Oops. Forgot You Again.

Is anyone surprised? I haven't updated in over a month. My bad. Anyway, just checking in to say that I'm still blinking and breathing. Year in Rock 2007 is coming soon. Like, really soon. Almost time to start checking your mailboxes and/or stereos for this year's platter(s). Despite the kicking, coughing and shortened breaths coming from the industry this year, I still think it's been a pretty good one for rock. Which is why I continue to do this thing; gotta accentuate the positive, right?

Anyway, as I type this, I'm listening to the Hives' newest album, and I think it clearly illustrates why the Hives are destined to be one of rock's most underrated bands. When they put the pedal to the metal and rock the shit, it's cathartic. But then, they do something stupid like the Devo freakfest "Giddy Up" and fuck all their cred in the ass. But, mark my words; when the Hives put out their greatest hits album, it's going to be massive.

I've also got the Led Zeppelin fever this week, listening to the gorgeously remastered tunes on "Mothership". Even if you own every Zeppelin album, "Mothership" is worth it for the sound quality alone. There is actual recorded proof of John Paul Jones' existence!

Other than that and next week's NIN remixes, it looks like rock in 2007 is pretty much in the books. But don't fear; 2008's already got a killer album lined up in the Mars Volta's "The Bedlam in Goliath" (streeting January 29, leaking December 12). If you think these guys have run out their course, dig up "Goliath", the lead single; it's floating around out there. And it's very aptly named, because it's motherfucking BEAST!

That's all I got for now. Year in Rock shit coming soon. You know, in case you care.