History's Best Selling Music of 2007

Make way for the hits of 2007! This remarkable era stood as a testament to the turn-of-the-millennium pop explosion and the march of first-rate music. Crowd-pleasers such as Snakes & Arrows shared the spotlight with mega-bestsellers Blackbird and essential classics. Brought to you by top-notch makers from industry leaders like Rush and Alter Bridge, these trailblazing products dominated airwaves and playground buzz alike and earned a permanent place in cultural lore. Check out the complete rank-ordered ledger below to relive the finest releases of the year.

1. Snakes & Arrows

   Released in 2007 by Rush, Anthem Records, Atlantic Records

   On May 1, 2007, legendary Canadian progressive rock trio Rush released their 18th full-length studio album, "Snakes & Arrows." It marked a significant return for the band after a five-year gap since their previous album, "Vapor Trails." The release was highly anticipated by their dedicated global fanbase and signaled a new creative chapter for the group. Arriving in a musical landscape vastly different from their 1970s and 80s heyday, the album proved that Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart were still operating at the peak of their musical and lyrical powers, ready to explore complex themes with renewed energy and focus.

2. Blackbird

   Released in 2007 by Alter Bridge, Universal Republic Records

   On October 9, 2007, the modern hard rock band Alter Bridge released their second studio album, "Blackbird." This date marks a pivotal moment for the band, as the album was their first with a new label, Universal Republic, and the first to feature a truly collaborative songwriting process between vocalist Myles Kennedy and guitarist Mark Tremonti. Moving beyond the shadow of their previous band, Creed, "Blackbird" established Alter Bridge's unique identity with a heavier, more complex, and emotionally resonant sound that would be hailed by fans and critics as a masterpiece of the genre and the definitive statement of their career.