Top 10 Songs of 2007

So we're doing things a bit differently this year as I really don't think too many people are actually listening to full albums that much these days. We're back to a singles era, and that's not such a bad thing. Makes it a bit easier to get to the songs as well. Here's the year's best in my book:
"SILVER LINING" - Rilo Kiley. This is a cool band who I've heard about for years and finally come around on when this song came out. You will too - its fantastic.
"TWO" - Ryan Adams. They say in music "no junk, no soul", but since this notorious drunkard's gone sober he's put out some great work, including Easy Tiger this year on which this sweet tune was featured.
"YOU'RE A WOLF" - Sea Wolf. Don't know who these guys are or where I first heard this, but I'm now a fan. Great song.
"THE SUN IS SHINING DOWN" - JJ Grey & Mofro. I played this non-stop this summer, a great, throw-back bluesy tune about appreciation.
"GYPSY BIKER" - Bruce Springsteen. Magic was my favorite album this year, and though its full of outstanding songs this is the track that stands out the most. Not your typical Springsteen sounding song, it's a rocker that hits you over the head both musically and lyrically. Spend some time with this one, you'll love it.
"1234" - Feist. She's great, had fans for years and even the mainstream took notice months after her album release when this was selected for an Apple commercial.
"SOCIETY" - Eddie Vedder. From the Into The Wild soundtrack. Some don't get it, but I say Eddie rules.
"HOUSE OF CARDS" - Radiohead. The non-label release of In Rainbows was the story of the year in music and has overshadowed the tunes. This one is classic Radiohead and the best on the album: left-of-center, hypnotic, beautfiul.
"IN THE COLORS" - Ben Harper. He's still relevant. This is a soul-infused gem, play it at your next party, it's great.
"INTERVENTION" - Arcade Fire. This is arguably the only band that's really 'broken' in the last few years, and this song shows why.

You can buy this playlist on iTunes here, but note that Radiohead hasn't made their tracks available so I've made a runner-up replacement with the excellent "Young Folks" by Peter, Bjorn and John.