Spring Break
Looking Back On 2007: The Year In Music And Movies
Stephen Ortiz, Fernando Dutra, Eric Nigosanti
Issue date: 12/7/07 Section: Focus
Hip-Hop Album of the Year
"Curtis," 50 Cent - Even though he lost to West in the sales race, 50 still released a very raw, aggressive package that shouldn't be missed. Nowhere near as accessible as West's "Graduation" for most mainstream listeners, "Curtis" is bonafide street.
Honorable Mention: "Get Money, Stay True," Paul Wall
Pop-Rock Album of the Year
"Infinity On High," Fall Out Boy - Fall Out Boy have long transcended the emo scene for a more comfortable spot atop the pop/rock charts and who can complain? From the incredibly catchy "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs" to the fist pumping "This Ain't Scene, It's An Arms Race," "Infinity On High" continues F.O.B.'s dominance over the radio waves and the youth of the nation.
Honorable Mention: "Alright, Still…," Lily Allen
Punk Album of the Year
"Paper Walls," Yellowcard - Now many people may be saying "Yellowcard had a new album?" But the answer is yes, and a very good one at that. Now, lets face it, true punk is dead. It died in the 70s. Instead, we have music that's borderline pop/rock, but Yellowcard are true to their selves and their roots on this one, a must buy for fans.
Honorable Mention: "New Wave," Against Me!
Movie of the Year
"Grindhouse" - Sure there were other more legitimate contenders like "American Gangster" and "No Country for Old Men." But there will always be crime and heist movies made in Hollywood, whereas there may never be a movie like "Grindhouse" again. Actually consisting of two movies, "Planet Terror" by Robert Rodriguez and "Death Proof" by Quentin Tarantino, famed directors teamed up to pay homage to 1950s exploitation films. Grindhouse did what movies are supposed to do, which is entertain and carry out dreams we've always had but could never do, like performing death defying stunts in a car or replacing one of our limbs with an automatic weapon. The end result of all this mayhem: the best cinematic experience of our generation.
"Curtis," 50 Cent - Even though he lost to West in the sales race, 50 still released a very raw, aggressive package that shouldn't be missed. Nowhere near as accessible as West's "Graduation" for most mainstream listeners, "Curtis" is bonafide street.
Honorable Mention: "Get Money, Stay True," Paul Wall
Pop-Rock Album of the Year
"Infinity On High," Fall Out Boy - Fall Out Boy have long transcended the emo scene for a more comfortable spot atop the pop/rock charts and who can complain? From the incredibly catchy "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs" to the fist pumping "This Ain't Scene, It's An Arms Race," "Infinity On High" continues F.O.B.'s dominance over the radio waves and the youth of the nation.
Honorable Mention: "Alright, Still…," Lily Allen
Punk Album of the Year
"Paper Walls," Yellowcard - Now many people may be saying "Yellowcard had a new album?" But the answer is yes, and a very good one at that. Now, lets face it, true punk is dead. It died in the 70s. Instead, we have music that's borderline pop/rock, but Yellowcard are true to their selves and their roots on this one, a must buy for fans.
Honorable Mention: "New Wave," Against Me!
Movie of the Year
"Grindhouse" - Sure there were other more legitimate contenders like "American Gangster" and "No Country for Old Men." But there will always be crime and heist movies made in Hollywood, whereas there may never be a movie like "Grindhouse" again. Actually consisting of two movies, "Planet Terror" by Robert Rodriguez and "Death Proof" by Quentin Tarantino, famed directors teamed up to pay homage to 1950s exploitation films. Grindhouse did what movies are supposed to do, which is entertain and carry out dreams we've always had but could never do, like performing death defying stunts in a car or replacing one of our limbs with an automatic weapon. The end result of all this mayhem: the best cinematic experience of our generation.
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