Best Pop of 2007

So, I wanted to get this post done before I started school and I failed. I finished my second day of school and am now forcing myself to do this post before the homework load gets to heavy. So
here it is, my list of the best Pop albums and songs of 2007. First, we'll start with the albums.

Top 10 Pop Albums

10. Amerie - Because I Love It

I don't listen to a whole lot of R&B, however I do find the genre to be quite compelling. I enjoy many of the hit singles I tend to hear throughout life and occasionally go as far as to download them. (You can stand under my umbrella, Ella, Ella, Eh, Eh) Amerie is one of the few R&B artists I make an effort to listen to. I fell in love with Why Don't We Fall In Love way back in 2002 when I heard it and again in 2005 with 1 Thing. She never fails to deliver good R&B and it really is a shame she is not as popular as other artists. She does deserve it.
Amerie - Take Control

9. Interpol - Our Love To Admire

While Interpol may not be my most favorite band, I do hold a soft spot for them. Turn on the Bright Lights was one of the first CD's I bought triggering my musical enlightment. I'm sure you all went through this as a young tween. The transition of listening to pop and whatever MTV/The Radio expose you to and started to discover new artist on your own. This along with Hot Hot Heat's Make Up The Breakdown were the first 2 rock CDs I bought. Hot Hot Heat completly sucks now, but Interpol have managed to put out the same CD 3 times and still remain a favorite. I guess I was a little disappointed with this disc, it sounds like Interpol. But then again I found myself enjoying it becuase it sounds like Interpol. I guess what I'm trying to say is, that it sounds like Interpol. Interpol has a good sound, but they need to create something new. Antics was higher up in my 2004 charts, I played that album to death. Our Love To Admire is good, but it's the same old Interpol.
Interpol - Who Do You Think

8. Editors - An End Has A Start

I frown upon the many blogs and reviews that compare Editors with Interpol, but I hear the similiarities and will precede to do the same. Editors' first album was Interpol with dance-punk aspirations. Their second disc is a bit more tame, and pop friendly, than their first. It seems as if this was the disc Interpol were hoping to make with Our Love To Admire. I enjoyed An End Has A Start and listened to it non stop for about all of June. Here is my favorite song from that album.
Editors - Escape The Nest

7. Chromatics - Night Drive

The great thing about Chromatics is the fact that I could have put them in my Electronic list and no one would have raised any objection. They are one of the numerous electro rock bands that are present on the music scene today. They have been putting out some great releases and I was not let down by their debut LP, Night Drive. It has some great tracks and is definatly one of 2007's best, as well as most underratted/underhyped.
Chromatics - I Want Your Love

6.Beirut - The Flying Cup Club

This is probably the closest I got to acoustic this year. The Flying Cup Club is a realxing yet mesmorising and unique album from Zach Condon. It's filled with plenty of two to three minute pop gems. I know you all already have it and probably have read a million reviews and best of lists singing the album's prasies so I won't go on any longer. The album speaks for itself, definatly one of the years best!
Beirut - Cliquot

5. Midnight Juggernauts - Dystopia

Austrialia has a great scene forming at the moment. From the lush synth pop sounds of Cut Copy to the 80's new wave agnst of Van She. The danceable riffs from Soft Tigers and Lost Valentinos help Austrialia prove that it is one of the hippest places to be. Listening to Dystopia is only icing on the Kangaroo-Kake. The Juggs put out a great electro rock album and then embarked on a tour with Justice. I can't wait to hear some new material from these guys, but in the meantime I'll be dancing to this.
Midnight Juggernauts - 45 & Rising

4. New Young Pony Club - Fantastic Playroom

Imagine CSS from England, oh and not as rude (according to Lovefoxxx) and you've got NYPC. This album isn't New Rave! What is New Rave anyway? I don't know. i Just can't imagine ravers dancing to this, it's far to slow. It's still a great listen, unless it's being played at a rave, so please get the album and listen to it on your iPod.
New Young Pony Club - Fan

3, M.I.A. - Kala

This album should be in the Electronic list but it's not becuase it trancends ALL genres. This is like muisc on crack and it's quite awesome. I had the pleasure of seeing her live at Vegoose in Vegas last October and it was the 2nd best show of the night (NO ONE tops Daft Punk) If you get the chance to see her, please do you won't regret it. Heres a cut from the new Kitsune Comp. It's a killer remix of the already great XR2.
MIA - XR2 (Silverlink V Kicks Like A Mule Remix)

2. Klaxons - Myths of the Near Future

2007 was the year of the Klaxons. After stirring interest with the blogs back in late 2006 they managed to blow up and have a few hit singles in 2007. They have been touring all year and now are writing a follow up to their debut LP. I think they're fun and interesting characters. Watch their older music videos they are great. Here's them covering The Night by Frank Valli.
Klaxons - The Night

1. Bloc Party - A Weekend In The City

I know, you probably disagree with this. I don't care! It's my list and if I want to be a fanboy, I will! Seriously though, I do think this album is underrated and people were expecting something more along the lines of Silent Alarm and therefore rejected this. It really is a good album, and too prove that I'll give you a b-side that wasn't on the album.
Bloc Party - Cavaliers And Roundheads

Top 25 Pop Songs of 2007


1. Klaxons - Two Receivers
2. Bloc Party - I Still Remember
3. Interpol - The Heinrich Maneuver
4. Editors - Escape The Nest
5. LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends
6. Beirut - Cliquot
7. The Teenagers - Starlet Johansson
8. Arcade Fire - No Cars Go
9, Midnight Juggernauts - Ending of an Era
10. New Young Pony Club - The Bomb
11. Kanye West - Flashing Lights
12. M.I.A. - XR2
13. Bloc Party - Flux
14. The Teenagers - Homecoming
15. !!! - Heart of Hearts
16. Klaxons - Gravity's Rainbow
17. Blonde Redhead - 23
18. Lightspeed Champion - Galaxy of the Lost
19. Vampire Weekend - Oxford Comma
20. The Good, The Bad, & The Queen - 80's Life
21. Cut Copy - So Haunted
22. Frankmusik - Made Her Smile
23. Ladyhawke - Paris Is Burning
24. Lily Allen - Mr. Blue Sky
25. Arctic Monkeys - Brianstorm

So there you have it! Proudly In Rainbows free! Here's to 2008!!!!