As ScooterDMan and I compiled our lists last week for the best albums of 2007, arranging the final order came down to the wire. Since this year has been fairly strong as far as full-length releases go, many records almost found places among the final selections.

The moment of truth has arrived. It's been two weeks and six articles since ScooterDMan and I began recapping 2007 in music and now we come to the final payoff. The apex. The number one album of the year.

1. Radiohead — In Rainbows

2. Sunset Rubdown — Random Spirit Lover

3. The National — Boxer

Thus far in ListenIn's music-of-2007 recap, the lists have been dominated by bands complex in either production, musicianship, or theme. While there have been moments of simplicity the trend has been toward featuring large, dynamic sounds or more fast-paced, high energy tunes.

Continuing with ListenIn's coverage of the best albums of the year, ScooterDMan and I are examining our number four picks. Like yesterday, his response to my selection appears in green after my description of the album. 4. The Weakerthans - Reunion Tour