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|Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (CD)|
Foo Fighters (Artist)
2007-09-25
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This highly acclaimed record is nominated for
five grammies and showcases the Foo Fighters at their best. If you don‘t
own it, you need to.
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|Bloody Radio (CD)|
Grayskul (Artist)
2007-09-11
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Seattle-based supergroup consisting of members
of the West Coast rap collective Oldominion, Grayskul‘s second outing,
Bloody Radio, carried enough swag from collaborators Cage, Slug and Aesop
Rock to propel them to the forefront of the underground hip-hop community.
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|Under The Black Light (CD)|
Rilo Kiley (Artist)
2007-08-21
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Under the Blacklight takes Rilo Kiley into
more commercial territory than they‘ve ever ventured into previously. Jenny
Riley‘s divine vocals dominate.
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|Renunciation (CD)|
David S. Ware (Artist)
2007-04-10
AUM Fidelity
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This live date shows the brute power of this
raw quartet to its fullest. Ware proves again that he is one of the greatest
living sax players on the scene.
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|Cassadaga (CD)|
Bright Eyes (Artist)
2007-04-10
Saddle Creek Records
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More first class introspection from Coner
Oberst, tempered in parts by sweet background vocals, pedal steel and
dobro.
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|Cross (CD)|
Justice (Artist)
2007-07-10
Vice Records
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"Dance" is the undisputed party track of the
year. Own this slice of France‘s finest and see what all the kids are
fussing about. One of several great releases this year by the trendsetting
VICE Records.
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|Cease To Begin (CD)|
Band Of Horses (Artist)
2007-10-09
Sub Pop Records (USA)
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In the same vein as Ryan Adams but with a good
dose of My Morning Jacket mixed in, You‘ll be completely hooked.
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|Alright, Still (EXPLICIT) (CD)|
Lily Allen (Artist)
2007-01-30
Capitol/EMI Records
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Who would have guessed that the
tabloid-friendly and infamously bratty daughter of reknowned British actor
Keith Allen could pull off such a mature, layered and intense sound?
"Alright, Still" takes a page out of the Gwen Stefani book of reggae-infused
dance pop. Now we know why the Chemical Brothers dig her so much!
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|Year Zero (Digipak) (CD)|
Nine Inch Nails (Artist)
2007-04-17
Interscope Records (USA)
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Trent Reznor employs all his powers of
seduction to draw you in to this sinister concept album detailing a dark,
post-apocalyptic world.
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|American Gangster (EXPLICIT) (CD)|
Jay-Z (Artist)
2007-11-06
Def Jam (USA)
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Hip hop mogul, superstar, American Gangster -
Jay-Z, the quintessential king of rhymes, is back with his best outing in
years.
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|The Con (CD)|
Tegan & Sara (Artist)
2007-07-24
Sire Records (USA)
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Canadian indie rock was a dominating player in
2007 - with over 10 Canadian acts making it into our top 100 this year.
Having achieved cross-border success with this release, Canada‘s favorite
sapphic identical twin duo, Tegan and Sara, introduce themselves to a wider
audience with this compelling release.
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|Version (CD)|
Mark Ronson (Artist)
2007-07-10
Red Ink (USA)
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Better known as the producer behind Amy
Winehouse than as a solo artist, "Version" denotes the true genius of Mark
Ronson. His cover of The Smith‘s "Stop Me" is one of the best tracks of
the year.
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|The Best Of Andrea Bocelli: Vivere (CD)|
Andrea Bocelli (Artist)
2007-10-30
Decca (USA)
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Andrea Bocelli, the world‘s most popular
tenor (and best selling) and pop sensation as well, has recorded The Best of
Andrea Bocelli, Vivere. The Songs include a nice selection of some of
Bocelli‘s best work. Bocelli has a beautiful voice that expresses much
emotion. His tone and diction are superb. Tracks include La Voce Del
Silenzio, Songo, Il mare calmo della sera, Dare to Live (Vivere), Canto
Della Terra, A Te, Besame Mucho, Time to Say Goodbye (Con te partire), Io Ci
Saro, Romanza, Vivo Per Lei, Melodramma, Bellissime Stelle, The Prayer and
Because We Believe.
