It was neck and neck until the final vote was counted, though the wait is almost over with triple j’s Hottest 100 Volume 15 DVD.
Only thirteen votes separated UK rockers MUSE’s Knights of Cydonia (#1) and local heroes SILVERCHAIR’s Straight Lines (#2), making the 2007 Hottest 100 the closest contest in the history of the poll.
triple j music director Richard Kingsmill says, “Muse lead virtually all the way, but even during the last weekend of voting, it was still neck and neck between them and Silverchair. In the end, the whole list of songs was a really great indication of how fantastic and diverse the music scene was in 2007. Here is a cross section of some of the best songs voted into the chart this year. I reckon we’ll still be enjoying these for years to come. Thanks again for making the Hottest 100 such a special event and for sharing our passion for good, new music.”
The poll was also the largest in the Hottest 100’s 19-year history, with votes cracking the 700,000 mark for the first time. Kingsmill says, “It’s fantastic that we broke the record for the number of votes this year. It shows how much passion and tradition is still attached to our Hottest 100 after all these years.”
It was another strong year for Australian music, the Aussies comprising 10 of the top 20 artists, and with 51 of the top 100 home-grown. Locals SILVERCHAIR, JOHN BUTLER TRIO and JOSH PYKE (along with internationals Bloc Party and Kings of Leon) scored the most entries in the chart, with three songs apiece, while Perth-born J Award winners THE PANICS made their Hottest 100 debut with ‘Don’t Fight It’, which landed at #10. Sydney’s Faker made the top 10 for the first time with ‘This Heart Attack’.
On the whole, there was an even spread across musical styles, and generations. From URTHBOY to MODEST MOUSE, M.I.A. to OPERATOR PLEASE, triple j’s commitment to diversity is reflected in our listeners’ choices. Kingsmill notes, “It’s pleasing to see a good cross-section of genres and a good representation of hip-hop, especially towards the upper reaches of the chart. Entries from Midnight Juggernauts, Digitalism, Cut Copy, Justice and Muscles are a sign that the new era of dance music has really hit home with our listeners.”
This year’s Hottest 100 Vol. 15 DVD includes a selection of 42 clips, highlights from triple j’s hottest 100 countdown filmed live in Sydney’s Domain by triple j tv, and your very own Juke box feature.
So check out the fruits of your voting – track listing below – and relive 2007’s Hottest 100!
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