Blender's 25 Reasons To Be Excited for 2007

[Melissa Johnson]

Blender Magazine (http://www.blender.com) claims that these 25 musical acts are the best reasons to be excited (http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=2388) for new music in 2007. Agree? Disagree? Which acts do you think are the reasons to get excited for in 2007?

[mr chainsaw]

that picture of"Rich Boy" gave me a laugh...

gangstalicious

[southline]

and i was 100% positive chamillionaire was going to be a one hit wonder.

[andsheburns]

Lily Allen's album is amazing. It's definitely going to be one of my favorites of '07.

[Tony Pascarella]

Lily Allen's album is amazing. It's definitely going to be one of my favorites of '07.I need to give her a listen. I've heard positive things but haven't listened to her yet.

[Finch076]

how is bright eyes not on that list?

[(joeyman)]

yeah they did a pretty good job with this list...i am most definitly looking forward to new TAI and FOB, as well as seeing how well lily allen does here in the us. that cd is just good. and the amerie mixtapes are pretty sick too. and i wont lie, im wondering what linkin park's new one is gonna come out sounding like.

[andsheburns]

Also, why does Nicole Scherzinger need a solo album when PCD was pretty much just a solo album for her?

[andsheburns]

I need to give her a listen. I've heard positive things but haven't listened to her yet.

It's definitely a little deceptive. The sound is all poppy, but the lyrics can be pretty dark and gritty. Browse some torrent sites and you'll find it.

[notoaststereo]

im in school... the blender site wont work... whos on the list?

[Mediocrity]

Seems Jimmy Eat World just aren't relevant anymore

[get high]

wheres the jam band love? only thing im even remotely interested in on that list is three six mafia

[chokeychicken]

wheres the jam band love? only thing im even remotely interested in on that list is three six mafia

its not 1974 anymore.

Seems Jimmy Eat World just aren't relevant anymore

untrue. this band is always relevant.

only ones i agreed with on that list are modest mouse, the shins, fall out boy, saigon, and three 6. people like kelly clarkson arent going to make 2007.

[dontfront]

how is bright eyes not on that list?

haha good one.

..... MIKA is amazing! #12. Fountains of Wayne wooo! I am unbelievably stoked for the new Maroon 5 Album... Gah. Its going to be ridicilous.

[The Fix]

The Academy is is supposed to make me excited for music? Are you fucking serious?

With that said, Bloc Party makes me excited

[70x7]

Modest Mouse, Bloc Party, The Shins, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are all going to be good I think, but I have a feeling all will be letdowns from previous albums. The Shins are in every magazine and being hyped beyond belief, and as much as I love them, I'm wary about what's going to happen with them. The most exciting album coming out this year I think we be Explosions in the Sky.

[allelish]

get excited for last days of april's new album.

[ALLANDUDE]

Which acts do you think are the reasons to get excited for in 2007?

T-H-R-I-C-E!!!

Dustin and the boys can do no wrong as far as I'm concerned... and the new quadruple 4-Elements album sounds insanely promising... couldn't be more excited for that one.

Oh, and I'm looking forward to hearing the new one from Avril Lavigne... I know, burn me alive!

[thebrowncoat]

2 bands that should be on the list that aren't:

Paramore - new album out before summer

Eisley - new album out in April

[TJ Wells]

REALLY REALLY happy to see FOW are making another album.

[ALLANDUDE]

2 bands that should be on the list that aren't:

Paramore - new album out before summer

Eisley - new album out in April


oh, yes sir, i second that!!

PS: it doesn't hurt that Hayley and the DuPree sisters are extremely easy on the eyes either!

[KB3RG]

was surprised to see TAI on there

kind of happy to hear that Linkin Park was making something new too...

[utgjames]

I too am surprised @ the lack of Bright Eyes on this list. Blender use to seem like the perfect receptacle for all of Conor's bodily fluids, but perhaps the tide has turned. They're obviously trying only reference great-selling indie acts, or easily accessible ones. People will know Modest Mouse 10 to 1 over Bright Eyes, especially here in the midwest where I'm from. Personally, I'm looking for that New Birght Eyes album, as well as The ATARIS, Jimmy Eat World, fob, and freakin BAYSIDE!

