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Discussion: Let's talk about the 2011-2012 Grammy Awards
Member Since: 3/18/2008
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Originally posted by Cap10Planet
Bon Iver is a band and was featured on Kanye's "Monster." They are eligible for Best New Artist as well. I think they will make it into AOTY because I can't think of any rock/alternative album that has that impact to make it in. Foo Fighters and Radiohead came and went. Bon Iver had a strong first week opening (104k), strong critical and industry support, etc. They will swoop in like Arcade Fire. I don't think they're a "lock," though.
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This is not his debut album, he have one out in 2008.
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I hope Rise against get their first nomination in some category. Endgame made it to #2 on billboard 200
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Member Since: 11/6/2010
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Femme Fatale - Britney Spears
Depending on how the Grammy voters see Britney's seventh studio album, the album could have a chance at a nomination for "Album of the Year," but then again, Britney's two best albums both In the Zone and Blackout didn't receive a single album nomination (Pop Vocal album, Best Dance Album, Album of the Year, etc.). While the album is a thrilling, nonstop keep-on-dancing-till-the-world-ends affair, Grammy voters fail over and over again to appreciate Britney's contributions to pop music, and there's a good chance they'll do the same this this year. If there is any consolation in Brit's sure-to-be snub, chances favor that Femme Fatale superproducer Dr. Luke will grab a nom for "Producer of the Year."
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A tragedy
She'll easily get a nom for best dance recording, but i dont see brit getting a nomination for album of the year, even if she deserves it. However teenage dream got one last year and femme fatale has gotten way better reviews than that, anything can happen.
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Member Since: 9/27/2010
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Originally posted by Gui Blackout
This is not his debut album, he have one out in 2008.
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Yeah, but I believe if they weren't nominated for anything before, they are eligible for Best New Artist.
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Member Since: 6/1/2010
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Originally posted by Gui Blackout
This is not his debut album, he have one out in 2008.
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They are eligible for Best New Artist. This is the album that made them prominent, they haven't submitted to BNA more than three times and have never been nominated for a Grammy. It's the same reason Jonas Brothers were nominated after their third release.
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Member Since: 1/13/2010
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The more I think about it, Bon Iver is almost certain to get in.
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Member Since: 1/4/2009
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Originally posted by CaptainMusic
She'll easily get a nom for best dance recording
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she should win it, there's no competition for it as a dance album
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Originally posted by Chris101
Yeah, but I believe if they weren't nominated for anything before, they are eligible for Best New Artist.
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Originally posted by Cap10Planet
They are eligible for Best New Artist. This is the album that made them prominent, they haven't submitted to BNA more than three times and have never been nominated for a Grammy. It's the same reason Jonas Brothers were nominated after their third release.
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Thanks i didn't know. It's a mess tho, i don't agree with this
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If Kanye don't get a nom, expect some epic meltdown
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Member Since: 9/27/2010
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Originally posted by Gui Blackout
Thanks i didn't know. It's a mess tho, i don't agree with this
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Hm, this is definitely a better rule than the one that let all the ones who contribute in the album win AOTY if that album won.
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Member Since: 11/6/2010
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I doubt jason aldean will get a nom for aoty
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Member Since: 6/10/2010
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I want Foster The People to get nominated for something. Torches is a good album.
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Originally posted by BadBitchRihanna.
I want Foster The People to get nominated for something. Torches is a good album.
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No thanks. Not here for a watered down copy of Two Door Cinema Club when they themselves are already bordering on the edge of mediocrity.
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Member Since: 4/21/2011
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Originally posted by Cap10Planet
Why is it unreasonable to think he will get in, when he has the best selling country album of 2011, two hits and some critical support? I'm sorry, but Taylor's hype came and went. I think they will throw the country spot to someone else this time around.
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Nah, I wouldn't really be THAT shocked if he did tbh. It's just that there is a very large field this year and I highly doubt he would get a nomination over some others.
I don't think there is some reserved spot for a Country album btw. I could easily see Lady A, Jason, and Taylor all not getting in.
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Originally posted by Fearless
Nah, I wouldn't really be THAT shocked if he did tbh. It's just that there is a very large field this year and I highly doubt he would get a nomination over some others.
I don't think there is some reserved spot for a Country album btw. I could easily see Lady A, Jason, and Taylor all not getting in.
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Right? There wasn't one from 2004-2007
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Member Since: 8/16/2010
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I don't think Kanye will be forgotten. Everyone keeps talking about how he might be overlooked, but if that were truly the case, would his name even be in the conversation?
I think the nominee list will look like:
21 - Adele
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West
Bon Iver - Bon Iver
Born This Way - Lady Gaga
The Union - Elton John and Leon Russell
I originally didn't have Gaga making it, but I think the hype of her release will land her a spot. Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Coldplay (depending on the material), Bruno Mars, Jason Aldean, and Cee Lo Green also have chances.
I think it's possible that no country album is nominated this year.
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Member Since: 3/9/2011
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Originally posted by CaptainMusic
A tragedy
She'll easily get a nom for best dance recording, but i dont see brit getting a nomination for album of the year, even if she deserves it. However teenage dream got one last year and femme fatale has gotten way better reviews than that, anything can happen.
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She's been singing live also
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Member Since: 8/6/2010
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I kinda don't want Gaga to get Album of the Year.. just on the simple fact she won't win.
Kanye, Adele, Bon Iver, Bey are locks.. I don't know why there is any doubts about that.
I wouldn't even be surprised it Beyonce snatched it. You just never know with the Grammys.
But Adele will be walking away with at least three Grammys.
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Member Since: 4/29/2010
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We all know Adele will win album of the year no question about that.
And BTW and 4 will for sure get nominated.
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Member Since: 2/7/2009
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If 21 doesn't win
It's easly the best album released this year.
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