inspired by peter, i put together my 2007 album list (a little early, but i don't think there's anything else really coming out).

i'm being kinda unfair with this list. for example, one was originally released in 2006 but i still consider it this year because it wasn't available here until 2007. another just came out overseas but won't be released here until next year. as hypocritical as it is, it still counts. but no, goldfrapp doesn't count as there are rumors it isn't finished (whatever).

HOWEVER, i must say that year has been hella surprising. i would say half these bands i had almost NO interest in before 2007. i didn't think their past efforts were that great, but they really blew me away this year (i'm talking to you panda bear, jens, glass candy, blonde redhead, and especially tegan & sara). others i felt "eh" about but was EXTREMELY astounded (seriously, the new raveonettes is fucking killer). and, i was disappointed by old favorites (bjork and imperial teen). however, this was a good year for some sexy music (thanks chromatics).

and then there was one band i had no idea existed, but ended up making my favorite album of the year. really, what it all comes down to is perfect pop. and they sure did do it.

20. sahara hotnights--"what if leaving is a loving thing"
19. yelle--"pop-up"
18. bonde do role--"...with lasers"
17. lily allen--"alright, still"
16. panda bear--"person pitch"
15. imperial teen--"the hair the tv the baby and the band"
14. interpol--"our love to admire"
13. bjork--"volta"
12. sally shapiro--"disco romance"
11. jens lekman--"night falls over kortedala"
10. glass candy--"b/e/a/t/b/o/x"
09. m.i.a.--"kala"
08. tegan & sara--"the con"
07. chromatics--"night drive"
06. yeah yeah yeahs--"is is"
05. roisin murphy--"overpowered"
04. stereo total--"paris<>berlin"
03. blonde redhead--"23"
02. the raveonettes--"lust lust lust"
01. bella--"no one will know"