The 60 Best Albums of 2007
From tech house to Radiohead and Americana to indie and everything in between, the 60 best albums of 2007 included many of the 2000s' best albums.
The Shins
The Shins – “Half a Million” (Singles Going Steady)
There's a certain comfort in knowing that some things will stay the same over the decades.
The Shins: Heartworms
Heartworms is a sonic course correction from 2012's Port of Morrow, but the songwriting is still spotty, so it's simply too little, too late.
Sing My Songs to Me: Eric Johnson on the Return of Fruit Bats
Having left behind a highly identifiable name in 2013, Eric Johnson embarked on a career as EDJ. The music stayed the same but, Johnson says, a little bit of confusion in the marketplace had to go.
Flake Music: When You Land Here, It’s Time to Return
The reissue of the debut album from the band that would become the Shins showcases a raw indie rock sound that bridges that gap between '90s alternative and poignant post-millennial indie pop.
Broken Bells: After the Disco
After the Disco rides that morning after wave, holding up a mirror to cast a dark reflection on the fun that's come and gone.
