2007 Hit-List Part III - Essential Non Hip-Hop Albums of '07

Published: January 7, 2008, 2:47 pm

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Despite a obsession with hip-hop culture, don't think for one second that [dom corleone] doesn't appreciate others. This Hit-List represents a variety of artists from many genres, from soulful divas to experimental rockers, proving that there are truly only 2 classifications of music - good or bad: Amy Winehouse Back To BlackMedia coverage of Winehouse's out-of-studio antics overshadowed the reality in '07 - the girl can sing her damn heart out. The British 20-something's soul-jazz voice on Back To Black resembles that of Ella Fitzgerald. Winehouse's sophomore effort has a nostalgic sound paying homage to the 50's and 60's jazz scene blended with modern-day subject matter for a revitalizing fresh feeling.Essential Listening:RehabAddictedTo Know Him Is To Love Him (Incredibly spiritual live acoustic song released on Napster)Arcade Fire - Neon BibleMontreal-based indie collective Arcade Fire delivered their most commercially successful album to date last year, Neon Bible. The

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