Grammy Nominations

[u2popmofo]

The entire list is here, the site is very slow right now

http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/50th_Show/list.aspx

Been trying the site for a while now, won't even load for me.

What is on the list for Alternative album?

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

Been trying the site for a while now, won't even load for me.

What is on the list for Alternative album?

I had the site then I lost it, now I can't get back on

 

[phanan]

Some other categories...

Category 12

Best Dance Recording
(For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances. Vocal or Instrumental. Singles or tracks only.)

Do It Again
The Chemical Brothers
Tom Rowlands & Ed Simons, producers
Track from: We Are The Night
[Astralwerks]


D.A.N.C.E.
Justice
Gaspard Auge & Xavier de Rosnay, producers; Gaspard Auge & Xavier de Rosnay,
mixers
Track from: †
[Ed Banger/Vice/Because]


Love Today
Mika
Jodi Marr, John Merchant, Mika & Greg Wells, producers; Greg Wells, mixer
Track from: Life In Cartoon Motion
[Casablanca/Universal Republic Records]


Don't Stop The Music
Rihanna
StarGate, producer; Phil Tan, mixer
Track from: Good Girl Gone Bad
[Def Jam]


LoveStoned/I Think She Knows
Justin Timberlake
Nate (Danja) Hills, Timbaland & Justin Timberlake, producers; Jimmy Douglass &
Timbaland, mixers
Track from: FutureSex/LoveSounds
[Jive/Zomba]






Category 13

Best Electronic/Dance Album
(For vocal or instrumental albums. Albums only.)

We Are The Night
The Chemical Brothers
[Astralwerks]


†
Justice
[Ed Banger/Vice/Because]


Sound Of Silver
LCD Soundsystem
[Capitol Records/DFA]


We Are Pilots
Shiny Toy Guns
[Universal Motown]


Elements Of Life
Tiësto
[Ultra Records]




Category 22

Best Alternative Music Album
(Vocal or Instrumental.)

Alright, Still...
Lily Allen
[Capitol Records]


Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
[Merge Records]


Volta
Bjork
[Elektra/Atlantic]


Wincing The Night Away
The Shins
[Sub Pop]


Icky Thump
The White Stripes
[Third Man/Warner Bros.]

 

[Lancemc]

Lily Allen? Seriously?

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Category 22

Best Alternative Music Album
(Vocal or Instrumental.)

Alright, Still...
Lily Allen
[Capitol Records]

perhaps they meant "Alternative" to something good...

 

[LarryMullen's POPAngel]

Wtf? Lily Allen?

Judas Priest, anyone?

 

[UnforgettableLemon]

Wow.

 

[LemonMelon]

Best Alternative Music Album
(Vocal or Instrumental.)

Alright, Still...
Lily Allen
[Capitol Records]


Neon Bible
Arcade Fire
[Merge Records]


Volta
Bjork
[Elektra/Atlantic]


Wincing The Night Away
The Shins
[Sub Pop]


Icky Thump
The White Stripes
[Third Man/Warner Bros.]

My money is on Icky Thump.

 

[Bono's Doll]

Yep, still no reason to watch the Gammys.

Thanks for confirmation.

I concur.

 

[SeattleVertigo]

The Grammys aren't very worthwhile to me -- so many of their choices make me want to throw up. I get so much more value out of reading the best of lists that folks here come up with. Y'all have much better taste. <wink>

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

is it written into the grammy constitution somewhere that if u2 releases something in a given year they need to be nominated for at least one grammy?

i mean i like the recording and all... but instant karma for best rock performance? really? come on

 

[Anu]

I know I am not cool enough to understand the Grammy's, but this list, if we can call it that, is frightful.

A few honest winners amid a pack of losers, by and large, but some things just don't make any sense at all.

Like, how do you decide that Sky Blue Sky is rock while Icky Thump is alternative. I mean, come on.

Then, as much as I love Maynard and the fabulous song chosen, how does a release from May 06 even contend?

I even think it's cheating to consider all those holiday releases from 06, but I know that is part of the U2 always wins a Grammy clause in the constitution referred to by another poster.

Please, pretty please, go vote for the real best albums of the year in the only thread that matters, the sticky that your humble editors and mods have created for you at the top of this forum.

later alligators~~~!

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media
(A Songwriter(s) award. For a song (melody & lyrics) written specifically for a motion picture, television or other visual media, and released for the first time during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.)

