The 21st century is hardly the peak of popularity for hair metal, but plenty of newcomers have released some great albums ...

Thanks for all your kind responses to my 100 Albums of 2011. In case you missed it the other day, one of the blog’s most diligent regulars, Nick, has put together a Wild Mercury Sound Spotify ...

"It's been the most erratic year," Adele reflected late in her dominant 2011. "It's been f–king brilliant ... Below, run down the albums (including others that turned heartbreak into hits ...