See what host John Schaefer and the listeners chose as the best albums of 2007.
John Schaefer's Best of 2007 Albums
Jamie T: Panic Prevention
New Pornographers: Challengers
Okkervil River: The Stage Names
The National: Boxer
John Doe: A Year In the Wilderness
Art Brut: It’s A Bit Complicated
Osvaldo Golijov: Oceana
Arcade Fire: Neon Bible
Beirut: Flying Club Cup
The Bad Plus: Prog
The Winners of Soundcheck’s 2007 Listener Poll Are…
Best Pop Album: Amy Winehouse, “Back to Black”
Best Classical Album: Steve Reich, Music for 18 Musicians performed by the Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble
Best Rock Album: Radiohead, “In Rainbows”
Best World Music Album: Manu Chao, “La Radiolina”
John Schaefer has hosted Soundcheck since the show’s inception in 2002. He has also hosted and produced WNYC’s radio series New Sounds since 1982 (“The No. 1 radio show for the Global Village” – Billboard) and the New Sounds Live concert series since 1986.
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