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| | Top Sexy Men Of 2007 | | 1 |  | Damien Dempsey
To Hell Or Barbados
Critically exalted in his native Ireland, Damien Dempsey's notoriety has only recently spread beyond the far-flung Irish diaspora. To Hell Or Barbados, his most accomplished effort to date, blends his twin loves of gutsy Irish folk, descended from the likes of Christy Moore and Luke Kelly, and the reggae of Bob Marley, while forays into hip hop ('Serious') and electronic ('The City') are just as well executed. Built like a boxer, Dempsey's most impressive feature is his booming voice, a thick Dublin accent he can deliver with as much delicate grace as brute physical force. Highlights include opener 'Maasai,' paying homage to the proud African tribe of the same name, and the title track. Patriotism plays a strong role in all of Dempsey's songwriting, and 'To Hell Or Barbados' is a history lesson in itself, d0cumenting the forgotten slaves of the West Indies, the vanquished Irish during the brief reign of Oliver Cromwell. | | 2 |  | Raine Maida
The Hunters Lullaby
Raine Maida's The Hunters Lullaby (no apostrophe) expands upon the blueprint set by his debut EP Love Hope Hero late last year. Simplicity is the Our Lady Peace frontman's key aim here, removing many of the obstacles rock music traditionally puts between vocalist and listener and instead using sparse instrumentation (guitar, piano, hand drums) to subtly supplement his half-sung, half-slam poetry confessional. He broaches issues both political and personal (and often both wound together) directly and frankly, picking his words carefully and delivering them with just as much precision. For highlights, check pessimistic/optimistic closer 'One Second Chance' and the haunting 'Earthless,' or anything else from this unusually consistent first effort. | | 3 |  | Fall Out Boy
Infinity On High
Deion pending. | | 4 |  | Everybody Else
Everybody Else
Deion pending. | | 5 |  | Manic Street Preachers
Send Away The Tigers
Deion pending. | | 6 |  | Messiah J and the Expert
...And Another Thing
Deion pending. | | 7 |  | Britney Spears
Blackout
Deion pending. | | 8 |  | Maximo Park
Our Earthly Pleasures
Deion pending. | | 9 |  | LCD Soundsystem
Sound Of Silver
Deion pending. | | 10 |  | Sixx:A.M.
Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
It all began with a diary that even its author had forgotten about. Written at the apex of his drug-addicted hell, Nikki Sixx's Heroin Diaries begins with its anti-hero at his lowest ebb, and charts his recovery-ish with brutal honesty and no little amount of dignity. Interspersed with surprisingly eloquent readings from the text, The Heroin Diaries soundtrack is a collection of thirteen radio-primed rock singles, a near-perfect cohesion of Sixx's perfect pop smarts and nose for a classic melody. He's helped by renowned producer/guitarists DJ Ashba and James Michael, the latter adding flawless and understated vocals to his extensive songwriting credits. If 'Dead Man's Ballet' and 'Van Nuys' recall the theatricality of Meat Loaf, singles 'Life Is Beautiful' and 'Accidents May Happen' soar with the weight and genuine intensity befitting the best effort in a decade by three of pop rock's underappreciated geniuses. | | 11 |  | Avril Lavigne
The Best Damn Thing
Deion pending. | | 12 |  | Primordial
To The Nameless Dead
Deion pending. | | 13 | | Justice
Cross
Deion pending. | | 14 |  | Rufus Wainwright
Release The Stars
Deion pending. | | 15 |  | Super Extra Bonus Party
Super Extra Bonus Party
Deion pending. | |
Electric City
12.24.07 | Really? | south_of_heaven 11
12.24.07 | #1 - Grant Hunter
I win. | McP3000
12.24.07 | With Fall Out Boy, Avril Lavigne, and Britney Spears...i will no longer seek you for music advice | rasputin
12.24.07 | WHAT ABOUT ME | DWittisarockstar
12.24.07 | At least this list is different. I need to hear 5 and 9. | FlawedPerfection
12.24.07 | I always knew Avril and Britney were actualy sexy men. | Jacaranda
12.29.07 | blah sixx am no thanks.
I've haven't actually heard the album but I've heard the singles and
blah sixx am no thanks. | Mikesn
12.31.07 | yesssss @ 2 |
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