Still one more day of clock-punching before we’re done with the oh six, but we know y’all have already deep thoughts about (and logged countless hours listening to) next year’s best albums. And though the “look ahead” is obligatory, the prospects are definitely hype-worthy. Some of the notables (album titles provided where possible):
The Shins – Wincing The Night Away
Is this the record to lose the indie kids? Is the album too “safe”? Regardless, this one will make ‘em this year’s Death Cab.
Bloc Party – A Weekend In The City
See above, replace “Death Cab” with “Coldplay.”
Arcade Fire – Neon Bible
Slated for April release, unless Merge gets click-happy again.
Of Montreal – Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?
Can someone say best OM ever? Expect this one on ’07 year-end lists. Totally amazing.
Deerhoof – Friend Opportunity
Same as above.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – Some Loud Thunder
Fridmann’s stamp is already evident on the tracks the Clap has “released.” Expect it to be another love/hate affair.
Menomena – Friend And Foe
If you aren’t paying attention to this Portland trio yet, get involved; this record is fucking stellar.
Courtney Love – How Dirty Girls Come Clean
The live clips we heard have us officially psyched. Even if she is a lunatic.
Ted Leo – Living With The Living
We’ve been digging the demos since before SXSW. T&G finally delivers the goods in March.
Marrdest Mouse – We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank
After the sweep of Johnny-infused gigs, there still wasn’t clear consensus on the Modest upgrade. But seriously, how could Marr be anything but awesome?
!!! – Myth Takes
We’ve just started listening to this one. Safe to say “Heart Of Hearts” is gonna be a go-to track in hipster DJ sets from the LES to London.
Apostle Of Hustle – National Anthem Of Nowhere
Andrew Whiteman’s second full-length with Apostle sounds great so far.
Air – Pocket Symphony
No surprise, we’re loving it. More 10,000 Hz than Moon Safari, and Jarvis and Nigel join in the fun. They had us at “Air.”
Scarlett Johansson – Scarlett Sings Tom Waits
Who knew? Scarlett can sorta sing. But we love us some Tom Waits — and so we’re afraid of the end result. Very afraid.
Apples In Stereo – New Magnetic Wonder
Yep Roc puts their muscle behind the Colbert-cameoing R. Schneider’s latest.
Guns N’ Roses – Chinese Democracy
Yes, we’re still excited. No, we don’t actually expect it to come out in March.
Michael Jackson – TBD
Not exactly a man of his word, either.
Radiohead – TBD
Counting the days. Track their progress here.
Smashing Pumpkins – TBD
Counting the Jimmy Chamberlin MySpace blog posts. Track their progress here.
The Twilight Sad – TBD
The EP grabbed us, the live show did one better, and the band says neither hold up to the Peter Katis mixed debut full length, due next March.
Cat Power – TBD
Another record of covers, according to Venus. Better to put energies there than in schilling for diamonds.
Polyphonic Spree – The Fragile Army
This one’s political. And new costumes! Keep an eye on the blog.
Interpol – TBD
The band says album three sounds “great” so far.
LCD Soundsystem – Sound Of Silver
5,000 joggers can’t be wrong.
Travis Morrison – TBD
0.1? Fingers crossed…And…
Rufus Wainwright – Release The Stars
Lauryn Hill – Khulami Phase
Patty Griffin – Children Running Through
Wilco – TBD
Spoon – TBD
The Postal Service – TBD
Metallica – TBD
Gnarls Barkley – TBD
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – TBD
Duran Duran (Feat. JT)- TBD
Ryan Adams – The Complete Recordings (94 CD Set)
We know you list-happy listeners have already ranked your favorite records of 2007; we just ask that you help us separate the wheat from the chaff and tell us what YOU think will be the best of year next. (And what records we missed on the list.) To sweeten the pot: Guess ’07′s Gummy winning album and win everyone’s envious admiration! Good luck, gold ears.
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Smashing Pumpkins
And Kfeds Follow up
I think there’s a Spoon album due out in ’07?
and the postal service has one due, too.
hissing fauna IS the best OM ever.
new LCD Soundsystem sounds pretty promising so far. also liking what i’ve heard from The Good, The Bad, and The Queen. and i completely agree that the new OM might just be their best work yet. but really, anything Air at least starts out at the top just because… well…, it’s Air.
Deerhoof’s Friend Opportunity
Battles
sondre lerche…its leaked already
You guys are right on with Spoon and Postal Service. Added! But the list is far from complete, so keep ‘em coming. And get the new OM
Doves late Summer/early Fall
arcade fire! this band can’t do wrong.
Holy fuck, Menomena? Word! WORD!
i cant wait for rufus’ new record
Lanegan and Dulli’s “Gutter Twins”.
Keep an ear out for Lucinda Williams’ “West”.
Should be excellent.
High hopes for the Wilco record, for sure.
Here’s hoping Ian and John have patched things up and the Stone Roses are holed up on the sly making the Third Coming. I see a Sunday headlining slot at Coachella…
dont count out the debut record from ALL SMILES. dude from Menomena plays drums on the record
eagerly anticipating the new Rilo Kiley record out next year…
eagerly anticipating the new Rilo Kiley record out next year…
Wow. No mention of Animal Collective or Panda Bear? WoooooooW.
