RIUSAB: A PLACE TO BURY YEAR-END LISTS

We here at RIUSAB know better than to hype the level of hype, unlike most. But wow, the rest of you wasted a lot of breath and virtual space. Here are things that came out in 2007 - they may be the worst, they may be the best - either way, we're pretty positive they came out this year.

SINGLE OF 2007

1. "Umbrella" (performed by Rihanna)

We'd cover another single, but apparently this is the only one that came out. All you need to know is that Jay wrote this shit. Seriously. Apparently Jagged Little Pill is in "high" rotation at the HOVmansion - "ELLA ELLA...EH EH EH" indeed.


ALBUMS OF 2007

5. Blonde Redhead - 23

RIUSAB's favorite U2 production sounds + our favorite old Blonde Redhead songs = great music for those 45 minute power RIUSAB naps.

4. A Place To Bury Strangers - s/t

omg, best band name to happen to the internets EVAR. Just ask Chris Ott (dude probably found their equipment for them, though). Or us. Also, wow, you guys are LOUD. If only another band with guitars had thought of that.

3. Jay-Z - American Gangster

Better than the movie! (wait...)

2. Stars - In Our Bedroom After The War

We never actually listened to it, but, um, the title? Seriously.

1. Deerhunter - Cryptograms

The RIUSAB staff had our most serious debate ever about tackling this album. Needless to say, we settled on playing some bass, wearing dresses, and screaming over a loop from that Seefeel record. We present our review, entitled 'Cryptograms.'



FILMS OF 2007

5. 3:10 To Yuma

Christian Bale plays a concerned father almost as convincingly as he plays Batman.

4. Transformers

Speaking of acting ability, Shia LaBeouf plays Shia LaBeouf almost as convincingly as Shia LaBeouf himself.

3. The Bourne Ultimatum

There certainly were a lot of cuts. And cars. And fights. Let no one say Hollywood doesn't do Hollywood anymore.

2. No Country For Old Men

No movie for RIUSAB staffers. Or was it?

1. American Gangster

We vote for Denzel, Russ, and Ridley to try a Western next. Here's hoping they keep the same script, just changing key words and settings. You know, or not.