Ryan (Division Day) Wilson's Best of 2007

This is probably the last guest list of the year. Today's guest is Ryan Wilson, the guitarist in Division Day. Ryan reminded me that I still need to hear that Tandemoro record.

Ryan Wilson's top 10 albums that made 2007 a cool year to be alive and hearing music.

1. Tandemoro: The Movers & The Shakers (Self Released) - Hard to believe most of LA slept on this release, because it's easily some of the best pop songwriting this side of the mississippi - no wait, make that the atlantic ocean.

2. The (Le) Switch:Hello Today (Self Released) - A tantalizing taste of what we've all got to look forward to when their full length record comes out. ohyeah.

3. Chromeo: Fancy Footwork (Vice) - These guys rule.

4. Roky Erickson: You're Gonna Miss Me Soundtrack (Palm) - "For You (I'd Do Anything)" is one of the most moving songs I've ever heard by one of the most talented dudes alive. Track down the 1990 compilation "Where The Pyramid Meets The Eye" for some covers of Roky's tunes by the likes of The Mighty Lemon Drops, JAMC, Primal Scream, Bongwater, and the Butthole Surfers.

5. Earlimart: Mentor Tormentor (Major Domo/Shout Factory) This is my favorite Earlimart record yet. "Don't Think About Me" is perfect pop melancholia.

6. Tigers Can Bite You: Tigers Can Bite You (Self Released) - Finally I don't have to park myself on their myspace page to listen to "Rough Stuff". Tigers Can Bite You: now on a conveniently portable shiny circle.

7. The Mae Shi: HLLLYH (Team Shi) - I don't know if this counts, since it's technically not out here yet (?), but whatever. These guys rule.

8. Black Moth Super Rainbow: Dandelion Gum (Graveface) - Yum.

Download "Sun Lips"

9. Various Artists: Soul Sides, Vol. 2 - The Covers (Zealous) - An amazing compilation by Oliver Wang. Highlights are Esther Phillips' take on Gil Scott-Heron's "Home Is Where The Hatred Is" and Antibalas' re-do of Willie Colon's "Che Che Cole."

10. Kid Sister: Control EP (Fool's Gold) - Undeniable. "Control" was probably my jam of the year. Watch out, 2008.

Wildcard: Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue - A beautiful album and one of my all-time faves. This one got a lot of spins in 2007.

Guilty Pleasure Track: T-Pain - "Bartender"