2008 Woodie Awards
Albums stun 2007 music industry
2007 was an explosion of musical talent that surfaced in the most unexpected places. With each genre, artist and song, emerged some of the best albums of the 21st century.
Andy Downs
Issue date: 12/3/07 Section: Intermission
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Feist-The Reminder
Canadian-born songwriter Leslie Feist makes her second album a good one with folky rythms and undeniably profound vocals, giving her a taste of mainstream success. Listen to "My Moon, My Man."
Kanye West-Graduation
West's third album came with release day controversy, shaming 50 Cent's "Curtis" in record sales. West's rhymes flow with taste while his beats further his reputation as one of the best producers in the game.
M.I.A.-Kala
M.I.A came back this year with a wildly exciting and percussion-filled album recorded and rooted in music from all over the world. Experimental meets typical song structure in "Kala."
of Montreal-Hissing Fauna, Are you the Destroyer?
The Georgia-based group went through a musical transformation in nearly every album since their 1997 debut, and this concept record demonstrates yet another phase of their electronic poppy psychalelic cocoon.
Animal Collective-Strawberry Jam
An explosion of psychedelic sounds and melodies add to Animal Collective's boistrous experimental delve of layered noise-music. Key tracks include the opener, "Peacebone," and the hippie-strung "Chores."
The Shins-Wincing the Night Away
James Mercer and company put together the most ambitious and powerful album of their catalog in January, glowing with layered instruments and beyond impressive production quality. Check out "Australia."
Panda Bear-Person Pitch
As a member of Animal Collective and devout Brian Wilson soundalike, Panda Bear comes out with this mess of noises and field recordings that mend into worldly melodies before your ears have time to notice.
Radiohead-In Rainbows
The always-sound-changing efforts of this British group have difficulty making bad records, and "In Rainbows" is no exception. On sale strictly via the Internet for a price you get to choose, Radiohead sounds better than ever.
Ween-La Cucaracha
Brothers Gene and Dean Ween released this suspectinglyodd party album this fall after a few years of writing and recording. La Cucaracha is ecstatic and silly, as to be expected. Feel good party song: "Fiesta."
Wilce-Sky Blue Sky
Folky alt-rockers Wilco go back to their alt-country roots with grace and experience, making a folky, soothing Lennon-like record programmed for relaxation. Listen to the passive track, "Impossible Germany."
Canadian-born songwriter Leslie Feist makes her second album a good one with folky rythms and undeniably profound vocals, giving her a taste of mainstream success. Listen to "My Moon, My Man."
Kanye West-Graduation
West's third album came with release day controversy, shaming 50 Cent's "Curtis" in record sales. West's rhymes flow with taste while his beats further his reputation as one of the best producers in the game.
M.I.A.-Kala
M.I.A came back this year with a wildly exciting and percussion-filled album recorded and rooted in music from all over the world. Experimental meets typical song structure in "Kala."
of Montreal-Hissing Fauna, Are you the Destroyer?
The Georgia-based group went through a musical transformation in nearly every album since their 1997 debut, and this concept record demonstrates yet another phase of their electronic poppy psychalelic cocoon.
Animal Collective-Strawberry Jam
An explosion of psychedelic sounds and melodies add to Animal Collective's boistrous experimental delve of layered noise-music. Key tracks include the opener, "Peacebone," and the hippie-strung "Chores."
The Shins-Wincing the Night Away
James Mercer and company put together the most ambitious and powerful album of their catalog in January, glowing with layered instruments and beyond impressive production quality. Check out "Australia."
Panda Bear-Person Pitch
As a member of Animal Collective and devout Brian Wilson soundalike, Panda Bear comes out with this mess of noises and field recordings that mend into worldly melodies before your ears have time to notice.
Radiohead-In Rainbows
The always-sound-changing efforts of this British group have difficulty making bad records, and "In Rainbows" is no exception. On sale strictly via the Internet for a price you get to choose, Radiohead sounds better than ever.
Ween-La Cucaracha
Brothers Gene and Dean Ween released this suspectinglyodd party album this fall after a few years of writing and recording. La Cucaracha is ecstatic and silly, as to be expected. Feel good party song: "Fiesta."
Wilce-Sky Blue Sky
Folky alt-rockers Wilco go back to their alt-country roots with grace and experience, making a folky, soothing Lennon-like record programmed for relaxation. Listen to the passive track, "Impossible Germany."