Finding music that the whole family can enjoy might be harder than picking a movie for everyone to watch. Luckily, 2007 saw a lot of great albums.

We've broken down the list to give this year's top 10. We chose music even the strongest tween critic will appreciate and will get the tiniest toddler bopping. The days of your child quickly rolling up the window when your music plays are over. And we've even thrown in an album from 2006 we know you'll love.

Like our list? Did we miss anything? What was your favorite album of 2007? Share your thoughts with us by logging in and commenting. And while you're at it, check out our "Top Albums of '07 iMix Sampler" featuring a selection of songs from this year's top albums.

Best Adult Rock Album:
"Memory Almost Full" - Paul McCartney

Label: Hear Music
Will My Kids Like It? Will I Like It? Making music for more than 40 years, the elder statesman of rock provides an introspective and moving rock 'n' roll album that transcends age and genre. McCartney merges experimental sounds with his tried-and-true musical craftsmanship. Stand-out songs on the album include "Nod Your Head," "Only Mama Knows," and "Dance Tonight."
Buy it on Amazon.com.
Official Site: www.paulmccartney.com

Best Cover Album:
"Meet the Smithereens" - The Smithereens

Label: Koch Records
Will My Kids Like It? Will I Like It? The New Jersey quartet does a complete cover version of the Beatles' "Meet the Beatles." Think of this as a gateway album to two amazing catalogs of music that merges today and yesterday (no pun intended) and gets everyone's moptop shaking. Check out a purposeful version of "'Til There Was You" and a ripping "I Saw Her Standing There."
Buy it on Amazon.com.
Official Site: www.officialsmithereens.com

Best Musical Soundtrack:
"High School Musical 2" - Various

Label: Disney
Will My Kids Like It? Will I Like It? You've probably heard the kids singing along (and possibly dancing) to the songs on this exciting sophomore soundtrack. If you liked the first film's music, you'll love the second installment in the "High School Musical" series — especially with songs like "Everyday" and "You Are the Music In Me."
Buy it on Amazon.com.
Official Site: www.highschoolmusical.com

Best R&B Album:
"As I Am" - Alicia Keys

Label: Sony
Will My Kids Like It? Will I Like It? It was worth the four-year wait. You'll love Keys' soul-bearing honesty and smooth, sultry voice. The kids will love the album's flow and natural catchiness. Don't be surprised if you find yourself humming the anthemic "Superwoman" or "No One." The music on the album is most appropriate for audiences tween and up.
Buy it on Amazon.com.
Official Site: www.aliciakeys.net

Best Country Album:
"Carnival Ride" - Carrie Underwood

Label: Arista Nashville
Will My Kids Like It? Will I Like It? Underwood's sound and voice have matured since her first album, "Some Hearts," and she continues to expand on its familiar themes. If you're a country fan, queue up for "Carnival Ride." Best songs on the album include the heartful "So Small" and the wistful "Just a Dream."
Buy it on Amazon.com.
Official Site: www.carrieunderwoodofficial.com

Best Movie Soundtrack:
"Shrek the Third" - Various

Label: Geffen
Will My Kids Like It? Will I Like It? It's not every day an album brings together Led Zeppelin, Wings, and Macy Gray. From Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song" to Eddie Murphy's send-up of "Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Again)," you'd be hard pressed to find a more perfect compilation. Songs you dare not skip include Wolfmother's "Joker and the Thief" and Wings' "Live and Let Die."
Buy it on Amazon.com.
Official Site: www.geffen.com

Best Contemporary Vocal Album:
"Call Me Irresponsible" - Michael Bublé

Label: Wea/Reprise
Will My Kids Like It? Will I Like It? Any family of crooners will sing along to Bublé's latest album of covers and original songs sung with equal measures of soul and swagger. Bublé is joined by artists like Boyz II Men and Meglio Stasera. We recommend Bublé's versions of Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" with Ivan Lins and "Always On My Mind."
Buy it on Amazon.com.
Official Site: http://www.michaelbuble.com

Best All-Ages Album:
"Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus" - Miley Cyrus

Label: Disney
Will My Kids Like It? Will I Like It? Miley Cyrus does it again with this second installment of songs inspired by the popular series, "Hannah Montana." The teen's pop sound reaches new heights while never losing the magic that made her so popular. The best tracks on the album include "See You Again" and "The Best of Both Worlds."
Buy it on Amazon.com.
Official Site: www.mileycyrus.com

 
 

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