Falling Slowly (From Once)
Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova, songwriters (Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova)
Track from: Once
[Canvasback/Columbia/Sony Music Soundtrax; Publisher: Copyright Control]

Guaranteed (From Into The Wild)
Eddie Vedder, songwriter (Eddie Vedder)
Track from: Into The Wild
[J Records; Publisher: Monkey Wrench]

Love You I Do (From Dreamgirls)
Siedah Garrett & Henry Krieger, songwriters (Jennifer Hudson)
Track from: Dreamgirls
[Music World Music/Sony Urban Music/Columbia/Sony Music Soundtrax; Publishers: Miroku Music/Williamson Music/Black Chick Music Publishing, SKG Songs]

The Song Of The Heart (From Happy Feet)
Prince Rogers Nelson, songwriter (Prince)
Track from: Happy Feet
[Warner Sunset/Atlantic; Publishers: Controversy Music/Universal Music Corp.]

You Know My Name (From Casino Royale)
David Arnold & Chris Cornell, songwriters (Chris Cornell)
Track from: Carry On
[Suretone/Interscope Records; Publishers: Disappearing One/EMI April Music/UA Music/New Columbia Pictures Music, Thrust/Magnum Music/Bucks Music/United Lion Music/Colpix Music]

 

[Lancemc]

I'm going have to go with Falling Slowly over the Vedder song in that one.

 

[corianderstem]

It must be cause he's a Communist

Ah, but if that were the case, they wouldn't have given the Dixie Chicks such an ass-kissing last year.

 

[joyfulgirl]

Yes, Feist is a new artist. This is her second solo album. She's been in a band since the beginning of the decade, but people who saw the iTunes commercial didn't know who she was so she must be new!

It's also possibly the deadliest category to win in. I've been predicting that the talented but currently overexposed Feist would sadly become the next Norah Jones. A best new artist grammy would seal the deal.

 

[rushu2]

Two Prog artists got nominations this year!

Rush for best rock instrumental and Porcupine Tree for best surround sound album. It isn't much, but at least its something! They are 2 of my favorite groups of all time so congrats to them!

 

[kellyahern]

mark my words... i will forever boycott the grammys if that happens.

You mean you didn't boycott after "My Humps" won a grammy last year?

I'm still not over that one .


I really liked "Back to Black" and thought it was a great album, but who knows what condition she'll be in if she even attends. I hope she does attend, I love a good trainwreck

 

[Popmartijn]

Meanwhile I think three people have picked up the Foos new release and it's nominated. Just another reason why the Grammys don't make any sense.

So a record is only worthwhile to be nominated when it has sold a lot of records?
I haven't heard the Foo Fighters record, so I can't comment on its quality, but the above statement is a bit confusing to me. Often we accuse the Grammys of only nominating well-selling records. And apparently, when they do pick a record that hasn't sold that well, we accuse them of nominating poor-selling records.

 

[Popmartijn]

a song about an umbrella is nominated for a song writing award.

equally ponderous.

Why? It is a great song.

 

[Popmartijn]

Out of that list, I sadly WOULD vote for Hey There Delilah.

Windows In The Skies is a good song. Better than the other ones nominated. It deserves to win.
Now, Instant Karma on the other hand...

 

[Popmartijn]

I'm going have to go with Falling Slowly over the Vedder song in that one.

Same here. Falling Slowly was the new song that moved me the most this past year.
(although I have to say I prefer the version as done by The Frames)

 

[Popmartijn]

You mean you didn't boycott after "My Humps" won a grammy last year?

I'm still not over that one .

And Fergie's nominated again this year.

 

[LemonMelon]

Out of that list, I sadly WOULD vote for Hey There Delilah.

Seriously? Hey There Delilah is absolute crap. WITS may not be genius, but it's a good song.

 

[u2popmofo]

Windows In The Skies is a good song. It deserves to win.

WITS may not be genius, but it's a good song.

Agree to disagree.

 

[Popmartijn]

Agree to disagree.

No.

And you are wrong!

 

[ultravioletluvv]

I'm so glad to see Eddie Vedder nominated. That entire soundtrack is so amazing! I'm not sure how they picked that song over a few others that are, imo, brilliant. But i will root for Eddie all the way!

Amy Winehouse will probably win several of her categories. It's just too bad she might not even be there to accept. She is in such bad shape these days, I would be surprised if she could clean herself up in time to make a respectable appearance.

 

[impy13]

Best Long Form Music Video
(For video album packages consisting of more than one song or track. Award to the Artist and to the Video Director/Producer of at least 51% of the total playing time.)


* Trapped In The Closet Chapters 13-22
R. Kelly
R. Kelly, Victor Mignatti & Jim Swaffield, video directors; Ann Carli, video
producer
[Jive/Zomba]






YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

 

[LMP]

If only R. Kelly performs it live...

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

Same here. Falling Slowly was the new song that moved me the most this past year.
(although I have to say I prefer the version as done by The Frames)

oh yeah, I am right there with ya!! Love it ! I will now watch the grammys just for this reason. I really hope they get it!!