2007 Song of the Year

mp3: "All My Friends" by LCD Soundsystem

This was easily my favorite song this year. I guess it appealed to the thirty-something in me (unlike most other pop songs which tend to appeal to younger audiences.) This group has captured the perspective of the aging hipster in the past, but this time it was done with much more nostalgia. The song was both joyful and melancholic.

There were two excellent cover versions recorded this year too. The one by Franz Ferdinand, sounding more like New Order, was sleek, fun and hip. John Cale's version benefitted from the age in his voice. It emphasized the melancholy.

mp3: Franz Ferdinand's Version
mp3: John Cale's Version