I must be honest. I thought 2007 was a pretty shit year for music. Saturated by a proliferation of Pro-Tooled, juvenile electronic crap and overrated 'rock' acts. As usual however, there are always diamonds to be found in the rough and without further ado, these are my favorite songs of 2007.
(In order).
1. 'Dress Blues' - Jason Isbell
From his first solo album, Sirens of the Ditch, the former Drive-By Truckers singer/songwriter/guitarist wrote, in my humble opinion, the song of the year. Inspired by a friend of his who died whilst on duty in Iraq, this is a subtle anti-war song that never once gets sappy or overtly sentimental. The hook, the voice and the chorus are simple but beautiful.
2. 'Two' - Ryan Adams and the Cardinals
The second track from the excellent Easy Tiger album is good old fashioned country rock with a wonderful, subtle harmony vocal from Sheryl Crow. In fact it is so subtle that you cannot tell that it's her.
3. 'Driving Wheel'- Chris & Rich Robinson (Brothers of a Feather)
A cover version of the old Tom Rush tune from the acoustic Live at the Roxy album. Showcases the Black Crowes duo's fine appreciation of 1970's folk tunes. Chris Robinson's always excellent voice seems to best suit an acoustic environment these days.
4. 'White Light' - Wilco
Jeff Tweedy & co going back to mellower days with this track of their Sky Blue Sky album. Twelve string guitars, sweet harmonies and a perfect summer feel.
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Being that you are a Brit - What is your take of the Amy Winehouse phenom. I like her voice and style of music but there also seems to be an effort to make her the "super cool" person to listen to that I do not much care for. Not to mention she is a total mess but then again so was Birdman and that did not diminish his music. I love to see write a little something on this.
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