Articles about CoS 2007 Top Albums
By Alex Young on December 22nd, 2007
#1 – The National – Boxer Paste Magazine and myself seem to be agreeing on quite a few things these days. We both believe that Juno was the best film of 2007. We both are paying tribute to the legend that is Joe Strummer. And now, we both seem to think that The National’s Boxer [...]
By Alex Young on December 22nd, 2007
#2 – Bruce Springsteen – Magic Since the conception of this blog, I’ve sure done my share of postings on Bruce Springsteen. It’s not just because I grew up in a household where his discography was constantly blasted into my ears. Nor was it because that even after 30+ years, he is still on the [...]
By Alex Young on December 21st, 2007
#3 – LCD Soundsystem – Sound of Silver I don’t really think I fully realized the talents and overall quality of LCD Soundsystem until I saw them live. I initially listened to Sound of Silver and thought, “wow, this is some catchy, little dance music.” Yet, I doubt at that time that I thought nine [...]
By Alex Young on December 20th, 2007
#4 – Okkervil River – The Stage Names I’ll be honest. Before hearing The Stage Names, I was fairly unfamiliar with Okkervil River. I had heard them a few times around, but never had really gave them a honest listen. But after hearing their 2007 album, I was hooked. It’s everything one could want in [...]
By Alex Young on December 19th, 2007
#5 – Babyshambles – Shotter’s Nation Anyone who frequents this site can tell that I have a fascination with former Libertine and current Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty. I don’t really know why, but there’s just something that makes him so compelling and interesting. And no it’s not the rampant drug use or tabloid lifestyle. He [...]
By Alex Young on December 18th, 2007
#6 – The White Stripes – Icky Thump Icky Thump can easily be considered the most fun and enjoyable album of 2007. Everything relating to the album’s release, from the camera promotion to the Beck collaborated b-sides were just fascinating to experience and write about. Yet, it’s the remarkable guitar playing of Jack White and [...]
By Alex Young on December 18th, 2007
#7 – Ryan Adams – Easy Tiger While he’s not quite maturing in the same sense as Conor Obrest, Ryan Adams has certainly been trying to achieve more self-control as of late. He has apparently found sobriety and seems to hold a desire for more organization and clarity when it comes to his music career. [...]
By Alex Young on December 17th, 2007
#8 – Ted Leo & The Pharmacists – Living with the Living No one translates their energy, passion, and intensity into music more than Ted Leo. Both on and off the stage, Leo is one of the hardest working men in music and Living with the Living is just his latest example of musical excellence. [...]
By Alex Young on December 16th, 2007
#9 – Peter Bjorn and John – Writer’s Block In some sense, Writer’s Block is the quintessential pop album. With melodic harmonies, catchy guitar riffs, and love-analyzing lyrics, Peter Bjorn and John created an album with a heart-warming, easy listening sound. But it’s the band’s experimentation that features the addition of synthesizers, steal drums, and [...]
By Alex Young on December 16th, 2007
#10 – Bright Eyes – Cassadaga Conor Obrest is perhaps the best example of artists who is maturing before our very eyes. Cassadaga marked Obrest’s transition into sobriety and exploration of life. The album’s sound is fuller and at times, more uplifting than past Bright Eyes’ albums. What more, Obrest gives his best vocal performance [...]
