Matt Bristow

Books
The Dark Stuff - Nick Kent - one of the greatest music writers of the last 35 years, this is a collection of Kent's interview with the weird and wonderful of the rock world - intoxicating and emotional, well worth the read.

CD's
The Loungs - We Are The Champ - a superb debut, if you like the kind of trippy folk that the likes of The Bees churn out then this one is for you.

Films
Elizabethtown - this got a bit of a mauling by the press, but I quite enjoyed it.

Gigs
Live Earth, Wembley - a mix of the sublime (Foo Fighters, Chilli Peppers, Kasabian) and the ridiculous (Pussycat Dolls, Black Eyed Peas) - but an enjoyable day never the less.

Sports
England at the rugby world cup - what a transformation, ultimate disappointment but fantastic to beat the Aussies!

Best of 2007

Books
The Dark Stuff - Nick Kent      
Where Have All The Good Times Gone - Louis Barfe               
Bit Of A Blur - Alex James

CD's
The Bees - Octopus            
Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare            
Bloc Party - A Weekend In The City            
The Loungs - We Are The Champ            
Kings Of Leon - Because Of The Times

Films
Hot Fuzz

Gigs
Live Earth    
Happy Mondays - Astoria

Sports
England Rugby World Cup              
Wolves reaching the play-offs