[get high]

its not 1974 anymore.

the modern jam band scene didnt start up till the mid 90's bro. and its thriving right now with some awesome bands.

[becky_boulders]

many problems with this...
>nichol from the PCD..man that computer can sing
>fountains of wayne.. staceys mom didnt help them, so nothing can
>Courtney love...needs more money for heroine
>Fall out boy..i used to be a fan..now they just make their music for 11teen year olds who have "real" problems, they piced Babyface to produce their alubm bc he's done records they like..like Jossey and the pussycats.. case and point!
>Maroon5...havent heard from them in awhile..but i guess every 35+ mothers have on the easylistening radio stations across the nation
>Chamillianer..or however you spell his name..his songs pretty much say it all
>Likin park..i guess..if the lead singer was FORCED to make this album bc his divorce left him broke..i can tell these songs are really gonna come from the heart..& go right into his bank account

so pretty much i think this is the best...i mean it cant get anyworse then last year right?

[Greg Dona]

That's a pretty nice list. I like a ton of the stuff on it, but I'm definately most excited to see Lily Allen at number one. She's incredible, and I really hope the album makes waves when it drops stateside.

[post-rock]

What I'm excited for:

Bloc Party
The Good, the Bad and the Queen
Maroon 5

[Tony]

Fuck that website. Here's the list of artists for anyone that doesn't want to press NEXT 24 fucking times (trust me, it's not worth it):

25. Modest Mouse
24. Saigon
23. Fountains Of Wayne
22. Arctic Monkeys
21. Nicole Scherzinger
20. The Academy Is
19. Amerie
18. Kaiser Chiefs
17. Avril Lavigne
16. Kelly Clarkson
15. Bloc Party
14. Courtney Love
13. Fall Out Boy
12. Mika
11. The Good, The Bad, And The Queen
10. Joss Stone
9. James Morrison
8. Three 6 Mafia
7. The Shins
6. Maroon 5
5. Rich Boy
4. Chamillionaire
3. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
2. Linkin Park
1. Lily Allen

...and absolutely none of those make me excited for 2007. There's albums in there I'm looking forward to, but this list just reeks of early promotion for a lot of major label albums.

[mutiny]

i'm looking foward to emanuel, circa survive, and the starting line above all. i have mixed expectations about fall out boy and tai.

[Riki]

Lily Allen's album is amazing. It's definitely going to be one of my favorites of '07.


I cant get past lily Allen's chav image to give the album a fair listen. I know that's my flaw not hers, but I just cant.

I mean she even has a pet bull mastiff... all she is lacking are those jeweled clown necklace things from argos..


Anyway, personally Motion City's new album is the thing i am most looking forward to...

[Web250]

So excited for Avril.

[Hegemon]

I'm looking forward to Anberlin and Bayside.

And of course FOB, but they're already on the list.

[ashesofapril234]

Radiohead, where r they
New Smahing Pumpkins
Bright Eyes.
The new Bloc Party is amazing btw, my friend found it online.
The list is alright, there's some good stuff on there.

[GoWaitInTheCar]

Modest Mouse, yes.
Arctic Monkeys, yes.
The Good, the Bad and the Queen seems very interesting.

Bright Eyes anyone?

[Greg Dona]

25. Modest Mouse
24. Saigon
22. Arctic Monkeys
18. Kaiser Chiefs
16. Kelly Clarkson
15. Bloc Party
12. Mika
11. The Good, The Bad, And The Queen
9. James Morrison
8. Three 6 Mafia
7. The Shins
5. Rich Boy
4. Chamillionaire
3. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
1. Lily Allen
That's what I'm looking forward to hearing.

[GoWaitInTheCar]

So excited for Avril.

Who isn't?

[Smash Adams]

where's radiohead?

[tiff_taff]

Not so bad.

[RememberFminus2]

I am really suprised Bright Eyes isnt on that list. I am super stoked for that record. The Academy Is? uhh no.

[*crying stars*]

I'm actually excited for the new Relient K album, haha.

Not a terrible list, but could have been a lot better.

