Just for the hell of it, lets list, in your opinion, the top 5 songs released in 2007. It can be any genre, just narrow em down to 5. Feel free to add in descriptions and stuff if u want.
Personally, i don't think there were many great releases in the past year; but i'll note what i thought stood out.


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Anyband - TPL
Genre: K-Pop
I thought this band was awesome. Temporarily made up of 4 top pop stars from Korea, put together by Samsung to promote their new line of call phones Anycall. The song itself was different from the usual stuff, and had some amazing vocals from Boa and Junsu.

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Anyband - Promise U
Genre: K-Pop
The other side of their single, Promise U was just as brilliant as the first song. This single was undoubtedly one of the most well received in Korea 2007. In fact, people that missed out on the concert were willing to cough up $900 US for the limited edition DVD which was handed out for free at the event.

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Genki Rockets - Heavenly Star
Genre: J-Pop
I missed the Live Earth concert since it was nicely timed up with the Doujin Overload event, but apparently Genki Rockets performed this song at the Tokyo stage. It wasn't until i watched a-nation'07 that i found out about this great song. Strange that probably the best song in the entire a-nation event was only used for background music. But yeah, it's really catchy track. I especially like the LnM Projekt remix version.

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BoA - Sweet Impact
Genre: J-Pop
BoA's my favourite female solo artist, but, for her, this year wasn't as good as the ones before. Instead of topping charts like she should, she was always only near the top. The opinions for her Sweet Impact single varied a lot. Many liked it, but just as many disliked it. Personally, i thought it was great. It's different, catchy, and the choreography is pretty good. The music video sucks though.

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Tohoshinki - Shine
Genre: J-Pop
This single didn't sell that many copies, but i liked the song a lot. There's no doubt this band has a lot more talent than the ones topping the Japan charts right now (the Johnny Ent bands can't sing imo).

Top 5 for '07 for moi? Very well.

(had to snag your format, mate; sorry 'bout that. =P)



1) "Hljómalind" - Sigur Rós
Genre: Post Rock/Dreampop

I've been a big fan of Sigur Rós since their huge success from Ágætis Byrjun; and after listening to their new album, Hvarf-Heim, a couple of times, I fell in love with this particular track.

I remember a review mentioning something about how dragons bathing in geysers and God chilling after the Seventh Day are a few of many imageries one might get while listening to Sigur Rós.

And I must say, I wholeheartedly agree.





2) "Don't You Evah" - Spoon
Genre: Indie

This song never fails to bring a smile on my face. Very airy and even more catchy.

Plus it's got a sweet ass music video to boot.

You just gotta' listen to the track to believe it.





3)"Hello (I Love You)" - Roger Waters
Genre: Art Rock

Former Pink Floyd bassist, Roger Waters, is arguably one of my all-time favourite songwriters. One could say I was ecstatic when this single was released back in March for the film 'The Last Mimzy'.

All round, a great track, although not his best; it's still a pleasure to listen to.





4) "Lovesongs (They Kill Me)" - Cinema Bizarre
Genre: Rock

My younger sister was the one who introduced this band to me; at first I had my doubts, but gave their debut album a thorough listen and I personally believe that if this band doesn't fall into the same trap most bands nowadays did, they've got a horde of cult fans to look out for.

As fugly as they are, this band's got plenty of potential, in my opinion. This is their first single from said album; and it's one I don't mind having on repeat.





5) "Hitomi no Tsubasa" - Access
Genre: J-Pop

Better known as the final OP of Code Geass; I actually discovered this track after listening to a couple of my friend's Access albums.

I've had nightmares after stumbling across a couple of Access' doujinshis as well; but I forgive them. Because this is one hell of a track.

Catchy as hell, sometimes I find myself singing to its chorus. Horrifying stuff.

Hrm... I'll have to think for a bit... *thinks...*

Okay. And sorry for stealing your format, Des... I liked it. >.>;

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Maximum the Hormone - Zetsubou Billy
Genre: J-Rock

One of my favorite J-Rock metalish bands. The song was featured as the second season ending theme for Death Note. It's freaking addicting to me. It's vocal content is much less scremo than what they usually do which is good and the video was awesome just for the fact that the actual band does not show up until halfway through it. The "band" is played by actors before that and then are killed by someone writing in the Death Note. XD

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Dir en Grey - Conceived Sorrow
Genre: J-Rock

Dir en Grey has been a long-time favorite of mine. They have always sounded a lot like the late Malice Mizer, but this year their sound really became unique. Especially with this song. The chords and lyrics popped out as new and worked amazingly in the set. Kyo seemed really into it with his singing, too.

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Gackt - Metamorphoze
Genre: J-Rock/Pop

Gackt is obviously well-known to anime fans and for a good reason. His style is very unique and nice to listen to... and he has done a few themes. XD
Usually I have said almost all his songs sound alike, but this one surprised me. The style is similar to his other's, but there is soemthing about it that made me think it was really good... well all his songs are good, but this one was great. I really liked the use of the Japanese flute in it.

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Asian Kung-Fu Genration - After Dark アフターダーク
Genre: J-Rock

AKG has been another favorite of mine in the more light-hearted side of J-Rock. After Dark アフターダーク is a great song about doing the right thing despite what others try to make you do. The video is great too. It shaws a boring salaryman trying to live everyday life with large angel wings. They seem to be incredibly cumbersome and he tries to hide them in his shirt. One day, he passes a crowd looking at a building window washer fall from his scafolding. No one does anything and he runs, lets his wings out, and flies to save the man. This song is also used as the 7th season Bleach opening theme.

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Yui - Life
Genre: J-Rock/Pop

Yui is a great performer and a pretty decent actress. Enough about that, though. The song is actually one of my vary favorites. I would listen to it all the time when it was on AA's Radio.Blog.Club player. It's feeling is almost perfect to cheer you up if you're down and just a joy to listen to anyway if you aren't. ^^

NOTE: The song titles are links to listen to them. ^^

[ img ] link [ /img ] should work (without the spaces)

I know they should, but they don't. >.>;

Says something about how dynamic posts with [img] tags are not allowed...

I think u just need to change the host for the l'ar~en~ciel pic. That site probably doesnt allow hotlinking or something. The rest seem to work fine.

Jonathan Coulton's "Still Alive", the ending credits song for Portal

theres no link to the song, but thats a flash with it, and the flash kicks arse too.

Coulton's songs are all amazing. This one isnt sung by him, but it wouldnt work if it was. I havent played Portal, but the fact that they hired Coulton to write the ending credits shows that the game is obviously totally f-ing awesome. You can also go to Coulton's website and download a ton of his stuff for free (link at the end of that flash)

Coulton's music doesnt stay in any on genre, and i donno waht to classify this one as :B

New Routine by Fountains of Wayne
Their entire CD, Traffic and Weather, is freakin great. Better than their first well known CD (meaning their earlier ones were virtually unknown), Welcome Interstate Commerce, but this song is my favorite of the pack. Every one of their songs is a stand alone story of some random people's lives, whether its a bunch of people moving around the world (new routine) or trying to woo a coworker (Traffic and Weather).

Oooooo baby we belong together!
like traffic and weather! like traffic and weather!

(these are the guys that did "Stacy's Mom", btw)

Genre: Alternative

I fixed it. Thanks, Des. ^^

I realized I put six instead of five so I just took the L'arc~en~Ciel song out. XD

np

lol that song was kool

Haha... Stacy's Mom... that's a classic. XD

And the ending theme to Portal is awesome. It definately deserves a "Best of 2007" spot.