Top 10 cds of 08

In no order at all...

1. Scars on Broadway - just an incredible, simple and catchy as hell album. Too bad no one bought it.

2. Opeth - Pure musicianship from entire band especially the new guys.

3. Big Elf - A mix(not copy) of the best stuff from Beatles, Sabbath, Zepplin and Floyd. 

4. Muse - Great live cd/dvd of the bands greatest hits.

5. Grand Magnus - a bit 80s on the vocals, but stoner rock on the music. Fun.

6. Axel Rose - Notice I said Axel and not Guns n' Roses? Because as an Axel solo cd it's probably the best album of the year start to finish. But as a GNR cd it sucks.

7. Daylight Dies - Gothic doom/death metal from Europe...need I say more?

8. The 69 Eyes - Great cd of rocking songs with a goth twist and evil elvis singing. 

9. Witchcraft - Riff, Riff, Riff...way too many good riffs for one band. 

10. Judas Priest - Double concept album at their age and they not only pull it off, but make a masterpiece.

Big let downs and disappointments from this year...

1. Metallica - anybody that really thinks it's a good album is like an enabler to an addict.

2. AC/DC - not bad, but redundant after 2-3 songs.

3. Slipknot - should have retired after your 3rd album like you planned. Worst album in their career.