[h8redsoul]

all those bands/artists are garbage

[gladnads]

That list was worthless after FOB. Even before that most of it was crap.

[SmokieB.High]

crap

[jetsto]

bayside, anberlin, bright eyes, motion city soundtrack should all be on that list...

[[Mike]]

No Glassjaw, No Jimmy Eat World, No Thrice, Blender fails.

[Iamhome]

and i was 100% positive chamillionaire was going to be a one hit wonder.


I've been listening to chamillionaire since '04... one hit wonder my ass - he was makin' plenty of money being one of the best rappers INDEPENDENTLY.


anyone who likes him needs to check out 'paul wall and chamillionaire - getcha mind correct'


bad ass cd.

[whatchokesbegin]

I'm sorry, but there is no reason to be excited about anything on that list.

[Radiology]

what I don't understand about these lists, even the absolutepunk anticipations for 2007 is how can they not include one of the most important bands of our era...



RADIOHEAD! they're new album should be coming out this year, and posssibly their last....how can everyone overlook something as big as that? it's defenetly going to be the album of the year for 2007 as well


also Sigur Ros? they are currently in the studio....though I'm not sure if they're aiming for 2007 or not...

Wilco should DEFENETLY be on there, every album they have ever recorded has been AMAZING and I'm sure this next one will be as well.

Explosions in the Sky? their new album is fantastic

(though i understand why magazines wont include this) but Silver Mt. Zion? if anyone has seen them recenetly and have heard the song "Blind Blind Blind" it is reason enough to anticipate their next album


I'm sure Death Cab For Cutie is probably going to record correct? I hope so...if not i'm crossing my fingers for The Postal Service though it's not likely

but I agree with the previous posts that Jimmy Eat World and Bright Eyes should be on the list as well.

[votkeenz]

2007's all about the Enter Shikari.

[Serenity]

Courtney Love? what the fuck?

[royalbq]

It's definitely a little deceptive. The sound is all poppy, but the lyrics can be pretty dark and gritty. Browse some torrent sites and you'll find it.

That's why I love her music. She's got a nice voice and the lyrics are great

[royalbq]

all those bands/artists are garbage

Chances are you haven't sat down and actually listened to half these artists

[im 2*Sweet]

I need to give her a listen. I've heard positive things but haven't listened to her yet.


in a way her album is similar to the formats' dog probloms, in which her music is really upbeat and 'fun' i guess, but her lyrics are rather dark and sadistic

[mybreakingpoint]

wait wait, Fountains of Wayne has 4 albums?

i've got: Welcome Interstae Managers, Out-Of-State Plates (a b-side album, or does that count as an 'album'?), their self-titled, and Utopia Parkway

do they have another record?

they're as far as I've gotten....1/3 bands I'm interested in...so it's 'ok' so far for me hahaha

[rachealh]

this list is completely "iffy"! i say mayhaps the good, the bad, and the queen, modest mouse, shins, and the academy is! the remainder of that list is sub par!

by the by... fall out boy? are you fucking kidding (i just had that "misheard lyrics" video pop in my head. "its not a city, its a golfcart, assface!" brilliant.). honestly, i have nothing against the band, but there are so many better bands that could be on there. ya know? does avril still sing? is it good? i haven't heard her since she was underage and a hypocrite (she is gorgeous though, and stellar vocals, from what i can remember)! is courtney still alive?

what the crap is up with this list. who is writing this, i bet its some old executive who thinks that he is "in the know"!

[rachealh]

oh man! i loved the self-titled!!!

[HowSoonIsNow]

I'm not overly excited for anyone on that list. It seems like next year isn't going to be great musically.

Edit: I will go out and buy the Kelly Clarkson CD though. She's good and I make no apologies for liking her.

[Eurotrash Drock]

im excited for lists that dont absolutely blow. maybe minus the bear, against me, circa survive, darkest hour, every time i die, the faint, glassjaw, life in your way, margot and the nuclear so and so's, on the might of princes reunion shows & reissues, straylight run, thrice. jesus, there are so many better releases coming out than that list.

[SLoT]

100% disagree with almost all of them. maybe two of the ones they mentioned im looking forward to, but not anywhere close.

