In the final hours before the next Grammy Awards, my life away from blogging has been pretty full, so I haven't been able to keep up the pace I wanted to. Therefore, I've decided to give a few last minute Grammy picks, before the big show...
Record of the Year:
Firework - Katy Perry. This is a great record... an instant classic.
Album of the Year:
Doo-Wops & Hooligans - Bruno Mars. Despite the insanely idiotic Grenade, this album is filled with a plethora of wonderful music, pulling from all over the musical spectrum. If you haven't listened to it by now... then do yourself a favor and get it! This is the best album of the five, and definitely the most deserving (although some may choose to give it to Adel's 21... I say no, because, although she's talented, she's a bit of a one-trick pony).
Best New Artist:
Bon Iver. This group brings pop music to a whole new level... They brought the symphonic orchestra sound of life to the radio... this brings people just a little closer to nature (even if we can't understand the words in the lead vocals). On the sheer strength of the music's sound, texture and cinematic scope, I pick theses guys (even though they're not really new... but hey, neither was Esperanza Spalding when she won, last year).
Best Pop Vocal Album:
21. I think it should go to Doo-Wops & Hooligans, however since people love Adele so much, and this was the year's top selling album, I think she'll get the prize for this one. And, after all... her strength is her vocals... The album plays like one long song... so if you love it, you love it! ... and if not... well you can get lost... but everyone agrees... the girl's got a tremendous voice.
Best R&B Song:
Fool for You - Cee Lo Green ft. Melanie Fiona. This song is spectacular, and although I think Betty Wright will get the award for Best Traditional R&B Performance, I think this song is the strongest in the running.
Best R&B Album:
Second Chance - El DeBarge. This is a close one, because R. Kelly's Love Letter is one of his best efforts and is certainly worthy of the award. However, El wins in the close photo-finish technicality points, because Second Chance is a non-stop, listen all the way through album; where Love Letter falls flat on the one song about "making love in a taxi cab" (oh, please...). Those were critical points. And plus, who can ignore the back story for Second Chance? El DeBarge is a national treasure, who has returned in true classic style, with a civilized charm and a voice at the top of his game.
Best Country Song:
Mean - Taylor Swift. I don't think she'll get the best performance nod, however this is the best song. She does deserve it.
Well, that's it, for now... let's watch tonight and see if the judges get it right!
See you on the flip side! Until then keep on watching and listening for the soundtrack to our lives...
PS... next I'll recap the Grammys and we'll remember the incomparable Whitney Houston.
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