The Year in Review

The idea of the following post was the primary motivation to begin a blog.  I love the thought of declaring to the hordes of my faithful followers my indisputable opinions of the best (and a few of the worst) of 2008.  Of course, these decisions are based solely on my experiences and interests from the year.  That's what makes my blog spectacular.  Let's begin.

Music

Album of the Year

Yes, we have a tie this year.  Anberlin's new album should be no surprise. But The Killers have really impressed me with their newest.  Every song is a hit.

Honorable Mentions:  John Mayer, Where the Light Is; Journey, Revelation

Best Live Show

The greatest band ever is back.  Thanks in large part to new, young singer Arnel Pineda, Journey is as good as ever.

Honorable Mentions:  Anberlin, The Brobecks, There For Tomorrow

Best Album, New Artist

Yes, she's my sister.  And yes, her CD rocks.

Honorable Mention:  Craig Blake, A Christmas Dream Come True

Worst Band

I really hate to post a picture of this awful band permanently.  I just don't want them staring at me everytime I go to post.  So if you have to know which demonic, grimy group I'm talking about, click here and prepare to shield your eyes.

Honorable Mentions for worst bands are still being determined.  Feel free to make suggestions.

Movies

Best Movie

Most of my family will disagree entirely.  But Christian Bale has made himself the best Batman and Heath Ledger's performance was tremendous.

Honorable Mentions:  Wall-E, Iron Man, and - why not? - Kung Fu Panda

Worst Movie

Again, my family will disagree entirely.  But I give you three words to justify my choice: Pierce. Brosnan. Sings.

Honorable Mention:  Enchanted (yes, I know it came out in 2007, but it was just that bad)

Best Movie Soundtrack

The movie featured a great original score by Harry Gregson-Williams, and some really impressive new songs by Regina Spektor, Oren Lavie, Switchfoot, and Hanne Hukkelberg.

Honorable Mention:  Mamma Mia! (it is ABBA, after all) 

Miscellaneous

Best YouTube Video

These British children will steal your heart.  And your cat.

Worst Company

I feel it is my duty as such an incredibly influential person to warn the masses of this company from hell.  For just one example of what a horrible business this is, please see this Long Personal Rant.

And So it Begins

The blogging world has finally penetrated my defenses. This therefore becomes the outlet for my opinions of the world.  I look forward to you reading and agreeing with my opinions of everything.