[elvis2x]

Blender sucks, but for the demographic they're trying to reach, this list seems about right.

Fuck Courtney Love.

[Eurotrash Drock]

get excited for last days of april's new album.

the only swedish band people around ap know about is the hives. :-/

[mybreakingpoint]

I'm not overly excited for anyone on that list. It seems like next year isn't going to be great musically.

Edit: I will go out and buy the Kelly Clarkson CD though. She's good and I make no apologies for liking her.

You are wrong, my friend; dead wrong.

Jimmy Eat World
Limbeck
Saves The Day (maybe? they're writing? i'm hopeful haha)
Hot Rod Circuit
Motion City Soundtrack
Fountains Of Wayne
Eisley
Straylight Run
The Starting Line
The Used
Circa Survive
Lifetime
Say Anything


Not to mention! Armor For Sleep, Chiodos, Anberlin, &&&& Thrice!


are you kidding me? please, tell me you were kidding.

[im 2*Sweet]

rumors are out that there might be a new matches album, there is supposed to be a new postal service, a bunch of other im excited for

[mybreakingpoint]

i thought Postal Service wasn't doing another album?

perhaps i remember incorrectly, but i thought i remembered hearing they weren't doing another album

wouldn't be surprised though; Ben Gibbard's a fucking song-writing machine

[elvis2x]

i thought Postal Service wasn't doing another album?

perhaps i remember incorrectly, but i thought i remembered hearing they weren't doing another album

wouldn't be surprised though; Ben Gibbard's a fucking song-writing machine

They said they were but it was going to take its time.

[fearthesloths]

i only found one reason on that list..... academy is... and they are pretty close to the bottom of my list of things to be excited for

[mybreakingpoint]

They said they were but it was going to take its time.

really? hm...where did you hear this at? can you give me a source? for my own curiosity, i'm not questioning you lol :-)

[Gilsteryo!]

Where's 50 cent?

[xshady121]

wow maroon 5.. i forgot all about them

funny too, cause iwas pretty big on them back in the day... then they got big, and the singer thuoght he was black.. my brthoer came home with a kanye cd and i think a young buck cd and both had Adam Levine singing on it.. so that's about when i gave up on them. that and the fact that they have 2 live albums for an album thats short already..

But that should be interesting.

[iambmann]

You are wrong, my friend; dead wrong.

Jimmy Eat World
Limbeck
Saves The Day (maybe? they're writing? i'm hopeful haha)
Hot Rod Circuit
Motion City Soundtrack
Fountains Of Wayne
Eisley
Straylight Run
The Starting Line
The Used
Circa Survive
Lifetime
Say Anything


Not to mention! Armor For Sleep, Chiodos, Anberlin, &&&& Thrice!


are you kidding me? please, tell me you were kidding.


motion city? whens that comin out?

[aminorthreat55]

Only about five of those are accurate: The Good the Bad and the Queen, The Shins, Bloc Party, James Morrisson, Lily Allen and maybe one or two others.

[mybreakingpoint]

wow maroon 5.. i forgot all about them

funny too, cause iwas pretty big on them back in the day... then they got big, and the singer thuoght he was black.. my brthoer came home with a kanye cd and i think a young buck cd and both had Adam Levine singing on it.. so that's about when i gave up on them. that and the fact that they have 2 live albums for an album thats short already..

But that should be interesting.

i abhorr maroon 5 hahaha

[leary0315]

glassJAw
Say Anything
Thrice
Armor
Chiodos
Circa
Brand New (re-recording demos maybe?)
Straylight Run
The Fall Of Troy
Everytime I Die
Hidden In Plain View
Emery
From Autumn To Ashes
Jimmy Eat World
Days Away
Nightmare Of You?


yeahh just a few i can think of, but it seems to me like 2007 is going to be an amazing year for music, so i dont really know what all the haters are talking about?

[mybreakingpoint]

motion city? whens that comin out?

couldn't tell you off the top of my head

they're on the cover of AP's "Most Anticipated Albums of 07" Issue is all i know lol

[elvis2x]

really? hm...where did you hear this at? can you give me a source? for my own curiosity, i'm not questioning you lol :-)

Here.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1534893/20060622/postal_service.jhtml?headlines=true

Sorry the MTV site is such crap, but the article is there.

