Grammy Reactions

It's official - the Grammys have gone populist. Don't worry the world hasn't ended yet, but the ever weakening credibility of the recoding industry has officially flown the coop. Watching the Grammy Awards was like watching your pet get hit by an 18 wheeler in slow motion.

Of course the awards show was filled with moments of splendor. The tribute to Michael Jackson was an excellent showcase for not only his music, but his undying vision for pop music. Congratulations to the Zac Brown band for being a country band and not blatantly pissing me off. The Dave Matthews Band rocked a splendid send off to their fallen band mate LeRoi Moore.

Fail awards of the night belong to a half assed performance by Bon Jovi, Just Beiber's inability to read a teleprompter, Lady Gaga's silver sparkle mountain hat, the use of auto tune by almost everyone who rapped or sang r&b and the actual grammy nomination board for nominating "I'm On A Boat" for best rap collaboration. I guess the whole evenging wasn't a waste - they didn't win.

Here is the list of winners from the awards I predicted as well as my reaction. You can see the full list of winner by click here.

Record Of The Year

Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon

This was one of the most polarizing songs of the year. Leon fans of old found it insipid and accused the band of selling out (OH NO!), while new fans came pooring in to help make the band one of the highest selling albums of 2009. Aware music fans didn't fall for it - apparently the Grammys did. Still would have liked to have seen Lady Gaga win this one.

Album Of The Year

Fearless - Taylor Swift

Last year's winner for best album of the year went to Robert Plant & Alison Kraus beating out Radiohead. This year it goes to Taylor Swift beating out Beyonce and an aging Dave Matthews Band. Swift won simply because she sold the most records last year. No surprises here.

Song Of The Year

All The Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) - Beyonce

I called this one. This song was everywhere and deservedly took home the golden gramaphone.

Best New Artist

Zac Brown Band

Something tells me that Zac Brown won simply because all of the other artists nominated have been around for 3 years or so. Still it's nice to see an earthy country band that's true to the music and awesome facial hair win.

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

Halo - Beyonce

I thought she wouldn't win, but I was pleasently surprised when her name was called. Beyonce's cleavage was perhaps another bright spot from the evening's festivities.

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

Make It Mine - Jason Mraz

Anyone but Mraz would've made me happy - sure enough the Grammys had to give me another reason to prove that God isn't real.

Best Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas

The most obnoxious song of the year wins the award long since delegated to recognizing the most obnoxious song of the year - nicely played indeed.

Best Vocal Pop Album

The E.N.D. - The Black Eyed Peas

Even though I correctly predicted this one, I still pulled a face palm when I heard they won. Perhaps Patrick Stewart can demonstrate (click here).

Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance

Working On A Dream - Bruce Springsteen

Another one I pickted correctly. Bruce got his grammy - and I got another reason to queston my once high regard for the Recording Academy.

Best Rock Song

Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon

At least it wasn't "21 Guns" right? Still not saying much.

Best Rock Album

21st Century Breakdown - Green Day

Probably the biggest surprise of the evening. I would've thougth for sure that Dave Matthews Band or U2 would be crownd victorious. This album was 71 minutes of underaccomplished pop punk. Stop wearing mascara please! Bush isn't in office - you don't have to be as angry anymore.

Best Alternative Album

Wolfgang Amadeus Pheonix - Phoenix

Can't complain about this one. Either Phoenix or Yeah Yeah Yeahs would hav sufficed. Thank you Grammys for giving me some reasons to smile.

Best Rap Solo Performance

D.O.A. (Death Of Auto Tune) - Jay-Z

Jay-Z let everyone in the rap game know what was up. Auto tune was a joke and everyone that wasn't using it already knew. Glad to knew the recording industry agrees with me and Hova.

Best Rap Album

Relapse - Eminem

Fail. Epic Fail. But then again this was one of the weakest categories this year.