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Rolling Stone's Top 50 Albums of 2007


LIST SUMMARY

List Rating: 73
Based on 221 album ratings

Genre Breakdown:
Alternative Rock (6), Indie Rock (6), Hip Hop (5), Indie Pop (5), Soul (3), Rock (3), Folk (3), Pop (3), R&B (2), Punk (2), Psychedelic Rock (1), Garage Rock (1), Classic Rock (1), Stoner Metal (1), Alt-Country (1), Singer-Songwriter (1), Industrial Rock (1), Electronic (1), Country (1)

1. M.I.A. - Kala

M.I.A. - Kala
Released: Aug 21st, 2007
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
91
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
92
Based on
15 ratings



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2. Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Bruce Springsteen - Magic
Released: Oct 2nd, 2007
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
71
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
76
Based on
3 ratings



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3. Jay-Z - American Gangster

Jay-Z - American Gangster
Released: Nov 6th, 2007
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
84
Based on
1 rating



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4. Arcade Fire - Neon Bible

Arcade Fire - Neon Bible
Released: Mar 6th, 2007
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
87
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
84
Based on
32 ratings



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5. Kanye West - Graduation

Kanye West - Graduation
Released: Sep 11th, 2007
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
77
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
14 ratings



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6. Radiohead - In Rainbows

Radiohead - In Rainbows
Released: Oct 10th, 2007
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
90
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
92
Based on
45 ratings



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7. LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver

LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver
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Released: Mar 20th, 2007
Genre: Electronic
CRITIC SCORE
88
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
92
Based on
36 ratings



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8. Rilo Kiley - Under the Blacklight

Rilo Kiley - Under the Blacklight
Released: Aug 21st, 2007
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
59
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
63
Based on
4 ratings



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9. Against Me! - New Wave

Against Me! - New Wave
Released: Jul 10th, 2007
Genre: Punk
CRITIC SCORE
59
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
78
Based on
2 ratings



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10. Spoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

Spoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
Released: Jul 10th, 2007
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
84
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
88
Based on
10 ratings



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11. John Fogerty - Revival

John Fogerty - Revival
Released: Oct 2nd, 2007
Genre: Classic Rock
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
NR
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12. Bright Eyes - Cassadaga

Bright Eyes - Cassadaga
Released: Apr 10th, 2007
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
73
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
72
Based on
4 ratings



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13. Lily Allen - Alright, Still

Lily Allen - Alright, Still
Released: Jan 30th, 2006
Genre: Pop
CRITIC SCORE
81
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
85
Based on
2 ratings



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14. Gogol Bordello - Super Taranta!

Gogol Bordello - Super Taranta!
Released: Jul 10th, 2007
CRITIC SCORE
66
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
74
Based on
2 ratings



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15. Common - Finding Forever

Common - Finding Forever
Released: Jul 31st, 2007
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
64
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
NR
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16. Les Savy Fav - Let's Stay Friends

Les Savy Fav - Let's Stay Friends
Released: Sep 18th, 2007
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
76
Based on
2 ratings



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17. The White Stripes - Icky Thump

The White Stripes - Icky Thump
Released: Jun 19th, 2007
Genre: Garage Rock
CRITIC SCORE
77
Based on
7 reviews
USER SCORE
85
Based on
6 ratings



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18. Lucinda Williams - West

Lucinda Williams - West
Released: Feb 13th, 2007
Genre: Alt-Country
CRITIC SCORE
51
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
55
Based on
2 ratings



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19. Devendra Banhart - Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon

Devendra Banhart - Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon
Released: Sep 25th, 2007
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
74
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
NR
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20. Melissa Etheridge - The Awakening

Melissa Etheridge - The Awakening
Released: Sep 25th, 2007
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
CRITIC SCORE
70
Based on
1 review
USER SCORE
NR
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21. Nine Inch Nails - Year Zero

Nine Inch Nails - Year Zero
Released: Apr 17th, 2007
Genre: Industrial Rock
CRITIC SCORE
74
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
84
Based on
4 ratings



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22. Paul McCartney - Memory Almost Full

Paul McCartney - Memory Almost Full
Released: Jun 5th, 2007
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
69
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
85
Based on
1 rating



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23. 1990s - Cookies

1990s - Cookies
Released: Jul 31st, 2007
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
78
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
NR
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24. Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - Raising Sand

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - Raising Sand
Released: Oct 23rd, 2007
Genre: Folk
CRITIC SCORE
81
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
75
Based on
1 rating



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25. Linkin Park - Minutes to Midnight

Linkin Park - Minutes to Midnight
Released: May 15th, 2007
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
47
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
75
Based on
1 rating



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26. Miranda Lambert - Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Miranda Lambert - Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Released: May 1st, 2007
Genre: Country
CRITIC SCORE
60
Based on
1 review
USER SCORE
NR
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27. Lil Wayne - Da Drought 3

