Roger’s Rockin’ Round-up of 2007

Now I’ve bought a few albums this year, and pretty much enjoyed them all, but which were actually released this year? I had to grub around in my CD stacks to pull them out and apparently I only bought five albums that were actually released in 2007. Mind you, every one was brilliant and I have no hesitation in recommended all these. If you haven’t got them, stick them on Santa’s list immediately!

Album: Fear of a Blank Planet

Artist: Porcupine Tree

I took a bit of a punt with this one and it paid off in spades. This is a masterpiece of modern progressive rock.

Album: Minutes to Midnight

Artist: Linkin Park

I’ve got a couple of Linkin Park albums already (Meteora and Hybrid Theory) so I thought this was going to be good, and I was not disappointed. Another excellent album from from my favourite Californians.

Album: Puzzle

Artist: Biffy Clyro

This was very much a shot in the dark. The fourth album from three Scottish lads, the recommendation for this came from one of my youngest daughter’d friends (thanks Ian) and is full of fantastic songs. I think I may be delving into their back catalogue in the New Year!

Album: Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace

Artist: Foo Fighters

I was blown away by the double album In Your Honour and couldn’t see how the Foos could top it. At the first listen it appeared that they fallen short of the high standards that they’ve set themselves. But, after playing it a couple of times, I can honestly say that this album is definitely up there with their best.

Album: Sloe Gin

Artist: Joe Bonamassa

Now I knew this guy was good, but somehow I’ve never gotten around to buying any of his albums. By chance I heard the title track on a sampler CD and ended up parting with my plastic. If you like blues, and I do, this is probably the best release of the year.