Best Albums of 2011: Blink-182 - Neighborhoods

Fans had been waiting for this record for too long. Since the band's reunion in February, 2009 and their first show together since 2004 in May, 2009, everybody has been expecting new Blink-182 album. In fact, people were getting skeptical because they postponed the release date several times and also the fact that they do not work on this record together, but separately and emailing stuff to each other did not create much trust either.

However, Neighborhoods finally came out on September 27 this year. Many fans bitch about it that it just doesn't sound like old Blink-182, but people need to look at it this way: they all have been in different bands (some of them still work on other projects) and 8 years since their last record is just too much to make their new album sound the same. Tom, Travis, Mark all went through hard times during the band's hiatus, too. It just has to reflect somewhere, Of course, it reflected on this record.

Neighborhoods in much more mature record than any other their previous album. However,it's got some songs sounding like the old Blink-182, too("Hearts All Gone" or "M.H. 4.18.2011"), which is a good thing. I like this album because it is still Blink with new ideas and new sound. Although I think one or two songs aren't good enough to be on the album, but maybe that's just my opinion.

Anyway, it is worth to check this album. I just admire these guys' work they've done throughout the years. Not everybody has achieved what they did.

Song of the day: Oasis - "Live Forever"

I just love this Oasis classic from their debut Definitely Maybe. Definitely one of their best songs.

First three Pulp records to be reissued

Legendary brit-poppers have reunited for reunion tour last summer. They played festivals like Glastonbury or Leeds/Reading. Now they have decided to reissues their first three records It (1983), Freaks (1987), Separations (1992).

Each reissues will feature remastered tracks, bonus tracks, new artwork and new liner notes written by music critic Everett True. These reissues are set to explore Pulp's career before they got really huge.

Watch Wild Flag perform on Letterman

Supergroup Wild Flag released earlier this year their debut self-titled record. On Tuesday (December 12) they made a TV debut when they performed their single "Bad Romance" on Letterman. Watch the performance below.

Foo Fighters rock!

Geologists have now confirmed that Foo Fighters really do rock - they found out that the band causes seismic effects.

They made the Earth move during their recent gig in New Zealand. The band and 50,000 people in the audience made the earth move as much as volcanic activity. Two stations located near the concert venue noticed seismic events during the concert. There is no doubt that the band caused these effects because between songs, there were no vibrations noticed.

Well, this is interesting and funny, but I think we all knew even before scientists confirmed it that Foo Fighters rock!

The Shins to record new album in 2012

The Shins have announced that they will release new album in March, 2012. It will be called Port Of Morrow and it will be their first album since 2007's Wincing The Night Away. It will feature 10 songs (tracklisting is down below) and the exact release date should be revealed in next few months.

Tracklisting of Port Of Morrow:

1. “The Rifle’s Spiral”
2. “Simple Song”
3. “It’s Only Life”
4. “No Way Down”
5. “September”
6. “Bait and Switch”
7. “Fall of ’82″
8. “For A Fool”
9. “40 Mark Strasse”
10. “Port of Morrow”

Best Albums of 2011: The Wombats - This Modern Glitch

This Modern Glitch is just The Wombats' second record and in compare to their debut A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation it has much more electronic sound and less guitars. However, there is still energy and melody in their every song. First record was really raw and basically recorded live. Second album is different - it's got many different sounds and it sounds much more colorful. Different sound is obvious right after hearing synthesizer at the beginning of the first track "Our Perfect Disease".

This record has some slow and maybe boring passages (e.g. "Anti-D", many people like this song, but not me), which is kind of shame because otherwise this record is great with many enjoyable songs ("Our Perfect Disease, "Techno Fan", "1996" or "Last Night I Dreamt"). However, as a whole, it's a great album and it definitely belongs to the Best Albums of 2011 list.

Watch new Lana Del Rey's leaked music video

Lana Del Rey's new music video for her title track of her new album "Born To Die" has leaked online. You can now watch it on russian Web site. The video cost much more money than low-budget, but great-looking video for "Video Games". However, was it worth the money?

Anyway, the singer herself wrote on Facebook about her video leaking following:

"Generally, I'm a man of few words, but I will say that this video is the most beautiful thing I've ever done. I hope you like it - this isn't the time or way I wanted to show you the video but I'm in Beijing with no access to social media, and the videos been leaked from Russia so someone is posting this for me."

Her debut album Born To Die will be out on January 30, 2012.

Best Albums of 2011: The Black Keys - El Camino

I know that this album came out only last week (December 2), but I fell in love with it after first listen. And now I just can't stop listening to this great record. I gotta admit that I got to this band only like 6 months ago, but that doesn't mean I don't know them well.

This blues-rock duo have been on the scene 10 years now and they are getting bigger and bigger (they are set to go on tour next year and they've sold out Madison Square Garden in 15 minutes!). One of the reasons these guys are successful is their really catchy style. They don't play too difficult songs (maybe they used to on their first records), but now they play songs that just go straight to the point. They recently added keyboards on their last two records and I like this change in compare to their previous records, It makes their sound better.

El Camino is fast and short record, but it isn't monotonous. It's got slow songs and also fast songs and great atmosphere. Whole record just make you wanna go to rock concert, drink and just have fun. The most favorite songs on this album for me are "Lonely Boy" (probably the catchiest song), "Gold On The Ceiling" and "Run Right Back", which has awesome guitar.

This record is really fun to listen. It is easy record, but very enjoyable.

Trent Reznor nominated for Golden Globe

Yes, Trent Reznor with his writing partner Atticus Ross are nominated for 69th Golden Globe Award for soundtrack to movie The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. In fact, it wasn't surprising because we all know that this soundtrack will be f***ing amazing. Among other nominees in this category are Ludovit Bource for The Artist, Abel Korzeniowski for W.E., Howard Shore for Hugo and John Williams for War Horse.

Ceremony itself will be held on January 15, 2011 in LA. To see all information about Golden Globe Awards, visit their Web site.