Awards of 2005

So it's been quite awhile since I've lasted posted and this is due to the fact that I'm on my winter break but it will be over in just a week. I figured I'd give out some year ending awards and for 2006 I'll start another countdown... I'm just not too sure what that countdown should be, if anyone has any ideas definitely let me know! So here we go

Best Band: System of a Down - with two number one albums this year I find it pretty hard to give it out to any other band. Both albums were incredible to say the least and each one was amazingly unique. Without a second thought I give band of the year to System of a Down.

Best Album: The Mars Volta: Frances the Mute - The moment I heard this album I fell in love with it. I purchased it the day it was released and when I put it in the car all I was hearing was music sung in Spanish but now I can sing every song. It's great to see the Progressive Rock hasn't died, if anyone is looking for a great album I highly recommend it.

Best Tour: U2's Vertigo - This is another no brainer, it was the top grossing tour of 2005 and I heard that it made 1/3 of a billion dollars. U2 did such a great deed by adding dates to it's tour because of the fact that there was a complication within the fan club. The amazing thing is the tour isn't even over yet and it started way back in March. On top of being the highest grossing tour of 2005 it was the greatest concert I have ever seen. I still day dream about it!

Comeback Band of the Year: Weezer - It was great to see Rivers and crew came back to release such an unforgettable album. I would have named Weezer's "Make Believe" the best album but The Mars Volta's masterpiece barely edged it out. It is rumored that this is Weezer's last effort but lets all pray that it's not, and with Weezer you never quite know.

Worst Band of the Year- New Found Glory - I'm not quite sure if they released anything or did anything musically this year but regardless I'd rather listen to nails scratching against a chalk board for an hour than five seconds of New Found Glory. The worst band of all time!

That just about wraps it up for the year ending awards and hopefully 2006 can top 2005.