Due to their MySpace being hijacked, The Saps didn't respond when I queried them last month for inclusion of their mp3 in my Best of '07.  They've just regained control and written me back asking if it's too late, and since I hated to leave them out, here's the mp3 of the awesome track "Break My Spine" from the awesome album C'Mon Already — Start a Fire.

Thanks Saps!

 

(P.S. — Wait for it. The mp3 host I'm using seems slow today.) 

I made a 'Best of '07' compilation for coworkers and thought I'd share my picks with you, in no particular order. Hope you've got a little time to spare!

All downloads have been posted with permission from the bands themselves. Thanks bands!

 

1. Nicole Atkins and the Sea: "The Way It Is"

I think this is my favorite song of the year. Here's the clip from Letterman.

 

 

2. Peter Bjorn and John: "Young Folks"

I'm such a sucker for whistling. And isn't this the most visually satisfying video ever.

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Hope The Saps have their suitcases packed, because they’ve made a thoroughly enjoyable album that deserves national attention.

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This week the imaginary mailbin had loads of treasures, though a surprisingly small number of Northwest releases. Here are some highlights:

• Best of the bin: The Saps, a Chicago-based band whose debut release C'mon Already - Start a Fire officially (self) releases on March 27th. Expect an imaginary review forthcoming, and follow the link to their MySpace page to find tour info for Chicago, New York, and Boston for late March.
• Traveled the farthest to get here: The Dark Beaks, who braved customs to send their CD Spill Your Heart all the way from Dunedin, New Zealand (!!). Thanks, fellas!

And this week in Northwest releases in the imaginary mailbins...

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