OH’s Last-Minute 2011 Wrap-Up
The year is almost over. 2012 is just a few minutes away. Time for a fast and furious 2011 retrospective!
Best Album
Born This Way – Lady GaGa
Best Metal Album
Generation Why? – Diamond Plate
Best Remastered Album
Aqualung – Jethro Tull
Best Soundtrack/Score
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo – Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
Best Conversation Starter (And Most Under-Appreciated Album)
Lulu – Lou Reed & Metallica
Best Single
“Rollin’ in the Deep” – Adele (Oh, yes. I went there.)
Best Announcement
Black Sabbath reunion, Rick Rubin producing
Best Live Experience
Zoroaster, St. Vitus in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 12/11/11
Best Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Nigel Tufnel Day, 11/11/11
Best Music Video
Tie: “Marry the Night”, “Edge of Glory” – Lady GaGa
Best Music-Related TV Show
Metal Evolution
Best Swag
Black Cobra (Been wearin’ the heck outta that hoodie!)
Best Music App
Spotify
Biggest Loss
Amy Winehouse
Best Personal Music Moment
20 minute phone conversation with Rob Halford for LA Weekly interview
