at SXSW 2008

SXSW 2008 Ruled! Here's a couple SXSW Superlatives: I never bedazzling could look so sexy on a guy... It was worth nearly fainting from heat stroke to see you...

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How are you holding up, whether in Austin or Seattle or elsewhere?? Tell us in the comments below.

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Awesomeness!!!

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You have to love any band that can cram so much great pop into a nine-track disc.

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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:

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

Favorite Northwest Releases of 2007:

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When she sings, "You scumbag, you maggot, you cheap lousy faggot," she doesn't spit it out with proper vitriol as Kirsty MacColl did.

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Tonight is another agonizing night in Seattle where it's hard to know where to turn for the best show/event around, there's just so much going on! If I might make a few suggestions...

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