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|Favourite Worst Nightmare (CD)|
Arctic Monkeys (Artist)
2007-04-24
Warner Bros.
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On their second outing, the Arctic Monkeys
more than live up to all of the Britpop hype and fervent accolades that have
been heaped their way.
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|We'll Never Turn Back (CD)|
Mavis Staples (Artist)
2007-04-24
Anti (USA)
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Ry Cooder‘s impeccable production and
Staples‘ moving voice combine for the finest album of her career. It
doesn‘t get much better than this.
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|Writer's Block (CD)|
Peter Bjorn And John (Artist)
2007-02-06
AlmostGold
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Responsible for possibly the greatest
whistling song ever recorded, not to mention one of the stand-out videos of
the past year, this trio from Sweden beam with "Writer‘s Block" and finally
garner the Indie attention they deserve!
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|Ire Works (CD)|
The Dillinger Escape Plan (Artist)
2007-11-13
Relapse Records (USA)
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Dillinger Escape Plan is as heavy as it gets;
it‘s elevated, intelligent metalcore and it rocks HARD.
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|Ear Drum (CD)|
Talib Kweli (Artist)
2007-08-21
Warner Bros. Records
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A prolific rapper and critical darling of the
underground scene, Talib Kweli may well be the most underrated artist in
hip-hop today. This album is a perfect listening companion to Kweli‘s work
with rap‘s other great underachiever, Mos Def.
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|Old School (CD)|
Koko Taylor (Artist)
2007-04-03
Alligator Records
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Taylor‘s homage to Chicago blues looks both
forward and backwards at the genre with wonderful results. Her voice has
mellowed a little with age but is still remarkably expressive.
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|White Chalk (CD)|
PJ Harvey (Artist)
2007-10-02
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This is a haunting, challenging record from an
artist who continues to take the road less traveled; White Chalk is a spooky
and powerful reminder of how music can dig into your soul like nothing
else.
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|Baby 81 (CD)|
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (Artist)
2007-05-01
Red Ink (USA)
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$9
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B.R.M.C. return to Jesus and Mary Chain
inspired crunchy guitars and fuzz after 2005‘s detour into Americana with
"Howl".
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|100 Days, 100 Nights (CD)|
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings (Artist)
2007-10-02
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$12
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With the sudden reemergence of soul as a
popular medium (thanks largely in part to the success of Amy Winehouse),
both seasoned and new listeners are being treated to the return of golden
era greats. Perhaps none had a greater impact than Sharon Jones & the Dap
Kings, whose swinging album dominated the charts throughout 2007 and added
much resonance to the new-soul sound.
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|Thisisme Then: Best Of Common (EXPLICIT)
(CD)
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Common (Artist)
2007-11-27
Relativity
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$12
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This Greatest Hits collection documents the
career of one of the founders of the conscious hip-hop movement, from
Common‘s early days on the underground circuit to his musical evolution
into one of the most respected and dynamic artists in Hip-Hop today.
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|New Moon (CD)|
Elliott Smith (Artist)
2007-05-08
Kill Rock Stars
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$13
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New Moon is a posthumous gift that reminds us
what a huge talent we‘ve lost. Don‘t call them outtakes; these are
precious gems.
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|Our Love To Admire (CD)|
Interpol (Artist)
2007-07-10
Capitol/EMI Records
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$8
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NYC‘s best moody hipsters - "Our Love to
Admire" continues Interpol‘s trend of consistent high quality and fits
nicely into the rest of their discography of dark, brooding and addictive
tunes. "Pioneer to the Falls" is a genius companion track to "Antics"
standout song, "Slow Hands."
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