[iambmann]

hmm it seems I should read AP more often

[mybreakingpoint]

glassJAw
Say Anything
Thrice
Armor
Chiodos
Circa
Brand New (re-recording demos maybe?)
Straylight Run
The Fall Of Troy
Everytime I Die
Hidden In Plain View
Emery
From Autumn To Ashes
Jimmy Eat World
Days Away
Nightmare Of You?


yeahh just a few i can think of, but it seems to me like 2007 is going to be an amazing year for music, so i dont really know what all the haters are talking about?


i forgot about Say Anything, Days Away, and HIPV--good adds

and ya, if Brand New re-records those demo's, that'll be sex

[mybreakingpoint]

Here.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1534893/20060622/postal_service.jhtml?headlines=true

Sorry the MTV site is such crap, but the article is there.

aaaah, thank you

[rockthatpit]

Yeah the only ones outta those I'm excited for are The Academy Is..., Fall Out Boy and The Shins.

[zeropunk16]

the shins, the academy is.., avril lavigne, kelly clarkson, fob are what im excited for

[CorporateFish]

They got Three 6, Kaiser Chiefs, Modest Mouse, and The Shins right.

[tenminutes]

i agree with all the "rock" albums they listed except for fob and linkin park. they should be replaced with radiohead and smashing pumpkins.

6. Maroon 5
Kanye’s favorite Caucasians return, funkier than ever.

that line made me laugh.

[LoudandQuiet]

“My music is based on reality. One-hundred-thousand-dollar neck­laces are not a reality for most people. I want to make music like Marvin Gaye did, timeless music with substance.” - Saigon

YES!! Someone realizes that hip hop is starting to sound fake. If I heard Russell Simmons say that there was nothing was wrong with hip hop again I might shoot myself.

The only things on that list I'm looking forward to are The Academy Is, Fall Out Boy, Joss Stone, and Lily Allen

[brianthomas7]

So excited for The Good The Bad and The Queen. You can listen to two of their songs on their website if you didn't already know. Sounds extremely promising.

http://www.thegoodthebadandthequeen.com/index.php?cat=3

[The Revisionist]

On that list, I am looking forward to Fountains of Wayne, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkston, Bloc Party, and Fall Out Boy,

[watashi-revenge]

what I don't understand about these lists, even the absolutepunk anticipations for 2007 is how can they not include one of the most important bands of our era...



RADIOHEAD! they're new album should be coming out this year, and posssibly their last....how can everyone overlook something as big as that? it's defenetly going to be the album of the year for 2007 as well


also Sigur Ros? they are currently in the studio....though I'm not sure if they're aiming for 2007 or not...

Wilco should DEFENETLY be on there, every album they have ever recorded has been AMAZING and I'm sure this next one will be as well.

Explosions in the Sky? their new album is fantastic

(though i understand why magazines wont include this) but Silver Mt. Zion? if anyone has seen them recenetly and have heard the song "Blind Blind Blind" it is reason enough to anticipate their next album


I'm sure Death Cab For Cutie is probably going to record correct? I hope so...if not i'm crossing my fingers for The Postal Service though it's not likely

but I agree with the previous posts that Jimmy Eat World and Bright Eyes should be on the list as well.


I like your taste man. Where can I find this "Blind Blind Blind" song?

[Ambulance X]

One word can sum up that article...garbage.

[blimpcityhero11]

The Starting Line, Jimmy Eat World, Say Anything, Motion City Soundtrack, Relient K, The Academy Is..., The Rocket Summer...the list goes on...

[I am all talk]

Saigon's album is going to be hot.

[bung]

Jimmy Eat World (slightly above average)
Limbeck (don't listen to them)
Saves The Day (average)
Hot Rod Circuit (average)
Motion City Soundtrack (average)
Fountains Of Wayne (crap)
Eisley (average)
Straylight Run (average)
The Starting Line (average)
The Used (below average)
Circa Survive (slightly above average)
Lifetime (don't listen to them)
Say Anything (above average)


Now I can't wait for 2007!

