Carl Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Billboard is a very quantitative magazine, providing the chart positions that give us a handy way of measuring a song's popularity. They do have an editorial side, however, and here's their list of critic's picks. Gretchen Christopher of The Fleetwoods brought this to my attention - you'll notice that her album comes in at #6. Quite an accomplishment and great to have it recognized. 1. Colbie Caillat, "Coco" (Universal Republic) Break out the "Bubbly" for the year's most engaging album. 2. Rihanna, "Good Girl Gone Bad" (SRP/Def Jam/IDJMG) The perfect storm of performance, songwriting and production. 3. Kim Richey, "Chinese Boxes" (Vanguard) Vocals and compositions connect directly to your heart. 4. Ingrid Michaelson, "Girls and Boys" (Cabin 24/Original Signal) I would have loved this even without help from Old Navy. 5. Mêlée, "Devils & Angels" (Warner Bros.) This overlooked CD deserved to be a hit; it's worth seeking out. 6. Gretchen Christopher, "Sweet Sixteen (Suite 16)" (Gold Cup) The former Fleetwoods singer, born Feb. 29, celebrates her "16th birthday" by turning her life into a stunning suite of 16 songs. 7. Cartel, "Cartel" (Epic) This year's Pure Pop for Now People winner. 8. Nick Lowe, "At My Age" (Yep Roc/Proper) Speaking of Pure Pop, here's the original, still a Now Person at his age. 9. D'Nash, "Capaz de Todo" (Import: Caes) This Spanish boy band should get a U.S. release. 10. Rilo Kiley, "Under the Blacklight" (Warner Bros.) Indie sensation still cooking on major label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted December 27, 2007 Report Share Posted December 27, 2007 I know none (zero, zip, nada) of these songs. Never heard one of them. I've only heard of two of the artists (Nick Lowe and Cartel). I don't think Billboard will be coming to me anytime soon for commentary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I know about half of them and only enjoy one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I know two of them and enjoy one of them... and I thought I was on top of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Both of your comments made me feel much better about myself. I know I am out of touch, but I thought I was closer than this list showed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I follow new music pretty well, this year I slacked off a little bit though as I can only think of 20 or so albums I listened to more than a few times this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Rihanna is awful, truly, I don't think I could stomach another note sung after hearing "Umbarellah-ellah-ellah-eh-eh-eh" about 100 times on my way to work and home every day for 2 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 #10, Rilo Kiley, is really terrific. Lead singer Jenny Lewis has got a hauntingly beautiful voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 I have no idea on who any of those people are.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Feist, Arcade Fire, and Bright Eyes all had more worthy albums this year Just to name three off the top'o my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 my personal top 20 1. Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam 2. White Stripes - Icky Thump 3. Panda Bear - Person Pitch 4. Of Montreal - Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? 5. Menomena - Friend and Foe 6. Radiohead - In Rainbows 7. Black Moth Super Rainbow - Dandelion Gum 8. Madlib - Beat Konducta India 9. Justice - †10. Blitzen Trapper - Wild Mountain Nation 11. Daft Punk - Alive 2007 12. Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass 13. Battles - Mirrored 14. The Shins - Wincing the Night Away 15. Dan Deacon - Spiderman of the Rings 16. Arcade Fire - Neon Bible 17. LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver 18. Spoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga 19. MIA - Kala 20. The Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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