2007 was a decent year for Hard Rock, Glam and Sleaze rock. 12 really strong albums were released along with decent albums from young Irish rockers Glyder, veteran rockers Waysted, Glam gods Shameless, the comeback album from Great White, a bluesy album from Richie Kotzen and a double cover CD from one of my favorite bands Tesla. However, 12 albums stood out, which just were better compared to other releases of the year.
Top 12 albums of 2007
1. Sixx A.M. - The Heroin Diaries
A great contemporary rock album. James Michael's expressive vocals deserve a special mention. The album was the soundtrack to Nikki Sixx's book, which also is recommendable.
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2. Gypsy Pistoleros - Wild, Beautiful, Damned
The self proclaimed "Renegade Gypsy Flamenco Sleaze Glam Rock N' Roll album ever". Certainly the most original album of 2007.
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3. Scorpions - Humanity Hour 1
Back with renewed energy and their strongest songs since "Crazy World".
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4. Hanoi Rocks - Street Poetry
More consistent and straight forward than the predecessor.
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5. Crazy Lixx - Loud Minority
A full blown 80's Hard Rock record very alike Danger Danger "Screw it". Best album from the flowering Swedish Glam/Sleaze scene 2007.
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6. MPG - Road to Salvation,
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Damage Control - Damage Control,
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Hell N' Diesel - Passion for Power,
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9. Donnie Vie - Extra Strength
10. Kristy Majors - Sex Drugs N' Rock N Roll,
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11. Blackboard Jungle - Welcome to Blackboard Jungle,
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12. Spiders and Snakes - Melodrama,
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Top 5 live shows 2007
1.
Enuff Z'Nuff/Faster Pussycat/BulletBoys/Gypsy Pistoleros
Limelight Crewe, England April 30th 2007,
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2.
Tesla - Knust Hamburg, Germany October 27th 2007,
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3.
Rolling Stones - Parken Copenhagen, Denmark August 5th 2007
4.
Metallica - Vestereng Aarhus, Denmark July 13th 2007
5.
Quireboys - Kloften festival, Denmark June 30th 2007,
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Wishes for 2008:
Hoping to witness Led Zeppelin in concert
Van Halen, Ratt and Cinderella playing Europe
Guns N' Roses "Chinese Democracy"
A new studio album from AC/DC
Killer albums from Def Leppard and Enuff Z'Nuff
