Grammy Review
February 15, 2011Here’s a list of highlights from the 2011 Grammys…
Album of The Year: “The Suburbs” – Arcade Fire
This album took a few listens to really hit me. But once it did, I was knocked out. It is fluid and balanced. It takes you high and low. It is complex, but presents a simple theme and sticks to it. This Grammy win tells me one thing – the white shoe music executives who choose these awards still have a little love for the hipsters.
Best R&B Album: “Wake Up!” – John Legend & The Roots
John Legend is incredible…
Contemporary Blues Album: “Living Proof,” Buddy Guy
A picture says a thousand words…
Best R&B Song: “Shine” – John Legend & The Roots
The Roots are the most versatile, adaptable, and soulful band in music today. That’s a big statement, but their commitment to keeping soul music relevant in today’s pop world really seems justify it.
Comedy Album: “Stark Raving Black” – Lewis Black
Thank god my favorite comedian hasn’t overdosed on Nyquil (yet). Is that even possible?
Metal Performance: “El Dorado” – Iron Maiden (Just Kidding!!!)
A picture says a thousand words…
Other notables…
- Herbie Hancock won his THIRTEENTH Grammy – Best Improvised Jazz Solo for “Change Is Gonna Come”
- Urban/Alternative Performance: Cee Lo Green “(Forget) You” - Although this seems like an imaginary award created for the sake of spreading Grammys like a venereal disease (supra Lindsay Lohan), Cee Lo Green has an amazing talent. Also, there is an entertaining irony in the ultra-positive, upbeat sound of “(Forget) You” and its ultra-negative lyrics.
- Ray LaMontagne “Beg Steal Borrow” didn’t win Best Song. Damn.
- Mumford & Sons didn’t win Best New Artist. Damn.
- Justin Bieber didn’t win Best New Artist. Damn.
