In its December 14 issue, currently at a multitude of distribution points in the metro and suburban areas, Seattle Gay News reveals its picks for the year's best music. Check out all music picks for 2007, including worst choices, in this week's issue. Plus, an exclusive mini-interview with British electronic act Simian Mobile Disco (pictured). Below is a list of the year's top albums and singles.
Best Albums / CDs of 2007
(in order)
1 Neon Bible - Arcade Fire
2 Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga - Spoon
3 Icky Thump - The White Stripes
4 Because of the Times - Kings of Leon
5 100 Days, 100 Nights - Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings
6 Fort Nightly - White Rabbits
7 New Moon - Eliott Smith
8 Myths of the Near Future - Klaxons
9 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - Miranda Lambert
10 Couples Therapy - The Glass
Best Singles / Tracks of 2007
(in order)
1 D.A.N.C.E. - Justice
2 Golden Skans - Klaxons
3 Rehab - Amy Winehouse
4 Charmer - Kings of Leon
5 Umbrella - Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
6 Keep the Car Running - Arcade Fire
7 Icky Thump - The White Stripes
8 Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love - Trisha Yearwood
9 No One's Gonna Love You - Band of Horses
10 It's the Beat - Simian Mobile Disco
Photo of Simian Mobile Disco, courtesy of Merge Records