Todd is God

Unlike last year, where Gig of the year was an easy task - Prince at the 02 - this year was not so clear cut, but if I was pushed to choose a personal favourite it would have to have been The Weakerthans gig. They were on top form, the sound was great, the view was great. Magic stuff. Close but no cigar would have to be Todd Rundgren and Shelby Lynne. Todd was in town to rock, and rock he surely did delivering a stellar performance, as did Lynne on her long awaited return to the UK's shores. A terrific voice and just a natural class performer. The rest were, well, the rest really. 1. The Weakerthans @ Scala 02/06/2008 2. Shelby Lynne @ Royal Festival Hall 19/10/2008 3. Todd Rundgren @ The Forum 23/11/2008 4. Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band @ Emirates Stadium 30/05/2008 5. Steve Earle @ Roundhouse 18/02/2008 6. CCamille @ Camden Roundhouse 19/10/2008 7. Thea Gilmore @ Bloomsbury Theatre 09/06/2008 8. Ryan Adams and the Cardinal @ Brixton Academy - 20/11/2007 9. Scorpions ...

I know they hardly exist at these days, but here at least are the 25 standout singles (that I can remember - which prob means overlooked something really obviously good) from 2008. So, in no order: 1. Teddy Thompson - In my Arms 2. Metallica - The Day that Never Comes 3. Christina Aquilera - Keeps Gettin' Better . 4. 3 Doors Down - It's Not My Time 5. Glasvegas - Daddy's Gone . 6. Laura Marling - Cross your Fingers . 7. Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire . 8. Gabriella Clili - Sweet about Me . 9. Ting Tings - That's Not my Name 10. Duffy - Warwick Avenue 11. Bon Iver - Skinny Lov e 12. Weezer - Pork and Beans 13. Amanda Palmer - Oasis . 14. Noah and the Whale - Five Years Time . 15. R.E.M. - Supernatural Superserious 16. The Hold Steady - Sequestered in Memphis 17. Aimee Mann - Freeway 18. Nick Cave & Bad Seeds - Dig Lazarus Dig 19. Gutter Twins - Idle Hands 20. Sons & Daughters - Gilt Complex 21. Fleet Foxes - White Winter Hymnal 22. The Wedding Present - Santa Ana...