Looking back on the 250-plus bands we profiled in 2007, some clear faves stand out, many of whom ended up on my best-of list.

• 1

  Tim Fite

  "no good here"
• 2

  Margot & The Nuclear So and Sos

  "Quiet As A Mouse"
• 3

  Manchester Orchestra

  "Wolves At Night"
• 4

  The Epochs

  "Opposite Sides"
• 5

  Grand Archives

  "Southern Glass Home"
• 6

  Los Campesinos!

  "We Throw Parties, You Throw Knives"