Best 2007

The Essential Elvis Presley is a compilation album released in 2007 as part of Sony BMG's "The Essential" series. The double-disc collection spans Presley's recording career from his 1950s Sun Records and RCA sessions through his later work, including hit singles such as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound D...

The Apple iPhone, released in 2007, represents a pivotal moment in technology. It introduced a fully functional touchscreen interface for mobile devices, integrating internet browsing, media playback, and cellular communication into one device. This innovation quickly established the smartphone cate...

Dies irae is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Light and originally released in 2007. The narrative follows Ren Fujii and a group of individuals who possess supernatural abilities tied to historical and mythological events, specifically focusing on the concept of eternal recurrence. The sto...

Released in 2007, "Favourite Worst Nightmare" is the second studio album by the English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. The record is noted for its faster tempo and heavier guitar sound compared to their debut, featuring the lead single "Brianstorm." Distributed by Domino Recording Company, the albu...

Elite Beat Agents is a rhythm video game for the Nintendo DS, released in North America, Europe, and South Korea. It serves as an international adaptation of Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan, a previous rhythm title from iNiS. The game shares similarities with its predecessor, developed by iNiS specifically fo...

World of Goo is a physics-based puzzle game developed by 2D Boy. Players strategically arrange interconnected blobs of “goo” to solve challenges and guide them towards goals. The game’s innovative use of physical interactions and creative construction makes it appealing for individuals who enjoy pro...

Mahmoud Darwish’s *The Butterfly's Burden* is a poetry collection published in 2007 bringing together his final three volumes. It presents a significant body of lyrical verse exploring themes of displacement, exile, and Palestinian identity through a bilingual English-Arabic format. The work is nota...

Peter Bogdanovich’s *Runnin’ Down a Dream* offers an intimate look at Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers during their 2006 tour. The documentary captures the band's performance style and showcases their connection with fans. It is notable for its candid interviews and live concert footage. This film pr...

Portal’s “Outre” (2007) is a significant Australian death metal album. The band creates a notably unsettling sound through dissonant arrangements and an avant-garde style that pushes beyond traditional genre boundaries. It appeals to listeners interested in experimental music and those seeking chall...

Thank You is a South Korean television drama produced in 2007 by MBC. The series explores themes of love, loss, and regret through the intertwined stories of several characters. Starring Jang Hyuk and Gong Hyo-jin, it garnered attention for its melodramatic elements and romantic storylines. It’s pri...

In the Woods is a 2007 psychological mystery novel by Irish author Tana French. It follows Detective Rob Ryan and his partner Cassie Maddox as they investigate the murder of a twelve-year-old girl in a Dublin suburb. The case becomes complicated when Ryan realizes the crime scene is near the locatio...

Published in 2007, The Children of Húrin is an epic fantasy novel edited by Christopher Tolkien from manuscripts written by his father, J.R.R. Tolkien. Set in the First Age of Middle-earth during a time of war against the Dark Lord Morgoth, the narrative follows the tragic life of Túrin Turambar. Dr...

Sigur Rós: Heima documents the band’s 2006 concert tour of Iceland captured by Dean DeBlois. The film presents a series of largely unedited live performances offering an intimate view of Sigur Rós's unique post-rock sound and their connection to the Icelandic landscape. It is notable for its raw, im...

Persepolis tells the story of Marjane Satrapi’s childhood and adolescence during and after the Iranian Revolution. This animated film, based on her graphic memoir, offers a unique perspective on political upheaval and cultural change through the eyes of a young girl. It is notable for its innovative...

Burn Notice is a spy-themed television series that premiered in 2007 on the USA Network. It centers around a former CIA operative, Michael Westen, who is effectively blacklisted and operates from his private island. The show features a cast including Jeffrey Donovan and Bruce Campbell in an espionag...

Kaguya, officially named SELENE (Selenological and Engineering Explorer), was a Japanese lunar orbiter launched by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on September 14, 2007. The spacecraft carried 14 scientific instruments to study the Moon's surface, gravity field, and electromagnetic env...

Live Free or Die Hard is a 2007 action thriller following John McClane as he confronts a terrorist group targeting U.S. infrastructure. The story draws inspiration from a Wired magazine article and continues the series established in *Die Hard with a Vengeance*. It represents the New Hampshire state...

Before They Are Hanged is the second novel in Joe Abercrombie's The First Law trilogy, published by Gollancz in 2007. It continues three principal storylines: Inquisitor Glotka's investigation in the besieged city of Dagoska, the Union military campaign against the self-proclaimed King Bethod in the...

Sekien no Inganock: What a Beautiful People is a Japanese visual novel developed by Liar-soft and released for Windows in 2007. It belongs to the developer's Steampunk Series and presents a dark fantasy story within Inganock, an isolated city transformed by a catastrophic event and populated by alte...

Touhou: Mountain of Faith is a bullet hell shoot 'em up developed by Team Shanghai Alice, specifically the solo developer ZUN, and released in 2007. As the tenth main entry in the Touhou Project series, the game streamlines previous gameplay mechanics by introducing a simplified power system where c...

Undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. knocked out previously unbeaten Ricky Hatton in the tenth round of this 2007 welterweight championship unification fight.

The Well of Ascension is a 2007 epic fantasy novel by Brandon Sanderson and the second book in his original Mistborn trilogy. Following the fall of the Lord Ruler, the story follows Vin, a powerful Mistborn, and Elend Venture as they attempt to establish a new government in the city of Luthadel. The...

Reaper's Gale is a 2007 epic fantasy novel by Steven Erikson and the seventh volume in his Malazan Book of the Fallen series. The narrative shifts to the Letherii Empire, a society defined by extreme economic inequality and ruthless capitalist expansion. It follows the Malazan 14th Army as they navi...

The Treaty of Lisbon revised the foundational structure of the European Union following the unsuccessful Constitutional Treaty. It established a permanent role for the European Council President and formally granted the EU legal personhood. This treaty aimed to enhance integration within Europe and...

In November 2007, Joe Calzaghe faced Mikkel Kessler in a super middleweight unification bout at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Calzaghe won by unanimous decision, unifying the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles with his own WBO super middleweight championship. Fighting in front of roughly 50,000 fa...

In December 2007, Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought undefeated Ricky Hatton in a welterweight title unification bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Mayweather secured a 10th-round technical knockout, dropping Hatton twice before the referee waved off the fight. Hatton fought aggressively but...

Rapid Eye Movement is the third studio album by Polish progressive rock band Riverside, released in 2007. The record concludes the conceptual narrative arc established in their previous releases, blending heavy guitar riffs with atmospheric synthesizer passages. It features compositions like "Beyond...

Álex Pastor and Pau Fernández Colomé's *REC* (2007) remains the gold standard for found footage horror. Following a television news crew investigating a mysterious outbreak in a Barcelona apartment building, the film delivers relentless tension and genuinely terrifying creature design. Its tight pac...

DJMAX Portable 2 is a portable rhythm game developed for the PlayStation Portable in 2007 by Pentavision. It utilizes key presses to match music tracks, offering a challenging experience based on timing and accuracy. The title appeals primarily to fans of electronic dance music and players seeking e...