well, it's certainly been a while since I posted here. no reason other than I just don't have a lot to say that's fit for Mog. I haven't been going to many shows, been working a lot, and the music that has struck me lately just hasn't driven me to write for some reason. but no worries, right? there definitely hasn't been a shortage of great music to absorb. in fact, that's what I think has been happening more... I've been absorbing rather than looking for something to say, projecting it all outward. a lot's been up in the air, and the music has been more of an anchor really. anyway, all that to say... wow, it's the end of another year! hmmm. that means a list. my favorite songs of 2007I've been really good (read: nearly obsessive) in past years about putting together a cd of the songs that have struck me throughout the year... and half of that is the same this year. I have my list of songs, but I haven't gotten anywhere near putting them in the 'right' sequence or making art for the cd. so, for those that are interested, here is the randomly ordered list of the best songs of my 2007 (and videos where I could find decent ones):• Goin' To Acapulco - Jim James & Calexico (I'm Not There soundtrack) / video• The Minaret - John Vanderslice (Emerald City)• Intervention - Arcade Fire (Neon Bible)• Skinny Love - Bon Iver (For Emma, Forever Ago) / video• Rise - Eddie Vedder (Into The Wild soundtrack)• Knife (live) - Grizzly Bear (Live at KEXP: Vol. 3)• Jigsaw Falling Into Place - Radiohead (In Rainbows)• Boy With A Coin - Iron & Wine (The Shepherd's Dog) / video• Just Because - Earlimart (Mentor Tormentor)• Oh Christine - The Cave Singers (Invitation Songs)• Fake Empire - The National (Boxer)• Fans - Kings Of Leon (Because of the Times)• Going To A Town - Rufus Wainwright (Release The Stars)• When The Cocaine Wears Off - Sally Jaye (Amarillo)• Unless It's Kicks - Okkervil River (The Stage Names)• Tombstone Blues - Richie Havens (I'm Not There soundtrack)• Don't Do This To Me (Oh My, Oh Me) - Satisfaction (Cougars, Sharks & Flying Sparks)• When The River Moves On - Willy Mason (If The Ocean Gets Rough)• Two - Ryan Adams (Easy Tiger)• Salina - The Avett Brothers (Emotionalism) / video• Finer Feelings - Spoon (Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga)• Glory - Essie Jain (We Made This Ourselves) / video• Down Is The New Up - Radiohead (In Rainbows 2)