Certain Songs

Tis the season. Money and free time are in short supply this time of year it seems, due to the impending holidays. And with that being the case, I feel pretty OK with listing my favorites of the last 320 days or so, seeing as how I won't be going to many more shows(stupid presents) or having time to listen to newly released records. Plus I am a sucker for a list.

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FAVORITE Albums Of 2007

GRAND CHAMPION - White Stripes - 'Icky Thump' * The King and Queen of rock n roll have reclaimed their thrones.

THE NEXT BEST NINE IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER
* Low - 'Drums And Guns'
* Band Of Horses - 'Cease To Begin'
* Wilco - 'Sky Blue Sky'
* Matt Nathanson - 'Some Mad Hope'
* Ted Leo & The Pharmacists - 'Living With The Living'
* Arcade Fire - 'Neon Bible'
* Rilo Kiley - 'Under The Blacklight'
* Matt Pond PA - 'Last Light'
* Kings Of Leon - 'Because Of The Times'

Most Amazing Live Music Experiences

GRAND CHAMPION - Pearl Jam @ Lollapalooza - Best beginning to a new life ever. Pearl Jam's set was equal parts nostalgia and inspiration. It was a 'watershed moment in my life' kinda night.

THE NEXT BEST NINE IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER
* Cat Power @ The Avalon
* The Hold Steady/Thermals show @ The Newport Music Hall, St Patrick's Day
* My Morning Jacket @ Lolla
* Crowded House @ Coachella
* The Jesus And Mary Chain and Scarlett Johansen @ Coachella
* The Teddybears @ Coachella
* Girl Talk @ the Wexner Center
* Swell Season @ The Wiltern
* The Hold Steady @ The Music Box

Favorite Songs Of The Year

GRAND CHAMPION - 'Effect And Cause' * The White Stripes.

NEXT BEST NINE IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER
* Buck 65 - '1957'
* Ween - 'Your Party'
* Matt Pond PA - 'Sunlight
* Beirut - 'Nantes'
* Matt Nathanson - 'Sooner Surrender'
* Band Of Horses - 'The General Specific'
* Low - 'Hatchet'
* Jesca Hoop- 'Summertime'
* Rufus Wainwright - 'Slidewhow'

Peace and I'm outta here

b