Thoughts On.... The Grammys

Let the complaining begin, the Grammys are over and now music fans around the world can bitch about the old and out of touch Grammy Academy. Actually looking over the winners and watching the performances, I personally don't think the Grammy's were that bad. But maybe that's because my standards are so low at this point for the Grammys, or maybe it's because I didn't actually watch the live telecast, but instead saw the highlights I wanted to the next day. So I didn't see Biebs perform with Usher and Will Smith Jr. and I didn't see any boring acceptance speeches, instead I only saw the gold. So here are my thoughts on this year's Grammys from winners to performers to strange observations.

-So happy Arcade Fire pulled out Best Album of the Year, no one deserved it more themnthem, and they rocked the show with two solid performances. If you don't own their amazing album, go fucking buy it. Also cook Kris Kristofferson presented them the award, though that goodness was somewhat squelched with Barbra on hand. Lots of people thought Eminem would win big on his comback album, but once again the Grammys went the other way (right choice).

-Awesome that Neil won for "Angry World" off this great new album Le Noise. Actually it's really sad it took this long for the Grammy's to acknowledge this legend. Last year he won a Grammy for packaging.

-How old is Mick Jagger? Performing for the first time at the Grammys (WTF), the Stones frontman fucking rocked the house paying tribute to Solomon Burke. 67 years old, Mick practically looked like a spring chicken. Fuck all those jokes about the Rolling Stones being older than death.

-Though the US charts are strongly ruled by Pop, R and B, and Rap music, Country, Jazz, and Indie Rock took hold some of the nights biggest awards. Maybe that says the voters are out of touch with the popular music of today, or maybe it says the populous is out of touch with the good music of today.

-Lady Antebellum won huge taking home five Grammys including Song of the Year and Record of the Year. Many non-Country fans were left wondering who the fuck the group was, and Country fans were scarred after seeing Lady Ga Ga emerge from an egg and sing a Madonna-esque anthem for gay equality.

- Cee-Lo was censored (can't even say 'shit' apparently) and forced to sing with Muppets and Gwyneth Paltrow while he dressed like Elton John. Which leads to me to ponder, why the fuck is Gwyneth Paltrow singing everywhere these days? She doesn't suck...... but why is it happening and why is the music industry supporting it? Is it because she's married to Coldplay's Chris Martin? I wonder if Chris watches the end of Seven whenever the two of them have a fight.

-Nicki Minaj looked retarded and was forced to give an award with the always horrible Will.iam. At least Eminem won.

-Fucking love that Esperanz Spalding won best new artist. Sure I don't know her work (did listen to some as of now) but she's way more talented than fucking Bieber or Drake. Now I know all the little beliebers are pissed, but really ass holes, she is only a million times more talented than your favorite little Barbie doll. Lol, Beiber didn't win shit.

-Very happy that Michael Jackson didn't win anything for that horrible posthumous release. Easily could have happened.

-Hate, hate, hate when the Grammys decide to fucking throw live recordings into categories, especially when their songs from fucking decades ago. Really, Train wins for the live version of a song super popular last year and Paul McCartney wins for his famous song from the 60's. Not that I don't love Sir Paul, but god dam, it's fucking stupid. Unless it was some kind of fresh new take on the track, keep shit current.

-Christina tries to steal the show in a salute to Aretha Franklin, but ends up looking stupid and than having another a blooper moment by falling down after her performance. Remember the Super Bowl Christina? Well everyone else does.

-Glad Them Crooked Vultures won Best Hard Rock Performance, but it should have gone to Alice In Chains.

-Little surprised Muse didn't win anything for their track "Uprising", but they still walked away with the Best Rock Album award so who's complaining.

-I've liked The Black Keys for years, so while I was happy they went home with a few trophies I find it very strange they beat out Arcade Fire for Best Alternative Album. If Arcade Fire is the best overall record of the year how can they than loose in a sub category. Maybe the Academy thought they had to pick an alternative to Arcade Fire.

-Congrads to The Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson for winning Best Country Collaboration, their song was awesome.

-Saddest Grammy news, no one was nominated in the category of Best Regional Mexican Album. Why have a fucking category if no one is going to get the award. Your telling me there isn't a single Regional Mexican album worthy of a fucking Grammy. This might be racist.

-Kudos to Danger Mouse for scoring Best Producer. The man does good work.

-Fuck the Academy for not giving the Grammy to Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage, for the strangely titled Best Long Form Music Video. That was an amazing documentary, but the man never gives Rush their due.

-Disappointed that Flight of the Conchords lost to Lewis Black for Best Comedy, especially since they're so musical. Guess Mr. Black angerly demanded it.

-People seem pleased that Mavis Staples won her first Grammy, but winning over Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, and Los Lobos does not make me happy.

-Seems belated (strangely the Academy calendar year runs from September to September the next year) but the soundtrack for Crazy Heart won Best Soundtrack Compilation and Best Song For A Movie.

Finally the most awesome part of the Grammys was watching Mumford and Sons and The Avett Brothers both perform separately and than together with Bob Dylan. Sure Bob sounded a big hoarse at the start, but it was an incredible moment. Bob looked like the old master, and even broke out a couple dance moves. Not to mention he broke out the harmonica.