10, 9, 8...

So, the year is ending and I feel nothing but boredom. But, I find myself reading list after list of the best of '07, so now it's my turn. Bear in mind that I have a hard time remembering anything before September. Here is the soundtrack of my year:

Top 5 albums of my 2007 (although they didn't necessarily come out in 2007):

5. Taking Back Sunday Tell All Your Friends.

My endeavors into emo culture led me to Taking Back Sunday's first album. I was not very impressed with their most recent album, but their first really did something for me. I can't remember the names of any songs, but they are charming, angry, and infinitely quotable.

4. Gym Class Heroes As Cruel as School Children

They could be rap, but instead they have a song about myspace. They were amazing in concert. But Travis McCoy is a whore.

3. Fall Out Boy Infinity on High

Come on, it's Fall Out Boy! They're a phenomenon. I wouldn't have anything to talk about if Pete Wentz didn't spend his free time doing dumb things, and Patrick Stump is adorable. Like a short, profusely sweating little teddy bear.

2. The Academy Is... Almost Here

He's got a decent voice, he's got that crooked smile
Hold on, you haven't heard the best yet
He writes great storylines, he's got those honest eyes.
So take him home for just $9.95

That's their song: Classifieds. They totally write their own advertisement. And if that isn't enough, watch an episode of TAITV and contemplate Sisky's hair. And they had the best concert I saw all year.

1. Jack's Mannequin Everything in Transit

This is an amazing, amazing album. It's fun, sad, and I've listened to it like eighty million times in the last couple months.

And, just for fun...

Top 5 bands whose albums I'm looking forward to in 2008:

5. This Providence

They don't suck. And I know they're releasing a new album. That makes them qualify for this list.

4. The Academy Is...

Still not completely sure that their actually making another album. Their last one came out in April.

3. The Hush Sound

Mmm... piano rock.

2. The Cab

I've heard exactly as many of their songs as there are guys named Alex in the band. That would be three.

1. Panic! at the Disco

The most highly anticipated album of 2007... hopefully they'll get around to it this year.

And just for the record, I think Dick Clark has been replaced by a Muppet.