[Chemical X.]

Frank isn't getting an AOTY nom. He screwed his label and released the album indie plus the hype died down FAST. This definitely gives her a good shot at Urban Contemporary, however it only slightly improves her chances at an AOTY spot.

25 and Lemonade are the only surefire nominees. It is that competitive this year.

Then you have:

David Bowie/Paul Simon... it's not even guaranteed that either of them will get a nom but usually the older rock crowd manages to make it.

Radiohead

A country album for diversity

Drake and maaaaybe Chance the Rapper

Then I think you get to ANTI, which is on-par with a lot of other albums. So you could say it's in 7th place but it's there with like ten other options

[Cheers]

Justice for ANTI



lowkey wanna steal this avi if no1 is using it

[M A R C]

Originally posted by Cheers

There's no way they're gonna nominate 5 popular acts (Rih, Bey, Adele, Frank, Drake). Unfortunately, I don't see them nominating Rih for AOTY, despite her deserving it and deserving the win.

she better SNATCH urban/r&b categories tho!

Yea the grammys always have to at least include 1-2 irrelevant albums that we've never heard of in the category.

[Tom Vercetti]

I'd love for her to get an AOTY nom & win but there's heavy (no shade here) competition. I'd be satisfied with an Urban Contemp win or SOTY/ROTY for Work.

[M A R C]

asnakds

[JesusORGod]

omg.

Remember when we all got LIFE when we had American Oxygen (Snippet)...!

I was so READY for the song to slay my life but when the full song come out i was having an ugly out of body experience.

http://atrl.net/forums/showthread.php?t=771919
The hype in this thread

[Cheers]

Nope! Don't recall that moment

[JesusORGod]

Now, now good sis Cheers- Don't do the most!

The snippet still gives me life to this day!! The intro is so beautiful and powerful with Rih vocals but omg the full song is sin ugly!!

[Tom Vercetti]

When I first heard that helicopter/washing machine thing in the official version

[Tom Vercetti]

Even her first official live performance of it...

[Chemical X.]

I knew y'all were overhyping AO and never heard the ~pop smash~ potential. Oddly enough I am probably one of the few people who still likes/listens to it

[M A R C]

Originally posted by Tom Vercetti

Even her first official live performance of it...

..was a mess.



I still use all of the pre-ANTI songs.

[Cheers]

I'm still pressed BBHMM wasn't on ANTI

My sis Pretty Nonsense deserved a spot too

[JesusORGod]

Originally posted by Tom Vercetti

When I first heard that helicopter/washing machine thing in the official version

OMG I know!!!!! I was NOT ready for that AT ALL. I think that was the most ugly hype i had from Rihanna.

[Chemical X.]

AO never got a good live performance which still is confusing to me. What is so challenging about the vocals or instrumental that make it impossible to sound good? Like even the band sounded terrible

[Tom Vercetti]

Originally posted by Chemical X.

AO never got a good live performance which still is confusing to me. What is so challenging about the vocals or instrumental that make it impossible to sound good? Like even the band sounded terrible

Idk but must be a reason why she continually pays it dust, and I don't blame her

[M A R C]

Originally posted by Cheers

I'm still pressed BBHMM wasn't on ANTI

My sis Pretty Nonsense deserved a spot too

Who?

[JesusORGod]

Originally posted by Chemical X.

AO never got a good live performance which still is confusing to me. What is so challenging about the vocals or instrumental that make it impossible to sound good? Like even the band sounded terrible

Bc it's so bad!! Thank-god not many h8rs talk about AO on here and twitter

[DILF $]

Originally posted by BajanBeauty

& that's exactly what I think will wind up happening.
--------
@Rocky There's nothing special about Frank Ocean album. It's the classic overhyped/ praised album that is forgotten a week later. It's sales and chart placement are indications of that (Granted I don't think he has a single on radio to push it but still)

People look at his artistry and who he collaborates to make albums and think he's superior to Rih. I've seen dumb comments from ppl saying ____ makes "real music" Rihanna makes songs for the clubs. When if you really listen to Anti there's a lot of content about being lost, unsure, or just vulnerable in love. The songs go beyond a lil club hit but because it's coming from Rihanna people want to dismiss it and say it has no meaning.


So honestly I wouldn't be surprised if based on acclaim alone the voters place him ahead of Rih to get AOTY nom.

"real music" is the worst excuse to dismiss Rih's work.

[illuminated]

Originally posted by Cheers

I'm still pressed BBHMM wasn't on ANTI

She should have included all of them. BBHMM after Needed Me, FFS after LOTB and AO2 on the deluxe edition as the last track.
That's what I did.