The Obligatory Best of 2007 According to Sandy - Singles part 1

Singles-wise 2007 has been decent if not extraordinary - I'm not sure why, maybe it's just the last 3 years of awesomeness catching up with us. That said it was still tricky to narrow it down to just ten absolute bangers.

Be warned nothing on the singles list appears on the albums list starting in 2 days time. When it comes to the albums I will be noting down key tracks and singles so don't think you're going to be missing out on that front.
Ok so here goes - singles 10 through 6 of the best 10 singles of 2007 according to
Sandy that are not on the 10 best albums of 2007 according to Sandy.

That was a bit of a mouthful (or would have been if I wasn't typing)

[Disclaimer - all lists here are entirely subjective, if you disagree or want to give us yours then comment away - that's what it's there for. Who knows we may even do a listener's best of sometime!]


10. The Duke Spirit - Lassoo (Vital)

'Cuts Across The Land' had some great singles on it (check out the sublime 'Love Is An Unfamiliar Name') but this is the way to announce your return. Leila Moss' vocals show their true power and potential here over some sumptuous horns and striking crescendos, all building to to a brash and forceful chorus that is enough to take the wind out of any indie kid's sails



9. The Pistolas - Take It With A Kiss (unsigned)

This tune that had me breaking out into falsetto in the studio every single time I played it regardless of who was around (Just ask my co-presenter Ella on The CUR1350 Music Show). The Pistolas gave us a single that just screamed at us to get our asses on the dancefloor with some ridiculously high vocals and a bassline capable of shifting tectonic plates in a funky manner. Unashamed frenetic fun for three and a half minutes, and we all need that sometimes don't we. These guys promise a lot for the future.


8. Sky Larkin - One Of Two (dancetotheradio)

If you have listened to CUR1350 Berakthrough you will know that Leed's dancetotheradio is one of the best independent labels out there and these guys are one of their best new signings. 'One Of Two' is an odd, intense little pop gem that stands out like a diamond with a gorgeous tune delivered with a gorgeous urgency and softness.




7. Kosheen - Overkill (Pinnacle)

After inexplicably choosing to follow up one of the greatest dance albums of the decade with a collection of indie-ish misfires this single finally announced that Kosheen were back to what they do best - supremely atmospheric dance music with a real spine and big tunes. Sian William's vocals are on mean form here, slithering along like a Welsh cobra before rearing its head and spitting brashly at you in glorious fashion. Combine that with some dangerous sounding samples and 'Kokopelli' is finally forgiven.



6. Operator Please - Leave It Alone (Brille)

By far the spunkiest single of the year, these Australian kids gave us a song that hits you repeatedly in the face with a bat made of fun and doesn't stop until you're well and truly shattered. This track boasts one of the choruses of the year in a quickfire banger with vocals that put Beth Ditto to shame and enough speed and energy to leave you exhausted when it's done. Making violins sound cool again and not just those sweeping instruments you use when trying to be all emotional and stuff is no mean feat. Infinatly more fun than a high-school orchestra.


Tune in tomorrow for the final five...