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Looking Back On 2007: The Year In Music And Movies
Stephen Ortiz, Fernando Dutra, Eric Nigosanti
Issue date: 12/7/07 Section: Focus
It's the New Year already? Really? 2007, we hardly knew ye. But that's not to say that you didn't leave us with more than a bevy of great tunes and flicks to stuff into our fancy iPod Touch. Here's a look back at some of the best and worst albums, artists, films, actors and moments from the past year in the world of music and movies.
Album of the Year
"Graduation," Kanye West ¬ West's third album was hyped up beyond belief before its release, thanks to a little friendly competition with 50 Cent. But you know what? He delivered on it. Better than his last outing, "Late Registration," and on par with his first, "College Dropout," "Graduation" showed West's versatility, genius and skill in what truly can be called art.
Honorable Mention: "Magic," Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Single of the Year
"Stronger," Kanye West, featuring Daft Punk's "Harder Better Faster Stronger" - "Stronger" is purely audible addiction, drugs for your ear drums. From the infectious beat to the trademark witty lyrical capabilities of West and its 5-plus minute length, "Stronger" is perfect. Don't act like West never told 'ya.
Honorable Mention: "Makes Me Wonder," Maroon 5
Best New Artist
Lily Allen - Bubbly, British, pint-sized and quite the mouth. Allen was the cure for the common Brit-pop artist. From her smash single, "Smile," to the tale of her high, little brother "Alfie," Allen is sure to please and has serious potential to be the next big thing.
Honorable Mention: In This Moment
Rock Album of the Year
"Minutes to Midnight," Linkin Park - It has been over four years since "Meteora" was released to mixed critical support, yet "Minutes to Midnight," Linkin Park's third studio album, changed everything about how the band would be looked at. Mature, raw and different are all words that can be used to describe "Midnight." Oh, and don't forget impressive.
Honorable Mention: "Rock And Roll Jesus," Kid Rock
Album of the Year
"Graduation," Kanye West ¬ West's third album was hyped up beyond belief before its release, thanks to a little friendly competition with 50 Cent. But you know what? He delivered on it. Better than his last outing, "Late Registration," and on par with his first, "College Dropout," "Graduation" showed West's versatility, genius and skill in what truly can be called art.
Honorable Mention: "Magic," Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Single of the Year
"Stronger," Kanye West, featuring Daft Punk's "Harder Better Faster Stronger" - "Stronger" is purely audible addiction, drugs for your ear drums. From the infectious beat to the trademark witty lyrical capabilities of West and its 5-plus minute length, "Stronger" is perfect. Don't act like West never told 'ya.
Honorable Mention: "Makes Me Wonder," Maroon 5
Best New Artist
Lily Allen - Bubbly, British, pint-sized and quite the mouth. Allen was the cure for the common Brit-pop artist. From her smash single, "Smile," to the tale of her high, little brother "Alfie," Allen is sure to please and has serious potential to be the next big thing.
Honorable Mention: In This Moment
Rock Album of the Year
"Minutes to Midnight," Linkin Park - It has been over four years since "Meteora" was released to mixed critical support, yet "Minutes to Midnight," Linkin Park's third studio album, changed everything about how the band would be looked at. Mature, raw and different are all words that can be used to describe "Midnight." Oh, and don't forget impressive.
Honorable Mention: "Rock And Roll Jesus," Kid Rock
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