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Our Music Team's Favorite Albums of 2007
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1.
Back To Black (EXPLICIT) (CD)
 
Back To Black (EXPLICIT) (CD)
Amy Winehouse (Artist)
2007-03-13
Universal Republic


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Despite the fact that the tumult of Winehouse‘s personal life threatens to derail her promising career, she perfectly captures the essence of the traditional girl group sound and her talent is simply a revelation. Without a doubt, the best received album of 2007.
      
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2.
The Black And White Album (CD)
 
The Black And White Album (CD)
The Hives (Artist)
2007-11-13
A&M Records (USA)


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The best dressed Swedes in Rock return with another outburst, this time in black and white! Sexy, catchy and full of raw energy.
      
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3.
Lupe Fiasco's The Cool (EXPLICIT) (CD)
 
Lupe Fiasco's The Cool (EXPLICIT) (CD)
Lupe Fiasco (Artist)
2007-12-18
Atlantic (USA)


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Just sneaking in to finish the year off – Lupe Fiasco‘s new album, ‘The Cool‘ is exactly that. Every song on this album is perfect – you‘ll be hearing about Fiasco in 2008. For now, he makes it within the top 5 of best of 2007.
      
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4.
Raising Sand (CD)
 
Raising Sand (CD)
Alison Krauss (Artist) and Robert Plant (Artist)
2007-10-23


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T Bone Burnette‘s producing genius is nothing short of a marvel here as he orchestrates the intermingling of these two iconic voices with glorious restraint. A customer favorite!
      
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5.
In Rainbows (CD)
 
In Rainbows (CD)
Radiohead
2007-12-31
XL


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Radiohead is at the top of their game here, using every weapon in their arsenal and each track is imbued with an ease and grace unlike anything they‘ve ever done before. Responsible for causing one of music history‘s biggest comotions, this download-only album is now available everywhere CDs are sold.
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6.
Not Too Late (Digipak) (CD)
 
Not Too Late (Digipak) (CD)
Norah Jones (Artist)
2007-01-30
Blue Note Records (USA)


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One of the top selling CDs of 2007, Norah Jone‘s third album "Not Too Late" is a perfect blend of soul, jazz and old country with wisdom and grace that extends well beyond her years. A classic!
      
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7.
One Chance - Puccini, etc (CD)
 
One Chance - Puccini, etc (CD)
Paul Potts (Performer)
2007-09-18
Columbia (USA)


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While many critique his "untrained" voice and the fact that he made a recording too soon, the truth is that the story of Paul Potts and his debut CD are amazing. It is an amazing gift that this man has, to elicit such a profound emotional reaction in the listener. The Nella Fantasia is just heartbreakingly lovely. The last note on "Music of the Night" is absolutely beautifully rendered. A great CD especially for classical music and tenor solos.
      
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8.
The Scene Of The Crime (CD)
 
The Scene Of The Crime (CD)
Bettye LaVette (Artist)
2007-09-25


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Even more powerful than her previous effort. One of the best albums of the year in any genre.
      
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9.
Magic (CD)
 
Magic (CD)
Bruce Springsteen (Artist)
2007-10-02
Columbia (USA)


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This is the album we have been wanting Bruce to make for the past 25 years: unlike much of his recent work, the only theme here is superlative, rock anthems.
      
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10.
Graduation (CD)
 
Graduation (CD)
Kanye West (Artist)
2007-09-11
Def Jam (USA)


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You know who his name and his notoriety is well deserved. This is the type of album that pleases every hip hop palate. Kanye West beat out 50 Cent with this September 11th release that pinned the two rap superstars against one another in one of the most hyped music promotions of the year.
      
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11.
Bach: Suites for Unaccompanied Cello / Yo-Yo Ma (CD)
 
Bach: Suites for Unaccompanied Cello / Yo-Yo Ma (CD)
Yo-Yo Ma (Performer)
Sony Classical Great Performances


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This CD brings two great musical loves together: Bach and the cello. The fact that the cello is unaccompanied, and played exquisitely by Yo Yo Ma, makes listening such pure joy. You‘ve probably heard the prelude to Bach‘s Cello Suite #1 in G, whether you know the title or not; it‘s been featured in many movies and advertisements. Suite #1 is absolutely gorgeous and full of emotion, and absolutely worth your time to listen to - and Yo-Yo Ma plays not just the first but all six suites wonderfully on this two-disc album.
      
