SPIN.com's Best of the Week, Dec. 15-21

Before we start shopping for New Years' Eve noisemakers, SPIN's staff compiled our picks of the year's best records, songs, and videos. But this week wasn't all looking back, as Fall Out Boy dropped a new record, U2 planned for theirs, Oasis visited New York City, and Weezer dropped a musical holiday treat. Check out the week's top news, MP3s, videos, and more:

BEST OF 2008:

40 Best Albums From grizzled vets to surprising upstarts, check out our annual ranking of must-hear music. Read >>

PLUS:

• 20 Best Songs Listen >>
• 20 Best Music Videos Watch >>

 

EDITORS' BLOG:

Oasis: Magnificent Bastards SPIN's David Marchese on arrogant lads, gorgeous melodies, and a sing-along nation 20,000 strong. Read >>

PLUS:

• Review: Prince's 5 New Songs Read >>
• Michelle Williams: Coolest Indie Actress Around?Read >>

 

AUDIO/VIDEO:

Exclusive: Fall Out Boy's Impromptu NYC Gig Even the New York Police Department couldn't stop the band from performing for their fans -- and showing off baby pictures! Watch >>

PLUS:

• Listen to Weezer's Christmas Song! Listen >>
• Listen: Secret Machines Frontman's Holiday Song Read >>

 

NEWS:

Pete Wentz Details Sex Life The chatty Fall Out Boy bassist gets X-rated about his marriage. Read >>

PLUS:

• U2 Release New Album Details Read >>
• Axl on Chinese Democracy: "It's Not a Solo Album" Read >>
• New Sex Pistols Album in 2009? Read >>