Well another year has come and gone and 2007 is about to wrap up!
So what are the best releases of 2007? I've divided it into three categories starting with:
- Best Albums of 2007
- Best Singles of 2007
- Best Compilations of 2007
For my albums and singles I decided not to have them overlap considering all of the songs from my favorite albums would dominate the singles but that's totally up to you whether you want the songs from your favorite albums as a part of your favorite singles as well.
Here we go!
Best Albums of 2007
01.
MIKA - Life In Cartoon Motion
This is my absolute favorite album of the year because it is a collection of pop songs that are completely original. This is an album that is totally listenable from start to finish and will keep you pumped and wanting more by the end. MIKA has an absolutely amazing voice that is even better live than recorded, be sure to check out his live concert DVD. This album is just simple perfect in every aspect and is completely fun and energizing!
Highlights: "Big Girl You Are Beautiful" / "Lollipop" / "Happy Ending"
02.
Mandy Moore - Wild Hope
It was a tough decision between this album and MIKA's because they are both perfect in so many ways. I love this album and Moore was truly able to show her musical talents and shine through on this collection of organic folk-pop tunes that inspire and move. The lyrics are also extremely heartfelt and vulnerable, allowing us to understand Moore, more as an artist than her bubble-gum pop image of the past. Definitely worth picking up.
Highlights: "Extraordinary" / "All Good Things" / "Gardenia"
03.
Darren Hayes - This Delicate Thing We've Made
This masterpiece collection of 26 songs by former Savage Garden member Darren Hayes is filled with gorgeous and lush electronic pop tunes. This album would have been at the top of my list if Hayes had narrowed it down to a one disc album as opposed to a double disc but even with that the album is extremely strong. This album makes you want to dance, cry, and explode with energy with every listen and it definitely needs to be listened from start to finish. It basically opens Hayes life before the listeners ears I congratulate Hayes on the amazing collection.
Highlights: "On The Verge of Something Wonderful" / "Casey" / "How To Build A Time Machine"
04.
Dashboard Confessional - The Shade of Poison Trees
On this album the lead singer Chris Carrabba finally finds a balance between his big band sound and his acoustic past. The pieces on this album from the very beginning with "Where There's Gold" showcase Carrabba's finest song writing to date as well as gorgeous melodies. Overall this is just a fine collection of acoustic tracks that are absolutely stellar.
Highlights: "Where There's Gold" / "Thick As Thieves" / "The Widow's Peak"
05.
Jon McLaughlin - Indiana
Now here is an album of piano pop tunes that are all simple amazing and plain beautiful upon the first listen. McLaughlin has the voice to back up his grand piano songs and his piano skills are mindblowing. Just take a look at any of his performances or music videos, especially with the song "Industry."
Highlights: "Industry" / "Human" / "Already In"
06.
Annie Lennox - Songs of Mass Destruction
Highlights: "Dark Road" / "Womankind" / "Sing"
07.
Sara Barielles - Little Voice
Highlights: "City Lights" / "Love Song" / "Vegas"
08.
Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
Highlights: "Rehab" / "Back to Black" / "You Know I'm No Good"
09.
Vanessa Carlton - Heroes & Thieves
Highlights: "Nolita Fairytale" / "Home" / "Heroes & Thieves"
10.
Britney Spears - Blackout
Highlights: "Gimme More" / "Break The Ice" / "Radar"
Best Singles of 2007:
01. Ivri Lider - Jesse
02. Hamasaki Ayumi - glitter/fated
03. Kelly Clarkson - Sober
04. Celine Dion - Taking Chances
05. Carrie Underwood - So Small
06. Alicia Keys - No One
07. Kylie Minogue - 2 Hearts
08. Rihanna - Umbrella
09. Lily Allen - Smile
10. Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love
Best Compilations of 2007:
01. Natalie Imbruglia - Glorious: The Singles '97-'07
02. Hamasaki Ayumi - A BEST 2 -BLACK-
03. Faith Hill - The Hits
04. Goo Goo Dolls - Greatest Hits Vol. I: The Singles
05. Keith Urban - Greatest Hits