I'm happy if Taylor wins because it's a pretty good album and it really was something that created instant buzz when she dropped it. It was a throwback to how album releases used to be. I would prefer for Lana to win because that maybe the album I've most connected with outside of The National this year. But for once, I won't be upset if anyone wins. I guess the Rolling Stones album wasn't eligible this year? I thought for sure that would be up there since it's getting a lot of praise.
The Grammy Awards Thread
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Fleetwood-Matt
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Rolling Stones will be eligible next year
Fleetwood-Matt
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avecigrec
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Pretty cool to see Spiritbox up for Best Metal Performance.
Don't think I've ever actually listened to them, but they're local to my neck of the woods.
Don't think I've ever actually listened to them, but they're local to my neck of the woods.
TenderLovingKiller®
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Since the only AOTY nom I’ve heard is Lana I guess that’s my choice.
TrainFan73
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I guess boygenius of those 8. Need to listen to Miley. Will probably listen to all of them in the coming weeks. I wasn't impressed with SZA (I'll be honest, I just don't get her). Janelle was not bad, but also not her usual greatness. Olivia was okay. Lana is another I just don't understand why people like her so much (NFR was almost enough to make me understand). Batiste was better than the one that won AOTY. And Midnights was the end of my Taylor journey for now as she seems to be back to her more vapid type lyricism.
TrainFan73
Frothy
As usual whatever measure they use to determine Folk/Americana/Bluegrass baffles me. The fact that Isbell is up for Americana instead of Country tells me all I really need to know the gatekeeping in all of it.
TrainFan73
Frothy
Also, someone explain to me what the fuck is going on in the Jazz categories?
Rip_City
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Lana is my favorite of the eight by a wide margin. None of the others are in my top50 this year (some wouldn't even qualify solely on release date lmao).
EDIT: Autocorrect at the worst possible time.
EDIT: Autocorrect at the worst possible time.
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TrainFan73
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So she's your wife's pick which makes her your pick. lol.
My wife was like at least I've heard of some of them. lol.
Rip_City
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TenderLovingKiller®
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I prefer pop starlet Taylor to Autumnal cardigan-wearing messy french braids walking through a forest Taylor so I might enjoy this one (well, the singles anyways) more than here last few albums.
TrainFan73
Frothy
I like Anti-Hero and I think 1989 is her greatest achievement by a wide margin, but I do have an affinity for Brunchcore Tay Tay.
TrainFan73
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I also think those two albums are the best things the National has done in a hot minute too.
TenderLovingKiller®
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I love the National and feel the exact opposite I think the Dessner’s work with Swift has produced some very mid-level music which they unfortunately brought along to their last few recording sessions.
TenderLovingKiller®
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I feel like they’ve been sleepwalking since Sleep Well Beast.
TrainFan73
Frothy
I do too. At least the Taylor stuff felt fresh on both ends. To me, anyhow. The fact that Frankenstein is making best of lists high up in the ranking baffles me.
TrainFan73
Frothy
Oooh Disco Miley, this is promising:
TrainFan73
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Meh. Mid pop sad sack ballad.
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