i wouldn't even bother going through their long boring listings.

I'm only rooting 4 Continuum

I'm really glad John Legend got 3 nominations.

I was there last night when one of his band members announced it.
He truly deserves it!

I heard on the radio that Mariah's Don't 4get About Us is up for Vocal Per4mance & RnB Song,, hmmm

Moonbeam said:

well, good. 'nausea' is my fave song from 'the information'. the video you saw wasn't just from the DVD? it was a video-video?

i'm a little amazed goldfrapp got nominated at all. i hope they win out over oldfrapp (madge).

Anx said:

The video's all over VH1.

GangstaFam said:

people still watch television?

Anx said:

I heard it on the box.

I loved the awards shows back in the day also, mainly because I enjoyed every opportunity there was to actually see the artists. Videos were around but there weren't a ton of R&B ones and the only place to see R&B artists was on "Soul Train" or the awards shows. Also, the pop/rock was much better in those days also so those groups were a treat to see also.

I know what you mean about the sellouts getting the awards though. Even back then, the main ones that got the awards, even in the R&B categories, were the R&B artists that the pop world was knowledgeable of. You never saw folks like The Barkays, Cameo, or Lakeside getting awards....especially a Grammy.




That's true. And also, when people start getting a lot of awards, it changes them and they start making weaker music to continue that type of success. Just look what it did to Lionel Richie.



Very true!



Those aren't my taste at all (I like something much harder), but I fully understand and agree with you. There just needs to be room for harder, uptempo, funky groups like there used to be....but of course, radio keeps those groups out and does not give them airplay when they come out with something new.



Thank you.

PricelessHo said:

indeed she is, Don't forget about us wasn't on the origional TEOM. It was on the re-release, and so was elegable for nomination this year.

^i'm actually happy 4 my girl, it's just funny how the Grammy folks are suddenly all over her ass the last 2 years after 9 years of giving her the boot.

PricelessHo said:

Morph The Cat only got nominated for Best Surround Sound Album.


(Bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch, bitch...)


tA

Tribal Disorder

http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431

Imogen Heap is nominated for best new artist? She's not really all that new.

I'm shocked at the Bob Dylan snub for AOTY. Oh well. I hope John Mayer wins it then. I hope that P wins his and that Christina wins atleast one.

AnckSuNamun said:

I can understand how voters might be duped by James Blunt, but Chris Brown??? They just might as well nominate Cassie.

Anx said:

The correct question is "people still watch MUSIC television?" I don't know anyone (other than myself) that watches those video channels actually looking for videos.

You know they've reached rock bottom.

vainandy said:

Steely Dan?

I don't know what "Morph the Cat" is. I was assuming it was maybe a children's album or something.

is it me or does nomination list look identical to last years list?

Well I love the Pet Shop Boys, but when the Grammys give them 2 nods in the dance cat. that shit is messed up.

Hm. Van Hunt didn't get a nom? Gnarls Barkley getting its due covers a multitude of sins. Especially if they actually win for AOY.

VoicesCarry said:

I have a question for you VC & all org members that have (or will) waste their time with the Grammies (the king of SCREWING people out of awards):

In the new tradition that started with Kanye West & Faith Hill, who was acting a damn fool on THIS award show?!!!?

Why do you care about this shit???

It's pointless....just listen to whatever music and artist you personally enjoy.

Thumparello said:

Because "this shyt" becomes classics on YouTube!

John Mayer deserved his nominations most, yet some chick from Access Hollywood (I know) said it was a surprise!

Justin Timberlake really surprised me with his nods. I continually forget that I have that album. How many did Nelly Furtado get?

Now that I know about Prince's multiple noms,I'm thrilled and can't wait 2 c the show! I'll bitch and moan only if he doesn't win any!

I was surprised Ghostface Killah's Fishscale didn't get nominated for Best Rap Album.

That album's had universal acclaim for most of the year...
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I am shocked at the Pet SHop Boys nods for 2 Grammys.

Cool on the Madge nods too. I think she may get that one.

And Mucho Kudos to Weird Al for 2 nods as well.

Whoa! I didn't know Sergio Mendes got 2 nominations. "That Heat" was a hot track.