2007 Archive of Pop Music Reviews
Avenged Sevenfold - Avenged Sevenfold
The self-titled album by the pop metal band Avenged Sevenfold is reviewed.
Katharine McPhee - Katharine McPhee
Katharine McPhee's self-titled debut album. The album includes the single "Over It."
Mika - Life in Cartoon Motion
The debut album from singer-songwriter Mika. It includes the hit single "Grace Kelly."
James Morrison - Undiscovered
The first album from British singer-songwriter James Morrison.
Now That's What I Call Music! 24
This set includes a wide range of top pop music hits from late 2006 and early 2007.
Now That's What I Call Music! 25
Review of Now That's What I Call Music! 25. This set includes a wide range of top pop music hits from early 2007.
OneRepublic - Dreaming Out Loud
OneRepublic went to #1 on the pop singles chart with a Timbaland remix of their song "Apologize." 'Dreaming Out Loud' is the band's first album release. It was mostly produced by Greg Wells except for 2 tracks produced by lead vocalist Ryan Tedder.
Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad
This is Rihanna's third album. It includes the #1 pop single "Umbrella" as well as a duet with Ne-Yo and songs produced by Stargate and Timbaland.
Saving Jane - One Girl Revolution
Saving Jane found themselves with a surprise top 40 hit in 2006 with the song "Girl Next Door." This is their follow up.
Soundtrack - Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls features performances by Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, and Eddie Murphy. Key songs include "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," "Listen," "One Night Only," and "Love You I Do."
Soundtrack - Grey's Anatomy, Volume 3
Like previous volumes, Grey's Anatomy 3 is an exhilarating collection of many of today's top indie pop performers from Peter, Bjorn & John to Feist and Mat Kearney.
Britney Spears - Blackout
Britney Spears' 5th studio album 'Blackout' is previewed. It is due for release in November, 2007. The album includes the hit single "Gimme More." Among the producers and songwriters working on the project are Ne-Yo, Sean Garrett, Nate "Danja" Hills, Keri Hilson, J.R. Rotem, T-Pain, and Kara Dioguardi.
Various Artists - Instant Karma: Campaign to Save Darfur
Instant Karma is a benefit album to save Darfur in the Sudan from genocide. It is a collection of John Lennon songs performed by a wide range of top pop and rock artists.
White Stripes - Get Behind Me Satan
Review of White Stripes' album 'Get Behind Me Satan'
Wyclef Jean - The Carnival II (Memoirs of an Immigrant)
Wyclef Jean revisits the concept of his first solo album 'The Carnival' which was released 10 years ago in 1997. 'The Carnival II' boasts a wide range of guest artists including Shakira, T.I., Paul Simon, Norah Jones, Akon, and Chamillionaire
Maroon 5 - It Won't Be Soon Before Long
This second studio album includes the hit single Makes Me Wonder.
Barry Manilow - The Greatest Songs of the Seventies
The third in a series of collections of new versions of classic pop songs. This one includes remakes of Barry Manilow's own pop hits.
Madonna - Confessions Tour
Madonna's Confessions Tour DVD and CD package. It is the coverage of her 2006 world tour in support of the 'Confessions on a Dance Floor' album.
Backstreet Boys - Unbreakable
This is the group's first album as a foursome and includes the single "Inconsolable." Among the producers are John Shanks, Dan Muckala, and Billy Mann.
James Blunt - All the Lost Souls
The second album from James Blunt.
Colbie Caillat - Coco
Colbie Caillat's debut album Coco is a breezy, summery collection of light pop/r&b songs.
Kelly Clarkson - My December
My December is Kelly Clarkson's 3rd solo album. It is a clear artistic statement that announces Clarkson is one of today's top pop-rock artists.
Celine Dion - Taking Chances
'Taking Chances' is Celine Dion's first English language studio album since 2004's 'Miracle.' It was released in November, 2007 and features efforts to branch out in new musical directions including rock.
Fall Out Boy - Infinity on High
This album features the #1 pop hit single "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race."
Foo Fighters - Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace
This is the Foo Fighter's 6th studio album and includes the single "The Pretender."
Fountains of Wayne - Traffic and Weather
This album features the single "Someone to Love" and a wealth of songs about life across the contemporary US.
Good Charlotte - Good Morning Revival
This is the band's 4th album and includes ventures into arena rock and dance rock territories.
Jonas Brothers - Jonas Brothers
The second album from the Jonas Brothers, a boy band made up of 3 brothers. They have been Radio Disney favorites and are working toward graduating to mainstream pop.
Sean Kingston - Sean Kingston
The debut album by teen pop/reggae star Sean Kingston. It includes the hit singles "Beautiful Girls" and "Me Love."
Avril Lavigne - The Best Damn Thing
'The Best Damn Thing' is Avril Lavigne's third studio album. It includes the top 5 pop single "Girlfriend." Collaborators on the album include Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, Butch Walker, and Rob Cavallo.
Linkin Park - Minutes to Midnight
Minutes to Midnight is Linkin Park's first proper studio album in 4 years. It features the hit single "What I've Done." The album was co-produced by Rick Rubin and Mike Shinoda.
Jennifer Lopez - Brave
Brave is Jennifer Lopez' 5th English-language album. It includes the lead single "Do It Well."
Elliott Yamin - Elliott Yamin
Elliott Yamin was the second runner-up in American Idol's 5th season.