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I've always been intrigued by other "best of" lists, but this year I decided to take it to a whole new level. I e-mailed a handful of bands that I've seen this past year in order to unearth what exactly captivated them in '07. As music listeners, it is our duty to take a keen interest in our favorite musician's influences. After all, they rocked our little world, might as well see what rocked their little world. Therefore, this is an act of paying it forward to those hardworking, underpaid musicians who truly made a difference within the music scene this year.Charlie of Miniature Tigers
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam
Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
Of Montreal - Hissing Fauna
Arcade Fire - Neon Bible
Panda Bear - Person Pitch
Cass Mccombs - A
The Beatles - White Album
The Beatles - Abbey Road
Harry Nilsson - Nilsson Sings Newman
Miniature Tigers are playing for free tonight at The Echo! Doors open at 8:30.