Lil Wayne - Da Drought 3
Released: Jan 1st, 2007
Genre: Hip Hop
CRITIC SCORE
84
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
0
Based on
1 rating



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28. The Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder

The Apples In Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder
Released: Feb 6th, 2007
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
76
Based on
2 ratings



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29. Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains

Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains
Released: Dec 18th, 2007
Genre: R&B
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
NR
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30. Youssou N'Dour - Rokku Mi Rokka

Youssou N'Dour - Rokku Mi Rokka
Released: Oct 30th, 2007
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
1 review
USER SCORE
NR
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31. Kings of Leon - Because of the Times

Kings of Leon - Because of the Times
Released: Apr 3rd, 2007
Genre: Rock
CRITIC SCORE
64
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
69
Based on
5 ratings



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32. Maroon 5 - It Won't Be Soon Before Long

Maroon 5 - It Won't Be Soon Before Long
Released: May 22nd, 2007
Genre: Pop
CRITIC SCORE
80
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
70
Based on
1 rating



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33. Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Ray Price - Last of the Breed

Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Ray Price - Last of the Breed
Released: Mar 20th, 2007
CRITIC SCORE
64
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
NR
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34. Chris Brown - Exclusive

Chris Brown - Exclusive
Released: Nov 6th, 2007
Genre: R&B
CRITIC SCORE
65
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
72
Based on
1 rating



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35. Feist - The Reminder

Feist - The Reminder
MUST HEAR
Released: May 1st, 2007
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
84
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
87
Based on
13 ratings



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36. Alicia Keys - As I Am

Alicia Keys - As I Am
Released: Nov 13th, 2007
Genre: Soul
CRITIC SCORE
70
Based on
1 review
USER SCORE
74
Based on
3 ratings



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37. Down - Over the Under

Down - Over the Under
Released: Sep 25th, 2007
Genre: Stoner Metal
CRITIC SCORE
50
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
81
Based on
2 ratings



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38. Imperial Teen - The Hair the TV the Baby & the Band

Imperial Teen - The Hair the TV the Baby & the Band
Released: Aug 21st, 2007
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
61
Based on
4 reviews
USER SCORE
NR
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39. Dr. Dog - We All Belong

Dr. Dog - We All Belong
Released: Feb 27th, 2007
Genre: Psychedelic Rock
CRITIC SCORE
61
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
NR
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40. Amy Winehouse - Back to Black

Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
Released: Mar 13th, 2007
Genre: Soul
CRITIC SCORE
70
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
67
Based on
9 ratings



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41. of Montreal - Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?

of Montreal - Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?
MUST HEAR
Released: Jan 23rd, 2007
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
82
Based on
10 reviews
USER SCORE
92
Based on
11 ratings



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42. Wilco - Sky Blue Sky

Wilco - Sky Blue Sky
Released: May 15th, 2007
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
76
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
82
Based on
8 ratings



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43. The Smashing Pumpkins - Zeitgeist

The Smashing Pumpkins - Zeitgeist
Released: Jul 10th, 2007
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
50
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
63
Based on
3 ratings



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44. Peter Bjorn and John - Writer's Block

Peter Bjorn and John - Writer's Block
Released: Aug 14th, 2006
Genre: Indie Pop
CRITIC SCORE
81
Based on
6 reviews
USER SCORE
77
Based on
4 ratings



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45. Foo Fighters - Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace

Foo Fighters - Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace
Released: Sep 25th, 2007
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
56
Based on
9 reviews
USER SCORE
57
Based on
5 ratings



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46. Fall Out Boy - Infinity on High

Fall Out Boy - Infinity on High
Released: Feb 6th, 2007
Genre: Alternative Rock
CRITIC SCORE
67
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
53
Based on
1 rating



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47. Band of Horses - Cease to Begin

Band of Horses - Cease to Begin
Released: Oct 9th, 2007
Genre: Indie Rock
CRITIC SCORE
75
Based on
5 reviews
USER SCORE
79
Based on
6 ratings



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48. Mavis Staples - We'll Never Turn Back

Mavis Staples - We'll Never Turn Back
Released: Apr 24th, 2007
Genre: Soul
CRITIC SCORE
70
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
70
Based on
1 rating



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49. Dropkick Murphys - The Meanest of Times

Dropkick Murphys - The Meanest of Times
Released: Sep 18th, 2007
Genre: Punk
CRITIC SCORE
65
Based on
2 reviews
USER SCORE
70
Based on
1 rating



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50. Britney Spears - Blackout

Britney Spears - Blackout
Released: Oct 30th, 2007
Genre: Pop
CRITIC SCORE
57
Based on
3 reviews
USER SCORE
NR
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