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| by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer Hottest Artists of the Year | Top Albums/CDs | Live Performances | Feature Artist Interview | Singles/Tracks | Worst Music of 2007 Thousands of singles were released this year, and here are my picks for the top ten - in order. 1. "D.A.N.C.E." Justice The coolest music video of 2007 goes with the year's best and grooviest single, all belonging to Grammy-nominated duo Justice. Grab your sneakers and start spinning! 2. "Golden Skans" Klaxons Besides the shirtless-glittery masked video for this catchy tune, it sounded way different than everything else on modern rock stations in '07. Voila, ear candy for the punk-pop fan. 3. "Rehab" Amy Winehouse Yes, yes, yes - Gay boys made a household name out of beehive-coiffed Amy Winehouse upon the release of this retro pop ditty that pulls old school horns, bells, and an infectious chorus line. 4. "Charmer" Kings of Leon Caleb Followill's high-pitched screams are a daring, unusual delight on Kings of Leon's fist-pumping track that accuses a manipulative ex-lover of stealing his karma. 5. "Umbrella" Rihanna featuring Jay-Z Barbadian goddess Rihanna sizzled in '07, it was her breakthrough year and she did it with this knockout hit featuring rap giant Jay-Z. Slick and sexy, this song is hot. 6. "Keep the Car Running" Arcade Fire Each time I listen to this Arcade Fire track, I feel like starting a brand new religion in my living room. Handclaps throughout, try waking up to this on Sunday morning. 7. "Icky Thump" The White Stripes Two musicians alone create this booming, synthadelic track nominated for multiple Grammy Awards. The White Stripes, known in industry circles as just Jack and Meg, are on fire. 8. "Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love" Trisha Yearwood Country diva Trisha Yearwood has stuck close to her traditional roots, and this gospel-tinged single is one of her absolute best. Trisha, we hope our chariot's a torch-red Thunderbird Ford too. 9. "No One's Gonna Love You" Band of Horses Call it emo or anything you'd like, but the initial single from Band of Horses' sophomore effort is warm and sweet, and dare I say cuddly. Perhaps, the first great love song for slackers. 10. "It's the Beat" Simian Mobile Disco British electronic act Simian Mobile Disco got big in 2007, after individual DJ stints at London clubs. This techno-pop number, anchored by a heavy bass line, should get you bouncing. 11-25, in random order: Let's Call It Off - Peter, Bjorn and John, Don't You Evah - Spoon, Ankle Injuries - Fujiya and Miyagi, White People for Peace - Against Me!, 101 - Albert Hammond Jr., Firecracker - Josh Turner, Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood, Going to a Town - Rufus Wainwright, Heavenly Day - Patty Griffin, Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne, Tango del Pecado - Calle 13, Kid on My Shoulders - White Rabbits, Dashboard - Modest Mouse, Forever Fades Away - Tiger Army, Say It Right - Nelly Furtado |
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