so, yeah, I liked more than 40 albums this year. The standouts are in this list, and I'm not sure if I have forgotten anything. If I did forget something I probably didn't like it much to begin with. So I guess I can say these are the cream of the crop of albums-that-missed-the-top-40. Since there are tons of albums here don't expect long writeups.
In no particular order:
Grinderman - Grinderman
Well, I lied. This album would probably be #41. Probably the most badass album of the year. Nick Cave = king of the badasses.
Best Song: No ***** Blues
Band Of Horses - Cease To Begin
This album I have really gotten into late. If I started listening to it earlier it probably would of made it on the top 40. Would it embarrassing to say that what got me back to listen to this album was the last episode of Gossip Girl? oh well, I guess I just did.
Best Song: The General Specific
Queens Of The Stone Age - Era Vulgaris
I'm actually kinda surprised this didn't make it on. I don't remember thinking this album was inferior to any of Queens' previous albums. "Sick Sick Sick" does Suck Suck Suck though. however, "3's and 7's" and "Make It Wit' Chu" more then make up for it. one thing that is for certain is that the Era Vulgaris album cover would be really high on my album covers list.
Best Song: 3's & 7's
Hilary Duff - Dignity
Anyone who has heard this album and says that they don't like it are lying to themselves. This album is just danceable, fun, and catchy as **** (which is pretty catchy, imo). If you don't like this album only because you are trying to act cool then you are lame.
Best Song: Dignity
Caribou - Andorra
Canada represent! this album is great. check it out if you haven't.
Best Song: Melody Day
The Nightwatchman - One Man Revolution
This album was a surprise. Expected absolutely nothing from it, and it turned out to be a great album. I played it a lot in the Spring, but then stopped for some reason. If it would of got more play from me throughout the year it probably could of made the top 40.
Best Song: The Road I Must Travel
Gogol Bordello - Super Taranta!
This is a fun band for the summer. Their two albums got quite a bit of play this summer, and it just brings a fun atmosphere automatically. Only reason why this album didn't make it on? because their first album Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike got more play from me then this new one. So maybe if Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike came out this year instead of Super Taranta! then that album would of most likely made it in the top 40. Super Taranta! certainly isn't bad (else it wouldn't make this list, obviously), I just don't think it's as strong as Gypsy Punks. Still worthy of your time though.
Best Song: Dub The Frequencies Of Love
Iron & Wine - The Shepherd's Dog
I got really into Sam Beam, aka Iron & Wine, this year with the release of The Shepherd's Dog in September. it's a great album that everyone should check out.
Best Song: Innocent Bones
Dropkick Murphys - The Meanest of Times
Another quality album from the Dropkick Murphys. I guess that's the sign of a good year.
Best Song: Tomorrow's Industry
Tiger Army - Music From Regions Beyond
Of all the great success stories of 2007, Tiger Army was one of the most deserved. They have been putting out great albums for nearly a decade on Hellcat, and now with Music From Regions Beyond they scored a big Modern Rock hit with "Forever Fades Away". With that said, I don't think the album is as good as their previous albums (obviously not because of the success if you think that's why. It just isn't as good as their other albums). It's still worth checking out though, and I hope the success continues on in their career.
Best Song: Afterworld
Sean Price - Master P
This is the mixtape Sean Price of the Boot Camp Clik released over the summer. He also released the pretty good Jesus Price Supastar, but Master P is much better. If you like hip-hop, and haven't heard Sean Price (or the Boot Camp Clik for that matter) then what's your problem?
Best Song: BCCC (Frankenstein) feat. Buckshot and Tek
Consequence - Don't Quit Your Day Job
dude is so underrated. He dropped a quality album very quietly. It also has probably one of my favorite singles of the whole year in "Don't Forget 'Em". This album is probably $6.99 by now in the stores so just buy it to support 'Quence.
Best Song: Don't Forget 'Em
Project Pat - Walkin' Bank Roll
Project Pat released an album last year that was alright called Crook By Da Book. Walkin' Bank Roll is much better. check it out.
Best Song: Rubberband Me
CunninLynguists - Dirty Acres
easily one of the most underrated hip-hop groups out there now with Kno from the group also being one of the most underrated hip-hop producers. If you are tired of what is out there in hip-hop, you need to check this out. If you don't, then please quit bitching about that. It's your loss you don't want to check out anything different other then what is on the radio/TV.
Best Song: Wonderful feat. Devin The Dude
Dan Wilson - Free Life
Hey! It's the lead singer from Semisonic! This album has been in the works for years, and it's finally out and it's great. Rick Rubin produced it, and it features some really great songs. It's a very relaxing record. If you want to hear some great songs with great lyrics and hooks then do check this out. There's also a version of "Easy Silence" from the Dixie Chicks' Taking The Long Way album in which he co-wrote a bunch of songs on.
Best Song: Free Life
The National - Boxer
man, i'm so angry at myself. Another case of an album I waited way too long to listen to. I first listened to it yesterday, and I really enjoy it. This album without a doubt would of made my top 40. I really need to stop doing this to myself.
Best Song: Slow Show
so, woo. done all that now. #6 album will be up tomorrow. I
might do one more music related sidelist before I get into the TV/Movies stuff, but I guess i'll just see if I have enough material for one.
thanks for the comments! I accept them all. positive or negative.