top albums of 2007

1. radiohead - in rainbows
2. kings of leon - because of the times
3. arcade fire - neon bible
4. shins (the) - wincing the night away
5. ataxia - ataxia II
6. smashing pumpkins (the) - zeitgeist
7. jose gonzalez - in our nature
8. city and colour - live
9. pride tiger - the lucky ones

here are my friend and metal enthusiast, Vince LaHaye, top picks of 2007 (click on an album for a full review)