Washington Social Club new album due out soon, but not soon enough. Roger Greenawalt producing. Should be great.
bright eyes- cassadaga in april
rilo kiley
eisley’s follow up
and yeah, great list.
Wheat has a new one due out early spring. It also is a contender for best/worst title of the year….it’s called “Everyday I Said A Prayer For Kathy And Made A One Inch Square”. I think its brilliant.
The new New Pornographers record will be top of the pops.
The Most Serene Republic will almost definitely have an album out next year.
You forgot Do Make Say Think’s You, You’re a History in Rust, Busdriver’s RoadKillOvercoat, and of course Deerhoof’s Friend Opportunity
Six Parts Seven’s Casually Smashed to Pieces comes out January 23. I’m excited!
Why has the writing tone changed on Stereogum sooooooo much, why must every article include the tag line “…but what do YOU think was the best”
OKKERVIL RIVER!
also, Andrew Bird due in March.
PAS/CAL will supposedly release their first full album this year. I’ll believe it when I see it, but I’m excited for it anyway.
explosions in the sky – all of a sudden i miss everyone
majestic. repeated listening rewards with new finds. layered guitar work. and the drumming is perfect.
explosions in the sky – all of a sudden i miss everyone
majestic. repeated listening rewards with new finds. layered guitar work. and the drumming is perfect.
explosions in the sky – all of a sudden i miss everyone
majestic. repeated listening rewards with new finds. layered guitar work. and the drumming is perfect.
Washington Social Club new album due out soon, but not soon enough. Roger Greenawalt producing. Should be great.
Lets see…Avril has a new one coming out.
Katharine McPhee too.
And don’t forget The Stooges.
The new Field Music sounds amazing so far.
Bill Callahan – Woke on a Whaleheart. Just the thought of it made my top 10 of 2007.
It’s spelled Lauryn Hill, is it not? I wouldn’t be too surprised if Broken Social Scene managed to squeeze out a new LP as well. Low has a new one as well that isn’t listed here (even though I’m not the biggest fan). I’ve also heard rumors of a new Dr. Dre album.
It’s spelled Lauryn Hill, is it not? I wouldn’t be too surprised if Broken Social Scene managed to squeeze out a new LP as well. Low has a new one as well that isn’t listed here (even though I’m not the biggest fan). I’ve also heard rumors of a new Dr. Dre album.
“But seriously, how could Marr be anything but awesome?”
…um, did you hear that Healers album?
The Bees ’07 release is sounding like their best ever as well (although, no way to possibly pull another “Chicken Payback”).
I second the notion on the new Field Music. Awesome.
2007 — best year in music….. EVER?!?!?!?
It’s spelled Lauryn Hill, is it not? I wouldn’t be too surprised if Broken Social Scene managed to squeeze out a new LP as well. Low has a new one as well that isn’t listed here (even though I’m not the biggest fan). I’ve also heard rumors of a new Dr. Dre album.
“But seriously, how could Marr be anything but awesome?”
…um, did you hear that Healers album?
AVRIL-FUCKING-LAVIGNE
you know you’re excited.
New Kings of Leon “Because of the Times” due out in march… gonna be siiiick!!!
kings of leon – because of the times
Forgot about Rilo Kiley! Bill Callahan: haven’t heard yet — when’s that out?
I’m pretty stoked about the new Spoon.
Doesn’t Ambulance LTD have something coming this year?
I’m pretty sure Ambulette does, too.
I’m pretty stoked about the new Spoon.
Doesn’t Ambulance LTD have something coming this year?
I’m pretty sure Ambulette does, too.
New Emily Haines?
Callahan’s out April 2007
Why Emily Haines? Why not her band, Metric? It’s been 2 years….
Oh yeah heres more:
Lily Allen (US debut)
Maroon 5
Kelly Clarkson
Albert Hammond Jr. (US debut March 6)
and…
AVRIL-FUCKING-LAVIGNE. I just wet my panties.
and Timbaland too.
i have finally come to the conclusion that stereogum hates andrew bird and i am going to consider my boycott of my formerly favorite blog.
Heck, I’ve already pre-ordered OM’s Hissing Fauna and can’t wait to hear it. Plus, I’m psyched for the upcoming Porcupine Tree (with Robert Fripp guesting, no less!) and Blackfield II.
And then there’s Somewhere Else from Marillion, which is just between you, me and the old-school proggers out there…
DwD
P.S. We will also have to wade through two gazillion Ryan Adams burp-alongs. He and Robert Pollard should just do rock-paper-scissors for who gets to release.
patrick wolf!
young love!
patrick wolf!
young love!
Jet… does anyone know if Jet has a new album coming out? That would be siiiicckkk…
The new Dredd Foole, Richard Swift, and Do Make Say Think are all solid.
