NG's Top 30 Joints Of 2007....Presents : Number 18 & 17
NG's Top 30 Joints Of 2007....Presents : Number 18 & 17
18. Robin Thicke - Lost Without You
Released: March 13, 2007.
From the Album : The Evolution of Robin Thicke
If you think Justin Timberlake is the sole white soul brother on the beat you are wrong. Robin Thicke is going places with this track "Lost With Out You", a deep song of love and passion. It's a long journey since "When I Get You Alone" for Robin Thicke. The singer transforms from behind the scene gig to one of the biggest artists of 2007. What a huge hit "Lost Without You" has become, the song defines Thicke's career at his highest point yet. Also, the track is possibly one of my favorite love songs this year.
17. Foo Fighters - The Pretender
Released: September 17, 2007.
From the Album : Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace
Holy cow, Foo Fighters! If you don't like this song then something is wrong with you. The Foos are back with a bang with their new album "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace". "The Pretender" is perhaps their most aggressive moment since "All My Life". Dave Grohl sings softly at the beginning of the song then boom! a cruching sound of electronic guitar sets in. As Grohl sings on the chorus, "What if I say I'm not like the others? What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays. You're the pretender. What if I say I will never surrender?", it doesn't get any better than this.