Best of 2007 so far
Jun 7, 2007 at 3:28 PM Post #16 of 159
My vote for best album so far = Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank planet.
 
Jun 7, 2007 at 3:51 PM Post #18 of 159
Porcupine Tree seems to be getting a lot of votes - glad I'm not alone in thinking that Fear of a Blank Planet is an awesome record.
 
Jun 7, 2007 at 4:06 PM Post #19 of 159
Best so far:
Neurosis - Given To The Rising
Shellac - Excellent Italian Greyhound
Blonde Redhead - 23

Disappointment:
Nine Inch Nails - Year Zero

Looking forward to:
The Dillinger Escape Plan
PJ Harvey
 
Jun 7, 2007 at 4:33 PM Post #20 of 159
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Bloc Party - A Weekend in the City


I'm surprised that made a list. That one has been slammed pretty hard. I'm with you though. Every year some big over the top rock album is one of my faves. "A Weekend..." would be 07's "Black Holes and Revelations" for me.

My favorites so far:

Bloc Party - "A Weekend in the City"
Deerhoof - "Friend Opportunity"
Jesu - "Conqueror"
Menomena - "Friend & Foe"
Nine Inch Nails - "Year Zero"

That well regarded Battles disc might make it later, but so far 07 has been kind of a drag for me. Many of my favorite artists have released so so works, and I've yet to hear an album that I feel is truly great.
 
Jun 7, 2007 at 4:37 PM Post #21 of 159
Not a rock album like some of these others, but I've really been enjoying the new soundtrack for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End! Hans Zimmer really did a great job with this one!
 
Jun 7, 2007 at 5:15 PM Post #22 of 159
BRMC - Baby 81 (black rebel motorcycle club return to original sound of stellar debut)
NIN - Year Zero (not his best but stands out in this music wasteland of today)
TON - Dead Again (type o neg return to winning form)
Moonsorrow - V Havitetty (consistently excellent dark metal)

Intersted in hearing new Neurosis, just picked up new Marilyn Manson........also new White Stripes soon
 
Jun 7, 2007 at 6:32 PM Post #23 of 159
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I'm surprised that made a list. That one has been slammed pretty hard. I'm with you though. Every year some big over the top rock album is one of my faves. "A Weekend..." would be 07's "Black Holes and Revelations" for me.


I really like "A weekend in the city" and I absolutely loved "Black Holes...". I prefer Bloc Party's debut, but "Weekend" is great driving music
 
Jun 7, 2007 at 7:09 PM Post #25 of 159
I bought "Memory Almost Full" by Paul McCartney the other day with mixed expectations. Lets just say I have been very, very impressed so far. IMO it stands right up there with his best solo work!
 
Jun 7, 2007 at 7:41 PM Post #27 of 159
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Originally Posted by virometal /img/forum/go_quote.gif
My favorites so far:

Bloc Party - "A Weekend in the City"
Deerhoof - "Friend Opportunity"
Jesu - "Conqueror"
Menomena - "Friend & Foe"
Nine Inch Nails - "Year Zero"



How could I have forgotten Deerhoof and menomena!
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Jun 7, 2007 at 8:14 PM Post #28 of 159
the only albums i've gotten from this year are all quite good:

EITS - All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone
The National - Boxer
LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver
Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare
Arcade Fire - Neon Bible

looking forward to the Beastie's new instrumental disc...
 
Jun 7, 2007 at 9:39 PM Post #30 of 159
Arcade Fire - Neon Bible
Bloc Party - A Weekend in the City
Feist - The Reminder
Patrick Wolf - The Magic Position
Wilco - Sky Blue Sky

Although I liked previous albums from Arcade Fire, Bloc Party, and Wilco more.
 
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