Yeah, that was my main takeaway as well
. Seemed like for a bunch of years they AOTY was by far the worst of all the nominees.
May 2020 Record Challenge Thread (PRIZE RAFFLE AT THE END!)
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Yeah, that was my main takeaway as well
. Seemed like for a bunch of years they AOTY was by far the worst of all the nominees.
LeSamourai
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Yeah, that was my main takeaway as well
They also love to award exciting artists for their most boring albums (like Beck).
sahomerrocks
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Day 19: AOTY Nominated
Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city
Nominated in 2014, losing to RAM, but much more famously losing best rap album to Macklemore.
Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city
Nominated in 2014, losing to RAM, but much more famously losing best rap album to Macklemore.
MikeH
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Day 19: AOTY
Outkast - speakerboxxx/The Love Below
One of my favorite albums ever. Nominated for 6 Grammies, won 3 including AOTY and best rap album of the year. This album really got me to start listening to jazz as well.
Outkast - speakerboxxx/The Love Below
One of my favorite albums ever. Nominated for 6 Grammies, won 3 including AOTY and best rap album of the year. This album really got me to start listening to jazz as well.
Gavaxeman
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Day 19: Play an album that has been nominated or won AOTY at the Grammy’s
So this was surprise for me when I flicked thru the winners list ...2006 ..and the winner is U2 with a not very good U2 album ...and I’m a big fan !
U2 “How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb” 2004
So this was surprise for me when I flicked thru the winners list ...2006 ..and the winner is U2 with a not very good U2 album ...and I’m a big fan !
U2 “How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb” 2004
WhiteDahlias
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Day 19: Play an album that has been nominated or won AOTY at the Grammy’s
Beck - Odelay (Nominated 1997 per Wikipedia)
Beck - Odelay (Nominated 1997 per Wikipedia)
Great choice, that was the first that came to mind for me today. I'll have to dig deeper!
High Rant District
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Day 19: Play an album that has been nominated or won AOTY at the Grammy’s
Nothing against musicians that have won or been nominated, but I don't care for the entity that is the Grammys. I'll sit this day out.
Nothing against musicians that have won or been nominated, but I don't care for the entity that is the Grammys. I'll sit this day out.
Dirtbag Auntie
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Day 19: Grammys AOTY
Nominated in 1971
Nominated in 1971
TenderLovingKiller®
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Day 19: Play an album that has been nominated or won AOTY at the Grammy’s (1985, Nominated)
Prince & The Revolution - Purple Rain
This might be a bit shocking (and no shade to Mr. Lionel Richie; I am sure Can’t Slow Down is a fine effort) but I think the Grammys May have chosen the wrong Album of The Year winner for 1985. I am sure this is just a one off mistake on their part. The RIAA is usually a paramount in tastes with an unimpeachable reputation.
Prince & The Revolution - Purple Rain
This might be a bit shocking (and no shade to Mr. Lionel Richie; I am sure Can’t Slow Down is a fine effort) but I think the Grammys May have chosen the wrong Album of The Year winner for 1985. I am sure this is just a one off mistake on their part. The RIAA is usually a paramount in tastes with an unimpeachable reputation.
Selaws
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Day 19: Play an album that has been nominated or won AOTY at the Grammy’s
Traveling Wilburys – Volume One (Wilbury Records, 1988 First Pressing)
The Traveling Wilburys - Volume 1 was nominated for a grammy in 1990 with Otis Wilbury & Nelson Wilbury (pseudonyms for Jeff Lynne & George Harrison) being credited as producers. They lost out to 'Nick of Time' by the blues singer Bonnie Raitt (Don Was, who is now head of Blue Note records was the producer). The album is fantastic from start to finish and sees titans of the Americana/folk/pop/rock world combine forces, including George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty. Its an album I never get tired listening to, and well worth checking out if you havent already!
Traveling Wilburys – Volume One (Wilbury Records, 1988 First Pressing)
The Traveling Wilburys - Volume 1 was nominated for a grammy in 1990 with Otis Wilbury & Nelson Wilbury (pseudonyms for Jeff Lynne & George Harrison) being credited as producers. They lost out to 'Nick of Time' by the blues singer Bonnie Raitt (Don Was, who is now head of Blue Note records was the producer). The album is fantastic from start to finish and sees titans of the Americana/folk/pop/rock world combine forces, including George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty. Its an album I never get tired listening to, and well worth checking out if you havent already!
imtheocean
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Day 19: Grammy AOTY
Pearl Jam ~ Vitalogy (Nominated in 1996)
Pearl Jam ~ Vitalogy (Nominated in 1996)
CrazyDiamond84
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Day 19: An Album that has been nominated or win AOTY at the Grammys
Dixie Chicks-Taking the Long Way
One of the few well deserved Album of the Year winners back in 2007.
Dixie Chicks-Taking the Long Way
One of the few well deserved Album of the Year winners back in 2007.
ThePakoBuelna
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Day 16: Play a long album (aim for over 60 minutes)
1:06 total according to discogs!
ThePakoBuelna
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Day 17: Happy 1 year birthday to CRJ’S Dedicated! Play a Poptart certified album
I think this isi the popiest album I have right now...
EarWax
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Day 19: The Grammys
Frank Sinatra / Come Dance With Me!
1959’s Album of the Year
blissfullychaotic
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Everyday I wonder what they could've done with more time!
LeSamourai
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Day 19: Grammy AOTY winner or nominee
Radiohead - In Rainbows (nominated for AOTY, won for Alternative AOTY, 2008)
I thought this one would be taken by now.
Radiohead - In Rainbows (nominated for AOTY, won for Alternative AOTY, 2008)
I thought this one would be taken by now.
ThePakoBuelna
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Wicked Dreamer
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Still catching up here...
Day 18: LGBT+ Artist
My first pick was actually George Michael, but I decided to go with an artist that I think no one has played yet, and one that immediately came to mind when I saw this theme:
Halsey - Manic
Day 18: LGBT+ Artist
My first pick was actually George Michael, but I decided to go with an artist that I think no one has played yet, and one that immediately came to mind when I saw this theme:
Halsey - Manic