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Grammy Picks 2012
02/06/12 at 08:25 PM by KingOfSpain | Record of the Year
Who Will Win: “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele
Who Should Win: Adele
I really want Bon Iver’s “Holocene” to win this, because if he did, it would be the best thing to ever happen to Wisconsin. But after last year’s Arcade Fire debacle, I doubt it will happen. Besides, Adele really deserves it.
Song of the Year
Who Will Win: “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele
Who Should Win: Adele
I just don’t think any other nominee can justifiably claim either of these awards. However, Kanye’s “All of the Lights” is deserving of some recognition, and, of course, “Holocene” is nominated.
Best New Artist
Who Will Win: Skrillex
Who Should Win: Bon Iver
As much as I hate dubstep, it’s difficult to ignore Skrillex’s meteoric rise to fame in the past year. Bon Iver deserves to win because he is the only nominee in the category who I can consider a true artist. His self-titled album is absolutely magnificent. If you haven’t listened to it already, please do so.
Album of the Year
Who Will Win: Born This Way by Lady Gaga
Who Should Win: 21 by Adele
I just hate the current state of pop music. I want Adele to win, but I just have a bad feeling Lady Gaga is going to take this one. I don’t want it to be true, but my gut tells me this is how it will be.
Rock Album of the Year
Who Will Win: Rock ‘n’ Roll Party Honoring Les Paul by Jeff Beck
Who Should Win: Wasting Light by Foo Fighters
Wasting Light is a killer album, but the Academy loves having a couple of tricks up its sleeve. I think Jeff Beck takes this one. I’m not quite sure why it’s nominated, so the Academy must know something I don’t. I think Wilco’s The Whole Love might be the dark horse in this category.
Best Alternative Album
Who Will Win: Bon Iver by Bon Iver
Who Should Win: Bon Iver by Bon Iver
While most of the other nominations are great albums (see My Morning Jacket and Radiohead), Bon Iver is head and shoulders above the rest. I don’t think Foster the People or Death Cab deserve to win this award for putting out run-of-the-mill albums.
Best Rap Album
Who Will Win: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West
Who Should Win: Yeezy
MBDTF is just that: dark and twisted, yet beautiful. I’ve never been a big fan of rap, but this album is totally unique and powerful.
In conclusion, I just want Bon Iver to win all of the awards he’s nominated for, not because he’s representing my home state, but because he hates the Grammys so much and I think it would be funny to see how he handles it. | |
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