Typically I share my "Top 10 Film" list with friends around the middle of January.  But this year I was tardy.  It's not that I was late in compiling the list -- that was no problem.  It's just that I never got around to typing and sending it out.   

Since Sam raked me over the coals for not doing this sooner, here are my top 10 albums for 2007, in no particular order:

Cotton Teeth
by [The Snake the Cross the Crown]
Equal Vision
(indie rock/americana of the year, as far as i'm concerned)

well, it's that time of year again where i get to pretend to be a world renown music maven, recommending the best 2007 has to offer.  in no particular order, below are my top 8 albums and songs, plus what i'm excited for in '08.  merry christmas, feliz navidad, happy holidays and a rocking new year.
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alicia keys - as i am
- as soon as i heard the first note to the single "no one" i was hooked.  there was just something about the steady beat of the drums, the familiar sound of the keys going up and down the scale, and the voice.  favorite track - "sure looks good to me"

My favourites of the year.
Not the best year ever for music, but some notable highlights including Reading Festival, The Big Chill, and the Control movie (which everyone should see).

The good thing about sharing these lists is to find out what I haven't yet heard. One of the best albums for me this year was Midlake, which was a purchase based on so many people's recommendations this time last year. This year's still to be discovered for me include the new albums from Burial, Justice, LCD Soundsystem, and Radiohead.
Happy and Peaceful Christmas, and a wonderful 2008,
Tim.

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