Annie Lennox)
Proof of Youth (Go Team)
Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall (Rufus Wainwright)
[Edited 12/19/07 10:11am]

MendesCity said:

Damm...forgot to include Songs of Mass Destruction

MikeMatronik said:

I think it's her best since the Eurythmics heyday
[Edited 12/19/07 10:34am]

MendesCity said:

I think U may be correct on that, but my favorite is still Medusa. Very close to me

Did anything come out in 07 that wasn't a reissue?

Just kidding.

The albums that I purchased (and liked) that I liked for 07 (in no particular order).

Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains
Angie Stone - The Art of Love and War
Joss Stone - Introducing
Rhianna - Good Girl Gone Bad
Keyshia Cole - Just Like You


I can't think of any albums form guys that I liked this year. All of the major releases by men were very disappointing (as a whole) (PE included).

Mika - Life in Cartoon World

Amy Winehouse - Back to Black

Erasure - Light at the End of the world

Duran Duran - Red Carpet Massacre

MC Solaar - Chaptre 7

Siouxsie - Mantaray

Chaka Kahn - Funk This

Seal - System

Funk This (Chaka Khan)
The Chase: Suite 1 (Janelle Monae)
Million Dollar Baby Mixtape (Ms. Jade)
Growing Pains (MJB)
Introducing Joss Stone
As I Am (Alicia Keys)
Kala (M.I.A.)
R&B Mixtape (Keisha Jackson)
Finding Forever (Common)
Volta(Björk)

there's more than 10
like Killa Cam's
Public Enemy #1 mixtape
Remy Ma's BX Files mixtape
Mika's album
Kanye's

I believe 2006 was a
better year for music
[Edited 12/19/07 13:14pm]

I only bought 5


Kelly Clarkson "My December"
Prince "Planet Earth"
Maroon 5 "It Won't Be Soon Before Long"
Joss Stone "Introducing Joss Stone"
Mika "Life In Cartoon Motion"


Maroon 5's being my favourite

.
[Edited 12/19/07 13:17pm]

Do they have to be released in 2007 or just bought in 2007?

Meshell Ndegeocello - The World Has Made Me..
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Coheed and Cambria - NO World for Tomorow
Bloc Party - Weekend in the City
Noisettes - Whats the Time Mr. Wolf?
Talib Kweli - Eardrum
Bjork - Volta
Interpol - OUr LOve to Admire
Common - Finding Forever
Blonde Redhead - 23

Honorable mention: Chaka Khan - Funk THis.
[Edited 12/19/07 13:24pm]

LittleBLUECorvette said:

wow... that'd be a whole nother list

Chaka Khan's FUNK THIS
effortlessly shits on
everything that came out this year

but I discovered some rarities
(as I'm always doing)

like The Pointer Sisters'
first two albums (WOW is all I have to say)

Phoebe Snow's first album (once again WOW)

there was one particular thread here
that sparked an interest in me
for the Jamaica Queens artists of the
late 70's early 80's
Tom Browne, Bernard Wright...

I discovered so much music this year

ButterscotchPimp said:

they will be @ the HOB
in New Orleans this coming
Saturday I believe

damn I wanted to go too
too short of a notice
I completely forgot

unkemptpueblo said:

Highlighted red and I'll add:
Mary J Growing Pains

MsLegs said:

MsLegs said:

I've heard this is really good.

2007 wasn't as good as 2006 for music, but these are great:


1) In Rainbows - Radiohead

2) Icky Thumb - The White Stripes

3) Momento - Bebel Gilberto

4) The Traveling Wilburys

5) Goochelaars & Geesten - Spinvis

6) Planet Earth - Prince

7) A Perfect World - Raul Midón

8) Graduation - Kanye West

9) Finding Forever - Common

10)Volta - Bjork

wow... add this one to my list

completely forgot about it
great album

*the first half anyway
it gets kinda "bleh"
after "Paint Me Over"...

great album nonetheless

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Released, cuz otherwise what's the point?
then it's just "what records did you like" which is a whole different thread.

unkemptpueblo said:

Mary J is throwing down.

Icky Thump ~The White Stripes (kick ass album)
Graduation ~Kanye West
In Rainbows ~ Radiohead
It Won't Be Soon Before Long ~Maroon 5
Back To Black ~Amy Winehouse (even tho it came out in late 06)

Biggest Disappointments: Prince and Alicia Keys

1. LCD Soundsystem- Sound of Silver
2. Chromeo- Fancy Footwork
3. !!!- Myth Takes
4. Kylie Minogue- X
5. Annie Lennox- Songs of Mass Destruction
6. Björk- Volta
7. Arcade Fire- Neon Bible
8. Prince- Planet Earth
9. P J Harvey- White Chalk
10. Bat for Lashes- Fur and Gold (US 2007 release)
11. Justice- †
12. Yeah Yeah Yeahs- Is Is (EP)
13. Deborah Harry- Necessary Evil
14. Blonde Redhead- 23
15. Robyn- Robyn
16. Modest Mouse- We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank

Biggest disappointment:

Interpol- Our Love to Admire

Moonbeam said:

Nice list! The only one I disagree with is PJ Harvey. I love her to death, but White Chalk to me was just ...
[Edited 12/19/07 20:01pm]

MendesCity said:

I can see how it would alienate some fans. It was a huge risk, and I admire that. I really like the piano and minimalism, so this album is right up my alley.

10 that come to mind in no particular order.


Mavis Staples...



...We'll Never Turn Back


Michael Brecker...



...Pilgrimage


Eldar Djangirov...



...ELDAR re-imagination


Soulive...



...No Place Like Soul


Chaka Khan...



...Funk This


Herbie Hancock...



...River: the joni letters


David Witham...



...Spinning The Circle


Mark Knopfler...



...Kill To Get Crimson


Marcus Miller...



...Free


Christian Scott...



...Anthem



tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431

Moonbeam said:

OMG!! Finally someone else who likes her!!

In no particular order, and I only have 7 (so far).


Me'shell Ndegeocello - "The World Has Made Me The Man Of My Dreams"
Bjork - "Volta"
Tori Amos - "American Doll Posse"
Prince - "Planet Earth"
Joni Mitchell - "Shine"
Rufus Wainwright - "Release The Stars"
Annie Lennox - "Songs Of Mass Destruction"

I have to wait until after I do my final music shop visit, on the day after after Christmas before I can compile a top ten but some stand out artists of this year have included...

Maroon 5
Feist
Amy Winehouse
Lily Allen
Noisettes
Nine Inch Nails
Bjork
Rihanna
Reel Big Fish
M.I.A.
Bat For Lashes
Gloria Estefan
The Pipettes
Chromeo
Britney Spears
Radiohead
Alicia Keys
Blaqk Audio