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12.
Dirt Farmer (CD)
 
Dirt Farmer (CD)
Levon Helm (Artist)
2007-10-30
Vanguard Records (USA)


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Grammy Nominated, DIRT FARMER is the first studio recording in 25 years for Levon Helm, the legendary drummer of The Band. Surprise trendsetter on Billboard‘s Heatseekers charts in 2007.
      
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13.
West (CD)
 
West (CD)
Lucinda Williams (Artist)
2007-02-13
Lost Highway Records


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Accomplished singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams touches a nerve with her latest album, a highly personal musical memoir, chronicling the death of her mother and the breakup of a turbulent relationship. An intense and very moving masterpiece of song.
      
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14.
Chrome Dreams II (CD)
 
Chrome Dreams II (CD)
Neil Young (Artist)
2008-01-15
Reprise


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Chrome Dreams II showcases Young‘s versatility and transcends all expectations to deliver the most satisfying Young record in years.
      
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15.
Challengers (CD)
 
Challengers (CD)
The New Pornographers (Artist)
2007-08-21
Matador


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This is close to perfect power pop throughout and Neko Case‘s voice is both dazzling and heartbreaking on the title track.
      
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16.
Icky Thump (CD)
 
Icky Thump (CD)
The White Stripes (Artist)
2007-06-19
Warner Bros. Records


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Icky Thump is full of the brash and bombastic songs the duo is best known for but there‘s a little something for everyone here, from bagpipes to mariachi. A return to form for fans of Elephant.
      
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17.
The Reminder (CD)
 
The Reminder (CD)
Feist (Artist)
2007-05-01
Interscope Records (USA)


$11
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Surely you already know this one; 1234 was arguably the catchiest song of the year.
      
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18.
Mothership (CD)
 
Mothership (CD)
Led Zeppelin (Artist)
2007-11-13
Rhino Records (USA)


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An impressive 24-track, two-CD collection that spans the illustrious career of Led Zeppelin. All eight of the band‘s classic studio albums are represented here, with the tracks being personally selected by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones.
      
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19.
Kala (CD)
 
Kala (CD)
M.I.A. (Artist)
2007-08-21


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Where the girls at? MIA is one word: brilliant. Check out how this UK-born and raised Sri Lankan fuses beats and influences from around the globe in one album.
      
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20.
Boxer (CD)
 
Boxer (CD)
The National (Artist)
2007-05-22
Beggars Banquet (USA)


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From the first listen, you will be riveted by Matt Berninger‘s beautiful, brooding voice and repeated plays do nothing to diminish his powerful spell.
 
21.
Growing Pains (CD)
 
Growing Pains (CD)
Mary J. Blige (Artist)
2007-12-18
Geffen Records (USA)


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With over 40 million CDs sold and six Grammy Awards earned, the queen of Hip-hop and R&B and one of the most widely respected artists in the business, Mary J Blige‘s late 2007 entry, "Growing Pains" takes a well deserved and respected place in our list of top albums. Gorgeous and true to form.
      
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22.
T.I. Vs T.I.P. (CD)
 
T.I. Vs T.I.P. (CD)
T.I. (Artist)
2007-07-03
Atlantic (USA)


$11
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Imagine one of the most talented hip hop artists in an all out battle with himself. This album reveals T.I.‘s inner demons and undisputed talents.
      
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23.
Because Of The Times (CD)
 
Because Of The Times (CD)
Kings Of Leon (Artist)
2007-04-03
RCA Records (USA)


$11
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Rock out and empathize with the Kings as they recount their unfortunate experiences with bad women, fast cars and tough breaks.
      
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24.
Neon Bible (CD)
 
Neon Bible (CD)
The Arcade Fire (Artist)
2007-03-06
Merge Records


$11
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Ambitious sophomore album with distinctive 80‘s influences from Bruce Springsteen to the Call and beyond.
      
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25.
Kill To Get Crimson (CD)
 
Kill To Get Crimson (CD)
Mark Knopfler (Artist)
2007-10-23


$13
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Guitar god and Dire Straits frontman, Mark Knopfler continues to prove his place at the forefront of rock today with this fantastic release, beautiful and lyrically rich.
      
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