1. As I’m all about the High Places love, I should have mentioned this a few days ago: Paper Thin Walls features them telling an anecdote about wackiness and vans.
2. I inexplicably didn’t pick up Low’s Drums and Guns until the last few days of 2007, and that’s to my regret; had I heard it sooner, at the very least “Murderer” would have made my top ten list for the year. Sub Pop has an MP3 of said song available here, and I’d strongly suggest checking it out. The way Alan Sparhawk’s voice halts for just a moment before saying “cruel” gives me chills.
3. Achewood homages — I think — Chris Ware. (Not really safe for work.)
4. Also worth a read: this guide to the NY Times‘ “The Funny Page” feature for the year 2007.