The only thing that really interests me on that Blender list is the Shins and Clap Your Hands to a lesser extent.

[J_169]

iv seen worse lists...NME for one, thats always worth a laugh. cant believe they missed JEW and Postal Service off this thought. respect for modest mouse

[kennethagee]

“My music is based on reality. One-hundred-thousand-dollar neck­laces are not a reality for most people. I want to make music like Marvin Gaye did, timeless music with substance.” - Saigon

YES!! Someone realizes that hip hop is starting to sound fake. If I heard Russell Simmons say that there was nothing was wrong with hip hop again I might shoot myself.


have you not heard the new nas?

[secretemily]

I agree with the Academy Is and fall out boy but i think there is a lot more they missed...

and Amerie and Chamillionare? really?!

[Johnnydcp]

I dislike all of the ignorant people who just hate any other music out there that isn't scene/or in the variety they prefer. Sure there are other releases that I would prefer to the ones on the Blender list, but they aren't going to list artists who have sold 10,000 cds or less, because it's a pretty mainstream publication. For everyone out there who has said this entire list is garbage blah, blah, blah, go listen to some of the artists on this last, and maybe you might change your mind a little. I think Jimmy Eat World and Radiohead probably should have made the list, but for the most part, I think Blender did at least a decent job trying to represent alot of different facets of popular music.

[Basketcase]

why the fuck isn't The Faint on that list?!?!

[screamoutmyname]

joss stone is actually really sweet

[InvisibleNinjas]

I agree that Nicole Scherzinger's gonna have a HUGE year. Well, she did in 2006, but it was actually credited as the entire PCD. we all know she did most of the vocals. and trash on me all you want, but i cannot WAIT to see new Avril Whibley videos! i don't care if she's married, she's still hot as shit! Oh, and i'm admittedly still in lust with Joss Stone

i'm not surprised AT ALL at their indie picks = same old shit: Modest Mouse, Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs, Bloc Party, but i'm proud they mentioned the Shins.

[azrielen]

ROFL @ how none of these end of year lists have The Used on them. Personally, watching The Used a) blow everyone away or b) crash and burn like 747 full of exploding dogs is going to be the highlight of the beginning of my year.

[elvis2x]

ROFL @ how none of these end of year lists have The Used on them. Personally, watching The Used a) blow everyone away or b) crash and burn like 747 full of exploding dogs is going to be the highlight of the beginning of my year.

Haha.

The Used have about as much talent as Good Charlotte.

[NameTaken69]

none got me excited, but whatver works for them i guess.

[MatthiasEllis]

Linkin Parrrrkkkkkkkk

[pcrizz]

clap you hands have a good sound but i can not tolerate their vocals.

[DeadPoetic]

The Shins
Straylight Run
Eisley
Mae
Anberlin

THAT'S why 2007 might be pretty good music-wise. If the best they can come up with is Fall Out Boy and Lily Allen, I might as well just kill myself now.

[EvilButters]

I'm surprised Radiohead isn't on the list.

[InaGreendase]

Sorry if anyone previously flipped a shit already, but..

Where in the fuck is Glassjaw and the Dillinger Escape Plan?

And come to think of it, the Fall of Troy is big enough for his list (maybe?). Come onnnn, Blender, get off indie's dick a little and dip a toe in the other pool.

[sirenonthe101]

stacy's grandma. haha

[thesego211]

ROFL @ how none of these end of year lists have The Used on them. Personally, watching The Used a) blow everyone away or b) crash and burn like 747 full of exploding dogs is going to be the highlight of the beginning of my year.

you are way too old to still like the used

[Drew Beringer]

Lily Allen = the shit.

[Chevy114]

I am too lazy to read all 100 posts so I forward with sorry if this has been said.

Why does the music world insist on cramming joss stone down my throat it's joan osborne and tracey chapman all over again. Anytime a soul singer comes out the music world swears I need them in my life and yet everytime I do just find without them.

Also I remember like 4 years ago when no one cared about three 6 mafia and I would jam to slob on my nob and now people wont shut up about them. I guess one lucky break can make you a star.

[Matt_Dizzle]

Bright Eyes??