The Best Of '07: Day 5

Welcome back!  We're confident you spent the weekend discussing the albums presented thus far and eagerly anticipating those still to come.  We know we did.  Keep checking each day as we continue to present the best albums of 2007 (in absolutely no particular order) and keep leaving comments.  We love it!  This is Airbag Radio.  The Best Of '07.

Kanye West - Graduation

Believe the hype!  Kanye West is as good as he boasts, if not better.  Even if he is an egomaniac, there is no denying his passion for music.  The man lives to makes great music.  Period.  From beginning to end, every song on Graduation is killer.  Killer hooks, killer beats, killer grooves, killer strings.  Every detail is perfect.  Lyrically, West puts himself out there as he is, honestly struggling with his contradictions.  Standouts on the album are 'Stronger,' 'Can't Tell Me Nothing,' 'Good Morning,' and 'Good Life.'

P.S.  To all indie-rock blogs and magazines out there:  I'm really disappointed in your album-of-the-year lists.  I can't help but notice that most of your lists of the best albums of the year include nothing but indie-rock.  Hmmm, maybe it's just me but, I'm a little confused.  You're saying that all of the best albums of the year are all indie-rock?  All of them?  The top 100?  None of the top 100 best albums might have been in another genre of music, for example hip-hop? I'm not suggesting that you include K-Fed on your list, but seriously, there isn't one hip hop album that is in the 100 best albums of the year?  1oo?  Really?  There must be some mistake.  Have you all been on vacation together in Iran where hip-hop was recently ruled illegal?  That must be it.  Well in that case, all you indie-rock bloggers and magazine editors out there, check out Kanye West's Graduation.  You'll love it!  You may even find yourselves making some room for it in your album-of-the-year list.  Glad to be of service to you.  Enjoy!

The Best Of '07: Day 4

And the journey continues... For those of you just joining us, we are in the midst of a 10 day trip through the best albums of the year (in no particular order.) For those of you have been with us, thanks for your support. Keep leaving feedback as we press on.

Spoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

The coolest sound of the year. Perfect party music for the indie rocker in everyone. If you love music, you'll love Spoon. And even if you just kinda like music, you'll love Spoon. We've said it here before, Spoon is one of the best bands around and there's really noone else doing what they do. They stand alone. Best songs on Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga include "Don't Make Me A Target" (listen to that one with headphones,) "Don't You Evah," and "Eddie's Ragga." If you dig this one, they've got plenty more where that came from (6 full-length albums and 3 EP's.) We highly recommend the band's 2005 release Gimme Fiction.

The Best Of '07: Day 3

Welcome back and thanks for tuning into to the third episode of our ten part series profiling the the ten best albums of the year. Remember, the list is no particular order and most importantly remember that this list is being brought to you by Ovaltine. This is Airbag Radio. The Best Of '07.

Amy Winehouse - Back To Black

Instant classic. Years from now, people will look back on 2007 and remember Amy Winehouse's Back To Black. Then they'll put it on and it'll sound just as good then as it does now. This album is infectious. Sweet grooves, blaring horns and an amazing voice take you on a trip through 60's Motown. But the lyrics aren't all sugar and candy. On the deeply personal songs, Winehouse bares her soul to her off-again/on-again/off-again boyfriend (who is now her husband.) Jealousy, bitterness, sorrow and despair are all major themes and it's all washed down with a whole lotta booze. 'Rehab' proved to be the smash hit of the summer but every song on the album is just as great. Favorites are "Tears Dry On Their Own" and "You Know I'm No Good." For the 2 people on the planet who have yet to hear Back To Black, get it.

The Best Of '07: Day 2

Thanks for joining us for the 2nd day of our 10 day journey through the years' best albums. Your comments have been much appreciated and we encourage you do continue posting your thoughts along the way. Let's do this. This is Airbag Radio. The Best Of '07.

Arcade Fire - Neon Bible



Epic. Anthemic. Glorious. Even with words like these, it is difficult to describe the magnitude of Neon Bible. This albums delivers sweeping themes over this large ensemble's even larger sound. Personal struggle and reflection under the weight of society. Fear, disillusionment, family, God, country. Highlights include "Intervention," "Ocean Of Noise," and "Neon Bible." Check this one out and if you like what you hear then you are sure to enjoy the bands debut album, Funeral.

The Best Of '07: Day 1

Here we go with the first of the ten best albums of the year (in no particular order.) This is Airbag Radio: The Best of '07.


Explosions In The Sky - All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone



This album is stunningly beautiful. Instrumental rock that not only builds larger than life soundscapes but also delivers real life intensity. Even without words to latch onto, you find yourself singing the melodies. We could say more, but we already said it here. If you haven't heard this one yet, please give it a listen. You'll discover your new favourite band.

Keep yourself tuned for more in the coming days...

Oh, what a year it has been....

Here we are at the end of 2007 and, oh, what a year it has been. A year full of everything. Good, Bad and Ugly. It is at this point that we should take time to reflect back and examine our lives over the past 12 months. Our triumphs, our failures and most importantly the music that served as a soundtrack to this movie called life.

Okay, enough of the sentimental crap. Over the next two weeks Airbag Radio will be highlighting the 10 best albums of the year. In no particular order. (It was hard enough to pick just ten.) In addition to that we'll be providing you with some bonus best-of-the-years at the end of it all (e.g. Best Song, Best Concert, Best Album Recorded Under Water, etc.) So hang on tight and keep your browser glued to www.AirbagRadio.com (but be sure to hit refresh once in a while.) This is Airbag Radio. The best of '07.

Feed Your Ears

For all you music lovers out there, this one is a must have. Led Zeppelin's newest compilation, Mothership, is what your ears have been waiting for. Two discs of groundbreaking rock & roll from one of music's most legendary bands. Every song is a classic. But even if you already have all the songs featured on this compilation, this is still an essential buy. Why you ask? For the first time in the CD era, Led Zeppelin's songs have been remastered to fully bring out all the band's greatness. The bass is heavy, the drums hit hard, the guitar screams and the vocals wail. Much like The Beatles' compilation release, Love, the sound quality on Mothership will blow you away. Your ears have to hear this.

Added bonus: The album artwork was created by Obey Giant.

Extra added bonus: As previously reported on Airbag Radio, a Led Zeppelin tour is rumored to be in the works.