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Best of 2007: imaginary Dana's picks

I have so many favorites for 2007 that narrowing the lists was tricky. Plus I'm preggo as a house and have NO memory at this point, so I'm sure I've inadvertently omitted some really great releases and songs. Forgive me and my wacked out hormones.

But that said, here are some Top of 2007 lists from me, to you. Feel free to leave comments both nasty and supportive. I likely deserve both for some of my erratic tastes.

The official results of the TIG Best NW Releases of 2007 Readers' Poll are coming VERY soon... stay tuned! In the meantime, some of my personal picks for a wonderful year in music past:

Favorite Releases of 2007:

Amy Winehouse Back to Black
Okkervil River The Stage Names
Tullycraft Every Scene Needs a Center
Beirut The Flying Cup Club
The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir
Shake Some Action Shake Some Action
Math & Physics Club Baby I'm Yours
John Vanderslice Emerald City
The Cave Singers Invitation Songs
The Fratellis Costello Music

Favorite Northwest Releases of 2007:

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Tuesday, January 1, 2008

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Latest comment by: randy: "Nice list, but I'm just so tired of seeing list after list this month. So why do I look then? I don't know! Maybe next year we can all just skip December and go straight from November to January's new releases? That would be nice."

TONIGHT! The Ruby Doe/Shorthand For Epic/Ms. Led, at the High Dive

The band made an announcement earlier in the week that the show tonight would be the last for its current lineup, with their bass player and drummer both (most amicably) parting ways with the group.

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Saturday, October 13, 2007

by imaginary dana

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Latest comment by: Betty: "The show at the High Dive was fierce! Ms. Led came out swinging and looked pretty damn hot too! The energy the band gave was incredible, and it was matched by a very enthusiastic crowd. They played a nice mix of old and new favorites (Stigma, Move Slowly, New Agenda - ...

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Oh no! Shorthand for Epic breakup/shakeup

"As such, we will be going on hiatus for a while to recharge our batteries and figure out how to recalibrate the beast that is SFE."

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Thursday, October 4, 2007

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Latest comment by: Imaginary-Kiku: "Aw Billy you are so amazing :] Jordan is super right, you're lyrics are just mind-blowing. Did I ever tell you I wrote a whole paper for History on the Crimean war, based on what you told me about Hamhands? It was highly successful :] I really hope to ...

Tonight's Recommended Show: Ms. Led {album release}, Vindaloo, Shorthand For Epic, and The Snakebites at the Sunset

Come celebrate the release of Ms. Led's newest album Shake Yourself Awake.

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Friday, June 22, 2007

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Latest comment by: Jeremy D. Downing: "Dana -- it was at the Old Redmond Firehouse, if that helps."

Fests are upon us: Part 2: Noise for the Needy

The organization is as worthy as their lineup is spectacular this year.

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Wednesday, May 2, 2007

by imaginary dana

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Latest comment by: imaginary dana: "I agree - the lineup is amazing, and the only trouble I can foresee is picking which show to attend. A good problem for a good cause to have, I suppose..."

A Very Merry Imaginary Karaoke Bash!

Ho ho ho! 'Tis about that time to kick off the holiday season imaginarily!

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Tuesday, November 14, 2006

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Podcast

Imaginary Indie Tunes Podcast September 2006

Our September imaginary indie tunes podcast, featuring songs from Trevor Dickson, The Pharmacy, Birdwatchers United, Shorthand for Epic, The Doll Test, The Drug Purse, Stars of Track and Field, Sirens Sister, and Math & Physics Club.

Friday, September 15, 2006

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Record review