Today, the nominations for 2009 Grammy Nominations were announced. Here are my thoughts on the major categories:
Record of the Year:
Chasing Pavements - Adele
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
Paper Planes - M.I.A
Please Read The Letter - Alison Krauss and Robert Plant
This is the most solid and diverse category of the whole bunch. Adele is definitely a pleasant surprise, Leona and Coldplay were expected, M.I.A was completely out of left field (in a good way), and Robert and Alison are a nice addition too.
Album of the Year:
Viva La Vida or Death and All Of His Friends - Coldplay
Tha Carter III - Lil' Wayne
Year of the Gentleman - Ne-Yo
Raising Sand - Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
In Rainbows - Radiohead
Ne-Yo's nomination was an absolute shock, but I liked the album, so I'm happy for him. Lil' Wayne wasn't surprising, since his album was universally praised and sold 1 million in a week. Coldplay's great, and I have no comment on the other two since I'm unfamiliar. Another solid category.
Song of the Year:
American Boy - Estelle
Chasing Pavements - Adele
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Love Song - Sara Bareilles
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Honestly, the entire category is a surprise. Another nod for Adele and Coldplay, Estelle's and Sara's first so far, and a big surprise with Jason Mraz. As much as I want to replace one, I think all of them are deserving.
Best New Artist:
Adele
Duffy
Jonas Brothers
Lady Antebellum
Jazmine Sullivan
This category is an absolute travesty. I am happy for Adele and Duffy, but there are at least two nominees who should NOT be there. The biggest mistake being the Jonas Brothers. Instead of Leona Lewis, or Katy Perry, or Kate Voegele, you put the freakin' Jonas Brothers? They recorded their first album in 2006! They are nto eligible for this category! It's a disgrace, and if they win, I will boycott the Grammys. I may have to check out Jazmine Sullivan's album considering her nomination. Lady Antebellum are COMPLETELY out of left field here.
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