Electro
5. Surkin - Action Replay: Half originals and half remixes, Action Replay displays Surkin’s versatility as a DJ. Regardless of what he’s doing, though, you’re sure to be moving. Listen to: “Kiss and Fly”
4. Muscles - Guns Babes Lemonade: You’ve got to be doing something right if Daft Punk invites you to tour with them. The Australian DJ’s debut album mashes trance, electro, house, and pop into one of the more unique electro albums of 2007. Listen to: “Ice Cream”
3. Simian Mobile Disco - Attack Decay Sustain Release: This heavy hitting freshman release reigned over three-quarters of 2007 with infectious hooks, chorus chants, and four-to-the-floor galore. Listen to: “It’s the Beat”
2. Chromeo - Fancy Footwork: Somewhere between 80’s revival and electro sit the duo of Chromeo. Their sophomore release is the cheesiest album of 2007, complete with fat basslines, syn-toms, and retro guitar solos. This is unrepentant electro at its most fun. Listen to: “Tenderoni”
1. Boys Noize - Oi Oi Oi: 2007 was a huge year for solo artists, and one rose above them all: Alexander Ridha. His electro-house debut is the musical equivalent of an atomic bomb, trashing subs with stomping kicks and monster synth-hooks. Listen to: “Superfresh”
HM: To My Boy – Messages: This album is surprisingly good, especially considering it was self-produced in the duo’s bedroom. By far the poppiest album on the list, To My Boy are sure to cheer you up with their bright leads and spunky beats. Listen to: “Eureka”
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