Why anyone would look forward to Smashing Pumpkins and Hole is beyond me. Talk about no talent.
the raconteurs
i think i read there’s a new QOTSA coming around summer
and will the soof really let a calendar year go by without a release?
BRETT ANDERSON.
Duran Duran featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. Due in May.
Aren’t the Jicks due for one? Seems as though they were recording this past year.
as if there should be any question, the new Of Montreal will sweep the whole hipster community out of their Urban flats and into a dancing frenzy of lovelovelove.
Missing from the List:
Hella – There’s No 666 In Outer Space
The Six Parts Seven – Casually Smashed to Pieces
Explosions in the Sky – All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone
Do Make Say Think – You, You’re A History in Rust
Jesu – Conquerer
Devendra Banhart – Smokey
Dntel – Dumb Luck
Klaxons – Myths of the Near Future
and of course…
ANDREW BIRD – armchair apocalypse (i might even join that one guys boycott)
come on! and also if you edit or update a post you should make it known on the post. That’s the responsible thing to do at least.
its all about the patrick wolf in February…
i’m most looking forward to the interpol one.
erm and kings of leon
Ben Folds is supposed to release a new album as well
Wow… I thought Albert Hammond Jr was out here already… and Lily Allen. Serves me right for downloading everything months before its released.
how could you miss by far the best album of the year by portugal the man. waiter, you vultures! is such an incredibly balanced and exciting album, to be overlooked is a such a pity.
radiohead, no brainer?.top five i?m sure.
dustin kensrue?s solo album, please come home, should be listened to.
maybe something from bullet train to vegas.
Is R. Kelly releasing anything in 07? A Trapped in the Closet prequel? The music world misses him badly.
andrewwww birrddd??????????/
earlimart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m excited for the new Shout Out Louds record. I still listen to Howl Howl Gaff Gaff all the time. The new record is being produced by Bjorn from Peter Bjorn And John.
Am I the only one excited for the new Art Brut album???
The Helio Sequence! hopefully much better than Love & Distance
Fu Manchu, We Must Obey
Happy Chichester, Lovers Come Back
Six Buddy Stank Finger, Bingo Jet Hadda Light On…
Oh yeah, the Stooges..
Idlewild, The Frames
More missing from the list:
re-united Afghan Whigs – best-of compilation with some brand new tracks (!) I believe
RJD2 (I think)
Spiritualized – TBD
Wolf Parade – TBD
British Sea Power – TBD
Feist – TBD
The National – TBD
The Go! Team – TBD
Stereolab (I think)
Britt Daniel – solo album
The Ponys – Turn The Lights Out
Husky Rescue – Ghost Is Not Real
And although they’ve been mentioned, I just have to bring up The New Pornographers and Explosions In The Sky again.
Looks to be an amazing year!
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yeah-i miss the old, witty, pretentious stereogum…i think you guys added new writers & me no likey.
Of Montreal’s = Amazing !
Of Montreal = The new Queen?
chris garneau? julie doiron?
Thought of a few more:
Kanye West – “Graduation” I believe it’s called? (God how I hate that guy!!!!)
I think we’ll see another Raconteurs album, or maybe even a secretly recorded White Stripes (even though I know he’s denied it; they’re sneaky like that!)
Go! Team and Wolf Parade are definitely coming, and so is a Dungen I think (remember them?)
P.S. Yes new Shins is “safe” aka boring. Has every band of this new “generation” lost their mojo? Strokes, Shins, Wilco (not a fan of the new slow rockers)…
GO Kings of Leon!!!
Aereogramme – “My Heart Has A Wish That You Would Not Go” will be sublime.
Glassjaw and Frank Turner should also have new albums out.
Shirley Manson’s solo album, Courtney Love, Interpol, The Rentals, and any small glimmer of hope that Portishead finishes their 3rd.
so many good albums. can’t wait!
and come on now, bloc party >>> coldplay. well, i hope they won’t turn into coldplay.
Yes, British Sea Power
What about Lewis Taylor’s “The Lost Album” eh?
US-release January 30 (Hacktone Records)
Kristin Hersh- “Learn to Sing Like a Star”
it’s hands-down one of her best albums yet. It’s out in January.
I don’t know what form he will take but count on Jack White to release something in 2007 and i’m very sure it will be pretty good (at the very least).
DO MAKE SAY THINK
DO MAKE SAY THINK!!!!!!!
It comes out on february 26th in North America… Im so pumped!!!!
album to be released by Autolux in 2007
go autolux! it’ll be immense!
JESSE MALIN – Glitter In The Gutter (February ’07)
No Stephen Malkmus? No Andrew Bird? Please. I might have been okay with the skipping of these great artists, but you had Travis Morrison’s album. Now I love T-Mo as much as the next guy – The Plan are one of my favorite bands ever. But his first album really really sucked. And no one was more excited for it to come out, and no one was more disappointed when it did. It came out on my birthday and it ruined my day. But put some malk on there. and some bird.
Jet have already released something out this year. It’s called “Shine On”. They completely ape the Beatles (or Oasis, depending on who you ask) so beware. And lets not forget that AVRILLAVIGNE is releasing a new album. Like omigod.