Top Albums of 2007 (and Happy New Year!)

Clearly I'm biased to the music I listen to...but without further adeieu(sp?), here's my top 5 CDs that got released this year.



#5. The Spill Canvas - No Really, I'm Fine

- Cheesy title for an album name, but it's solid all the way through. The Canvas dudes stayed true to their sound, and have a few radio-friendly songs on there that may or may not hit mainstream airwaves. All though I missed them when they played the Middle East in November, their live show is a good one.

*Top Tracks - "Reckless Abandonment" "All Over You" "Battles"



#4. Relient K - Five Score and Seven Years Ago

- Another band that didn't change much as far as the music goes. It's just as good as their previous full length. Unlike the Spill Canvas, I saw these guys headline at the Avalon in March...their show is Meh at best. Pretty much like every other pop-punk/rock band out there.

*Top Tracks - "Come Right Out And Say It" "Forgiven" "Bite My Tongue"


#3. Mae - Singularity

- Dave Elkins said it best during a show at UNC. "That's what major labels do...they take your soul." Clearly, this is not even close to the quality of their previous two albums. That said, this album is full of heavy catchy rock hooks that'll ring in a few more fans and get some more scans in the checkout line. I'm not sick of this CD yet.

*Top Tracks - "Brink of Disaster" "Just Let Go" "Waiting" "Telescopes" "Reflections"



#2. Anberlin - Cities

- I can't believe I hadn't heard of this band until this year. Cities brings the rock to the table and Stephen Christian's poise and vocal talent on this record stands out. Kickass live show.

*Top Tracks - "Godspeed" "Adelaide" "Alexithymia" "Dismantle:Repair" "*fin"

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Coheed & Cambria - No World For Tomorrow
- Redemption is sweet and these guys earned it. FFTEOM was OK, but it was a step back. NWFT is a huge step forward. The catchy guitar licks and musical genius that this album contains are constant. Chris Pennie behind the kit is a great addition to the live show and Claudio Sanchez is slowly becoming a legend in his field. Pretty soon, we'll be able to mention his name among the greatest musicians ever.

*Top Tracks - "No World For Tomorrow" "Feathers" "Mother Superior" "Gravemakers and Gunslingers" "The End Complete"