Am I the only one who DOESN'T think the Green Day is sooooooo amazing???

I don't get why all the critics love them so much. All of their songs sound the same. How is that possible for a band that's been around for just over 20 years? Is that the answer right there? That their longevity is tied to the consistency of their sound?

With the exception of Dookie, which tapped into the 90s atmosphere of teen angst and apathy, and American Idiot, which elevated the band to a full-on political band, I don't think all this critical acclaim is justified. 

And now, they've got a documentary coming out in March called Awesome as F**k. How did we get here?

I don't mean any disrespect to Green Day. I like them and all. But, the hype is just too much.

I love Adele's new song "Rolling In The Deep". It's a beautifully crafted song with smart lyrics that showcase her amazing voice. 

What I don't love is this remix by Jamie xx going around. It actually came out a few days ago and many of my peers have raved about it, but I needed some time to give it a few listens before I could make up my mind about it. 

And the verdict is, I hate it.

Listen, I'm all about remixes that take the original song to an entirely new level. I think it's creative and brilliant, especially when it works. It's way better than most remixes that just speed up the track and add a dance beat to the original song. 

But, in the case of "Rolling in the Deep", the song is completely butchered. Jamie xx's remix removes any of the melody and replaces it with a stuttering staccato beat that is impossible to move to. He also chops up Adele's voice and distorts it to sounds like the girl from The Exorcist in full possession mode. 

I do not like.

What do you think?

So, I guess Avril Lavigne has a new album on the way. And the lead single is the unsurprisingly-titled "What The Hell?"

Sigh. It seems she's sticking to the formula of using 50s rock sounds that she used in "Girlfriend". So, nothing new there. 

It also seems that's she's cranked up the "Chipmunk" effect on her vocals. Seriously. It hurts my ears.

I suppose my main beef is the lyrical content. Basically, she's saying she wants to slut it up and doesn't care if her boyfriend's feelings gets hurt in the process. What a whore! And then, in the chorus, she proclaims that she's been good her whole life.

Wait. What?

Isn't this the same Avril who's whole image was a bad-girl rebel who caused chaos in shopping malls, stalked ex-boyfriends and stole boyfriends from other girls? If that's how she defines being a good girl, then I don't want to know what she thinks is bad.

Listen to "What the Hell?" below... if you care. I mean, it's gonna be all over the radio in a matter of days anyway.

Who the hell is actually buying these CDs and why are they already on Volume 7???

When someone actually makes me CRAVE the real Miley Cyrus, it's a crime of the highest offence. There will be a reckoning.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

I was all excited when I saw that Taio Cruz's next single and video "Higher" featured Kylie Minogue. I thought it was a brilliant move to re-re-introduce Kylie to North American audiences. And, as a bonus, the song is actually a pretty decent dance song.

Then, I learn today, that Taio has a DIFFERENT version with Travie McCoy of all people doing a pointless rap, for North American audiences. 

Okay, I know this isn't a new practice for international artists. And really, I don't care when it happens.

But, just look at both videos and listen to both songs. As unbiased as I can be regarding Kylie, I just think her version works better. The video is a fun dance showdown in the parking lot, as opposed to Travie just standing there, awkwardly mugging for the camera. And the song just sounds better as a duet, instead of Travis randomly interjecting with his "Let's go" comments. 

And really? Travie McCoy??? Couldn't Taio find someone just a smidge cooler?

Anyway, check them out and sound off on which version you prefer.

For the life of me, I will never understand how Tokio Hotel is so popular.

They're some really bad act from Eurovision who have somehow managed to trick teens around the world into thinking they're cool. All they produce is forced emo-rock and cheesy theatrics. 

From what I see, they should not be as popular as they are.

Yet, from the first time I encountered Tokio Hotel, they've had legions of screaming and devoted fans. I'm talking Jonas Brother-type allegiance. And they even think that lead singer, Bill Kaulitz is hot, even though he's the most feminine person I've seen in a long time. Perhaps their fan base consists of future fag hags?

And they only rub that in my face even more with their latest video "Darkside Of The Sun" (really?!?) which is a live video filled with more of those crazy fans.

I'll never understand it. And I don't want to.

The long-awaited (2 weeks is forever in today's world, isn't it?) video for Ke$ha's "We R Who We R" finally hit the web today. And I'm disappointed. 

Ke$ha said she wrote the song in response to the rash of teen suicides and bullying, to celebrate our individuality and uniqueness. This is her first single that has a message - an important shift for any pop star to make if they want to be taken more seriously.

I'm not quite sure what I was expecting for the video, but I thought she'd carry on the message of the song in it. I'm not talking about a blatant preachy message, but some subtle plot points that would really amplify the song's empowering message. 

But, instead we get just a party video, with strange outfits and a re-fashioned American flag outfit like Lady Gaga did in "Telephone". Alas, there is nary a gay in sight in this video. The closest we get to any social commentary is when she throws herself off the roof (which I gasped at because at first I thought it was in poor taste) and is caught by her fans/friends below.

The video was just so...predictable. Right down to the pointless product placement shots (how many times do we need to see Plenty of Fish in one video?) Which is a shame because I feel this could have been a huge opportunity for Ke$ha to make a bold video to match her bold "persona". 

I hate to say it, but Katy Perry's "Firework" video did a much better job. Which makes me even more angry at Ke$ha because now I've actually given props to Katy. Hmph.

How about a little slutty music video action?

I think I've finally deduced why Keri Hilson hasn't made it to official A-List status yet. It's because she doesn't know her own identity! 

Every video she changes her persona, sometimes even within the same video, and it's all very disconnected and jarring.

And now, all of her personalities seem to be competing for attention in her latest video "The Way You Love Me".

She's channelling the swagger of Beyoncé, the edginess of Rihanna, the epic video of Lady Gaga and the nastiness of Ke$ha (yes, Keri is singing "Fuck me" in the chorus and bragging about her pussy).

Problem is, all the parts don't mesh well together and it all falls flat on it's face. The acting interludes (featuring Jojo and Faith Evans - are they really that hard up for cash?) are painful. The plot is pointless. Keri grinding on the bank vault is kinda gross. And it's all just way too desperate for attention.

Oh, Keri, I had such high hopes for you when you first came out. Now, you're nothing more than a center-stage video ho.

Robyn released a video for "Dancehall Queen" and, I'm sorry to report, she's disappointed me. 

First of all, the song itself is just weak. I mean, girlfriend released three EPs this year and there are stellar tracks on all of them, especially "None of Dem". So, other than the fact that perhaps she wanted to release a slower song, I don't know why she thought this was a good single.

And the video is not helping matters. She not even in it, which I can forgive if the video is cool. But it's not cool. It's basically a bad video you'd find at a karaoke bar, complete with a strange dancer with an autonomous ass. 

I feel like directors Red Foxx, Pomp&Clout and Diplo, who is also the producer of the song, was trying really hard to capture a retro feel, like Snoop Dogg's "Sensual Seduction", but he failed.

Arg.

Just because you're on a reality show doesn't give you licence to release a song. Especially one that's vapid, bland, awkwardly produced and wrong on every level.

Ladies and Germs, here is "I'm Hot" by Angelina from Jersey Shore.

I'll be having a mimosa or 5 with my brunch today. Feel free to join me.