Timboh56 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 For me, hands down In Rainbows by Radiohead. They made big news with their "Pay whatever you want" dealio, but I think the album was much more than a breakthrough in that regard. It's one of the most refreshing, fascinating albums I've heard in some time, crawling with electronica and experimentation. Radiohead is truly a pioneer band. In a decade they will be legends. Honorable Mentions: The Neon Bible, Arcade Fire, and Memory Almost Full, Paul Mccartney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Friend Opportunity- Deerhoof Hands down this album has some fucking epic songs, and they are even more sonically explosive when you hear them live. This is an awesome album from a class band. The singing, the drumming, the weird sounds, the minimalist guitar, ALL awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Magic - Bruce Springsteen Aside from the Eagles, nothing else that came out this year caught my eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pagemeister Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Latest Foo Fighters CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myledzep Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 What about Raising Sand: Allison Krause/Robert Plant? This is one of the best albums I've heard in 2007. I imagine this album will make many best of lists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mor7mx Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I'm a huge fan of Radiohead, and I REALLY think In Rainbows is their worst album since Pablo Honey... No more comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris The Spider Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Soft Targets by Earl Greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oziumrules Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 2006/2007 10,000 Days - TOOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 because of the times - kings of leon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourSticks Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 The Klaxons - Myths Of the Near Future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Raising Sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadsong Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Radiohead - In Rainbows Arcade Fire - Neon Bible The Good, The Bad & The Queen - The Good, The Bad & The Queen Kings Of Leon - Because Of The Times Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Baby 81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isle of Lucy Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 What about Raising Sand: Allison Krause/Robert Plant? This is one of the best albums I've heard in 2007. I imagine this album will make many best of lists. That's my pick also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Here's two albums that I come to think of for the moment.. The Sadies - New Seasons Allmusic.com review: It's almost disorienting to imagine that a band as good as the Sadies can still find room to improve each time they go into the studio, but Canada's greatest contribution to Americana since Blue Rodeo have been consistently topping themselves with each new album, and their sixth, New Seasons, is another triumph. It should come as no surprise that the Sadies are in superb instrumental form here and demonstrating an effortless mastery of a range of different sounds and styles; "What's Left Behind" is a superb evocation of the late-period Byrds with guitar work that would make Clarence White envious, "The Trial" is a deeply atmospheric Southern gothic tale with just the right degree of ominous atmosphere, "A Simple Aspiration" could pass for a lost Paisley Underground classic with its subtly psychedelic guitar figures, "The Land Between" is simply gorgeous folk-rock, and the opening bluegrass breakdown makes you wish these guys had let listeners hear more than 48 seconds of it. But for a band that used to prefer playing instrumentals over approaching the vocal mike, brothers Dallas Good and Travis Good have learned to sing nearly as well as they play guitar, and their harmonies add another layer of beauty and mystery to their music. The group's songwriting continues to impress, with the heartbroken "Sunset to Dawn" and "The Trial" sounding uncannily like lost country classics and the two-part "The Last Inquisition" showing they know how to write a good scary guitar figure for themselves. While ex-Jayhawk Gary Louris helped produce New Seasons, precious little of his influence is audible here; the Sadies have created a powerful and evocative sound on their previous albums, and with New Seasons they've given that sound its ideal definition. Thunder Express - Republic Disgrace Review from www.thecutting-edge.net THUNDER EXPRESS IS THE CUTTING EDGE`S PICK FOR RECORD OF THE MONTH!!! The title, Republic Disgrace, says it all with acid lyrics and sonic reverberations. The sophomore outing for Thunder Express plays out like a travel log of the Hellacopter's last US tour. A side project for Hellacopter guitarist Robert "Strings" Dahlqvist, Thunder Express allows him to explore deeper territory than his day job including his own brand of country, soul and R&B. There's the catchy little ditty "New York Gold," the caustic "Vegas" and the farewell "Leaving With Ease" that all come together in a very personal very 70s-styled groove. Where the first Thunder Express record was influenced by late 60's Detroit rawk, Republic Disgrace tips its hat more to the Rolling Stones. The same friendly "Dahlqvist" licks are there from the frantic strumming of "Switch" to the manic intro in "Vegas" and Robert Pehrsson (rhythm and lead guitar), Jens Lagergren (bass) and Jesper Karlsson (drums) are there to help get the emotion just right. In this outfit Dahlqvist sings as well as plays guitar. He makes for a capable vocalist and actually finds his foray in the rhythm and blues-soaked title track "Republic Disgrace." Joining him is the brilliant Jaqee on duet and backing vocals. She is the soul that makes the song unique. Her quivering high pitched caterwaul defines passion and, mixed with the guitar strut and dirty solo, grinds out a perfect roadhouse classic. