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Well....it has come that time in every music fan's year. The Top Ten of that year! Woot!

Like many others I have compiled a list of my personal fav. albums of 2007.

Some I just discovered and can't stop humming (Beirut....am I right!) and some I loved the moment they were released....

So, in no particular order because choosing just ten was hard enough:

1. Radiohead - InRainbows: One of the most talked about albums released this year, there is nothing I can say that hasn't been said. Brilliant. Inspiring. Musical Genius. This album blew me out of the water.
Favourite Track has to be Nude, hands down. This track isn't receiving as much popularity as some of the others on the album, but I do understand the difficulty in singing just one out. To choose a favourite on this album is almost like picking a favourite child. Everyone does it, it is just a little hard to justify. Highly recommend checking out the very cool Radiohead video released for New Years, Scotch Mist.

2. Jens Lekman - "Night Falls over Kortedala": A rather recent discovery but so amazing. A Swedish singer songwriter, his lyrics are so down to earth and so sugar sweet you feel a toothache coming on in the first three tracks.

3. Beirut - The Flying Club Cup: Another wicked Beirut album. I always feel that if music like this can be made then there is always some good in the world.

4. The Arcade Fire - Neon Bible: No surprise here, but with bumping tracks that actually mean something how could it not be on this list. Arcade Fire is boss, hands down and the only (very very small) detraction is that the "No Cars Go" recording on this album does pale slightly in comparison to the recording on their EP. However, the album is exceptional and their ability to follow up on of the most critically acclaimed albums of 2005 with an this masterpiece shows that this band has staying power and everyone betta recognize. Plus there just really really good.

5. New Pornographers - Challengers: Now, this album was not beloved by all New Pornographers fans but personally, I DIG. Its everything great about the Vancouver sound. Catchy, clever and downright great listening. Neko Case's voice sends shivers down my spine and although it is not as poppy as Twin Cinema (which I am not complaining about.....) I really think that they have found a solid sound which is a little more mature and lends itself a little better to the bands strengths.

6. Great Lake Swimmers - Ongaira: This album can break your heart faster then it takes to say "High School Sweetheart". "Passenger Song" is heart wrenching and Tony Dekker is just about the most love inspiring man to exist. A mellow album but don't let the slow pace fool into into think its simple or...gasp...borning. With lyrics like " Getting ready to perform/with bare feet and painted faces/ they took their places/on shivering legs beneath colorful gowns." the imagery portrayed is breathtaking.

7. Said the Whale - Taking Aba Lonia: A wicked new Vancouver band with a sweet upbeat, pop type sound. Fairly simple and this album is a little lo-fi (which I heart), the talent carries through. This is the quintessential summer-time-river-bed-hang-out-time album. Even in the dreary months of winter I can't help but bob my head along to "Fish and the Stars II". Plus hand claps galore! Also, they recently completed a CBC Radio 3 sponsored tour in a few cities in Western Canada. Lucky Lethbridge happened to be one of them!

8. Azeda Booth - Mysterious Body: A amazing Calgary band who also happens to feature the music director from CJSW. An amazing post-rock esque, minimalist album with a sound to make you sit back in Aw, which happens to feature the music director of CJSW. To see these guys live is an experience and a half so if you can, do it! Check out their MySpace.

9. Stars - In Our Bedroom After The War: Now, I would like to preface this by saying that this is hardly their best album. In fact, it may indeed by the one I like least, BUT, it is still a Stars album which means solid gold. Very poppy, super lyrical and tooth ache inducing. love it. Plus look how dreamy they are.

10. Caribou - Andorra: A new favourite band to add to my list with this album. "Melody Day" alone is worthy of high praise. There from Manitoba and sound west coast. Dreamy.

extra cred..

I am sitting in my brand spakin' new class....for the spring semester....

Sociology of Cyberspace....

I wonder if I get bonus points for blogging in class.

Speaking of blogging...this will be changing up a little bit. Top Ten lists mixed in with a brand new format. Coming soon to a computer near you.