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The Best of 2007

by lkatulka on December 30th, 2007

This is the time when I like to look back fondly on the year that was while I’m anticipating what the New Year will bring. 2007 was a great year for Aussie music. While record sales fell throughout the rest of the world, we continued to support local artists like Silverchair, Powderfinger, and Sneaky Sound System. It was also a massive year for touring, with local legends and international superstars selling out venues around the country.

I’ve got lots to look forward to in 2008. I’ve already nabbed tickets for Matchbox Twenty, Michael Bublé, The Duhks, k.d. lang, Rocky Horror Show, and Santana. How many more gigs do you think I can cram in before the year’s out?

Here’s what I loved about 2007. It’s all completely subjective – I didn’t buy all the albums released this year and I didn’t go to all the shows the rest of the critics did. But when I look back at 2007, these are the things I’ll think of fondly.

Top 10 Aussie Albums

1. Ripe - Ben Lee
2. Skin - Katie Noonan
3. Get Ready - Human Nature
4. Rock-Bottom Jackpot - Dé Jah Groove
5. The Memphis Album - Guy Sebastian
6. The Swing Sessions 2 - David Campbell
7. Greatest Hits: 18 Kids - Keith Urban
8. No Man’s Woman - Various Artists
9. Where We Land - Damien Leith
10. Slideshows - Thirsty Merc

Top 10 Aussie Songs

1. “Love Me Like the World is Ending” - Ben Lee
2. “Sew My Name” - Josh Pyke
3. “Funky Tonight” - John Butler Trio
4. “Time To Begin” - Katie Noonan
5. “20 Good Reasons” - Thirsty Merc
6. “In This Life” - Delta Goodrem
7. “Peachy” - Missy Higgins
8. “Planet New Year” - Sarah Blasko
9. “UFO” - Sneaky Sound System
10. “Innocent” - Small Mercies

Top 10 Gigs

1. John Mayer @ Sydney Entertainment Centre
2. Tori Amos @ Civic Theatre
3. Amos Lee @ Lizotte’s
4. Lionel Richie @ Bimbadgen Estate
5. Elton John @ Tempus Two
6. Dave Matthews Band @ The Hordern
7. Daughtry @ The Gaelic
8. Bobby Flynn @ Lizotte’s
9. Boyz II Men @ Newcastle Workers Club
10. Steely Dan @ Bimbadgen Estate

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