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree and several songs could easily be Hellacopter outtakes including the garage rocker "Switch," the catchy "Everybody Knows about a Broken Heart" and the riff-heavy "From Pleasure To Pain." All have landmark hooks in the chords that keep them around long after they're gone. Yet, it¹s the mold-breaking "Matrimotion" that makes Thunder Express stand on its own. The languid country-vibe of the song is unique to Dahlqvist as he keeps the structure simple with emphasis on the vocals in a Tom Waits/ Nick Cave kinda way. New Orleans/Nashville songwriter Anders Osborne is Robert's cousin and recently scored a number one hit with Tim McGraw in "Watch the Wind Blow By." He lends his pen to Dahlqvist on the mid-tempo "Pick It Up" a raw blues stomper that follows the Jon Spencer meets The Black Keys instrumental "Hellberg's Lament." Maintaining his pure love of Kiss the guitarist can't resist throwing in the slick "New York Gold" with its Stooges surf riff. "Vegas" is obviously the thriller of the set. A story about last year's Hellacopter's tour, it pokes fun at every city they played and the woeful mishaps along the way. The song climaxes with the chorus, Trouble's gonna follow us down the road / and I need someone to lean on. At the production helm is Mattias Bärjed (Soundtrack of Our Lives) who find the band's voice in the Pink Floyd-ish "Panic" - a gem if ever there was one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 arctic monkeys - favourite worst nightmare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoDragon Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 That's my pick also. Me three! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetTheLedOut Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 If anyone's heard it, Fools Want Noise by Oh My God is by far the best album I've heard from this year. Nothing comes close, although I would also nominate the Plant/Krauss album, Radiohead album, and a few others that escape me at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mor7mx Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 2006/2007 10,000 Days - TOOL That's the best album in tha last 2 years, but still, it was not released in 2007, so I don't think it counts in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I have no idea what the best album of 2007 is so far but my favorite at this point is Raising Sand followed by these albums, EPs and DVDs, in no particular order: Ryan Adams Easy Tiger Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles Diamonds In the Dark Jimmy Buffett Live In Anguilla Mitch Easter Dynamico Mary Gauthier Between Daylight & Dark The Gourds Noble Creatures Jason Isbell Sirens of the Ditch Bill Kirchen Hammer of the Honky Tonk Gods Lyle Lovett It's Not Big, It's Large John Prine & Mac Wiseman Standard Songs for Ordinary People R.E.M. Live Son Volt The Search Southern Culture on the Skids Countrypolitian Favorites Two Dollar Pistols Here Tomorrow, Gone Today Wilco Sky Blue Sky Archvial Release/Reissues Chris Knight The Trailer Tapes Neil Young Live At Massey Hall 1971 Todd Snider Peace, Love & Anarchy: (Rarities, B-Sides and Demos, Vol.1) Compilations Various Artists Oxford American Southern Music Sampler #9 Various Artists Finest Worksongs: Athens Bands Play the Songs of R.E.M. Box Sets Pearl Jam Live at the Gorge EPs Ryan Adams & the Cardinals Follow the Lights Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3 Sex, Food, Death...and Tarantulas Patty Hurst Shifter Fugitive Glue DVDs Jimmy Buffett Live In Anquilla Johnny Cash The Best of The Johnny Cash Show Guy Clark Live From Austin, TX Pearl Jam Immagine In Cornice: Picture in a Frame John Prine Soundstage 1980 Todd Snider The Devil You Know R.E.M. Live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Tripper Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Jesus Christ. Well, being the Stripes fanatic I am, I must say I ADORE Icky Thump. Also: Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon - Devendra Banhart Little Amber Bottles - Blanche Good Bad Not Evil - The Black Lips Neon Bible - The Arcade Fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manderlyh Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Raising Sand or the Foo Fighters' new album. I like what I've heard from them both quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muse Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 This thread is moot until we find out for certain whether the next My Bloody Valentine album will come out this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadZep Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 This thread is moot until we find out for certain whether the next My Bloody Valentine album will come out this year. This year? I have doubts it will be out by next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kevster Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 So far, for me, it's the White Stripes' "Icky Thump". Who knows, we may all be raving about a b**tl*g of a certain gig which is apparently taking place on 12th December... I reckon it'll be on bit torrent sites within 12 hoursof the gig finishing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissandra Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 The only one I heard that I liked was "Blackbird" by Alter Bridge, but most of it took a while to grow on me and I don't like two of the fourteen songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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