Besties

While reading a bunch of recaps of the year in music, I realized I haven’t been that excited about a lot this year. The White Stripes’ Icky Thump was…well, kind of icky. It was too stadium-rock, like you can only listen to it if it’s on 11. Feist had some strong points, but overall as an album I can’t put it in a best list. And even though Paul McCartney’s one-off “Dance Tonight” was utterly adorable (guilty pleasure), I had no interest in putting any more money into Heather Mills’ pocket. Paolo Nutini sounded better unplugged and live, and Ryan Adams may make better music in between speedballing.

I have yet to hear Iron & Wine’s new one, but I bet I would love it and I had no idea that Elliot Smith has a new one out or maybe I did and would just rather enjoy the songs he released while he was alive—XO is a gem.

So, with all that, here are my thoughts on the best of this oh-so fantastic year…even if I didn’t think it earned that title musically.

Best Albums Of 2007

Spoon Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
Jason Isbell Sirens of the Ditch
Beirut The Flying Club Cup
Wilco Sky Blue Sky
Band of Horses Cease To Begin