The 100 Best Songs of 2007

Jay-Z triumphed, and Rihanna offered us shelter under her umbrella, while Springsteen, Bright Eyes and Arcade Fire reported on the storm

Posted Dec 11, 2007 9:26 AM



85 "It's Me, Bitches" (Remix)
Swizz Beatz

R. Kelly delivers one of the most vivid boasts of all time ("After sex, I beat my chest like King Kong!"), and Swizz brings a freaked-out track that eventually resolves into the Wu-Tang's classic "C.R.E.A.M." beat.

86 "Pagan Angel and a Borrowed Car"
Iron and Wine

With some drums and sound effects tossed in, this bit of rustic beauty evokes Nick Drake with a fuller palette and stronger id.

87 "Dashboard"
Modest Mouse

Seattle indie rockers' strings 'n' horns disco mix is the car song of '07: "The dashboard melted, but we still have the radio!"

88 "Computer Camp Love"
Datarock

A classic story: Boy meets girl; girl shows boy how to manipulate her circuitry. A note-perfect tale of nerd love from two Norwegian dance rockers.


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