Early 55th Grammy Awards Discussion

[TV12 Joined: Jun 14th, 2011 Topics: 54 Posts: 1883 View Predictions]

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I felt some interest and had to start it up. Add to if you wish. Here are some contenders:

POP

Adele

Christina Aguliera

Madonna

ROCK

Aerosmith

Bruce Springsteen

Green Day

Guns n’ Roses

Linkin Park

Paramore

RAP

Kid Cudi

Ne-Yo

Nicki Minaj

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[Godisreal Joined: Oct 4th, 2011 Topics: 2 Posts: 88 View Predictions]

#377644

It’s way too early to start listing contenders.

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[Daniel B. Joined: Nov 22nd, 2010 Topics: 178 Posts: 1553 View Predictions]

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Here are the top-selling non-compilation/non-Christmas albums released since Oct. 1, with Metacritic scores:

1. Drake – Take Care [Nov. 15] (994k) 81
2. Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto [Oct. 24] (885k)  65
3. Scotty McCreery – Clear as Day [Oct. 4] (677k)  54 
4. Nickelback – Here and Now [Nov. 21] (373k) 51
5. Susan Boyle – Someone to Watch Over Me [Nov. 1] (363k) 56
6. Kelly Clarkson – Stronger [Oct. 24] (362k) 62
7. Rihanna – Talk That Talk [Nov. 21] (312k) 62
8. Andrea Bocelli – Concerto: One Night in Central Park [Nov. 15] (282k) tbd
9. Miranda Lambert – Four the Record [Nov. 1] (277k) 83*
10. Mary J. Blige – My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act 1) [Nov. 21] (276k) 72
11. Florence + The Machine – Ceremonials [Nov. 1] (271k) 77
12. Wale – Ambition [Nov. 1] (251k) 69
13. Evanescence – Evanescence [Oct. 11] (243k) 63
14. Casting Crowns – Come to the Well [Oct. 18] (240k) tbd
15. Toby Keith – Clancy’s Tavern [Oct. 24] (228k) 79
16. Daughtry – Break the Spell [Nov. 21] (205k) 61
17. The Black Keys – El Camino [Dec. 6] (203k) 85*
18. Mac Miller – Blue Slide Park [Nov. 8] (174k) 53
19. Five Finger Death Punch – American Capitalist [Oct. 11] (166k) 63
20. Tyrese – Open Invitation [Nov. 1] (144k)  tbd
21. Taylor Swift – Speak Now: World Tour Live [Nov. 21] (139k)  tbd
22. Lauren Alaina – Wildflower [Oct. 11] (137k) 72
23. Amy Winehouse – Lioness: Hidden Treasures [Dec. 6] (110k) 65
24. Tom Waits – Bad as Me [Oct. 25] (95k) 88*
25. Romeo Santos – Formula, Vol. 1 [Nov. 8] (92k) tbd
26. Big Time Rush – Elevate [Nov. 21] (92k) tbd
27. Il Divo – Wicked Game [Nov. 4] (90k) tbd
28. Martina McBride – Eleven [Oct. 11] (75k) 81
29. Ryan Adams – Ashes & Fire [Oct. 11] (71k) 77
30. Feist – Metals [Oct. 4] (66k) 80
31. Rodney Atkins – Take a Back Road [Oct. 4] (60k) tbd
32. Glee Cast – The Music, Vol. 7 [Dec. 6] (59k) tbd
    
33. Megadeth – Th1rt3en [Nov. 1] (56k) 73
34. Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile – The Goat Rodeo Sessions [Oct. 24] (56k) tbd
35. Childish Gambino – Camp [Nov. 15] (51k) 67
36. Soundtrack – The Muppets [Nov. 22] (49k) tbd
37. The Roots – Undun [Dec. 6] (48k) 88*
38. Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. – That’s Life [Nov. 21] (47k) tbd
39. Korn – The Path to Totality [Dec. 6] (45k) 49
40. Chevelle – Hats Off to the Bull [Dec. 6] (45k) tbd
41. Joe – The Good, the Bad, the Sexy [Oct. 18] (43k) tbd
42. Yelawolf – Radioactive [Nov. 21] (42k) 62
43. Robin Thicke – Love After War [Dec. 6] (41k) 64
44. T-Pain – rEvolver [Dec. 6] (34k) 56
45. Jane’s Addiction – Great Escape Artist [Oct. 18] (34k) 53
46. Soundtrack – A.N.T. Farm [Oct. 11] (33k) tbd
47. Vince Gill – Guitar Singer [Oct. 24] (31k) 80
48. Jack’s Mannequin – People & Things [Oct. 4] (28k) 66
49. Trey Songs – Inevitable EP [Nov. 24] (27k) tbd
50. Tech N9ne Collabos – Welcome to Strangeland [Nov. 8] (26k) tbd
    

 

Of those, here are a few I think could get in for Album of the Year, or at least gain a few nominations:

 

Drake – So far, the top selling non-Christmas album of the next Grammy eligibility period, and the reviews are great. Could be a lock for AOTY next time around if it weren’t for the incomprehensible snub for Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.

The Black Keys – Album of the Year may have gone to Arcade Fire, beating out Eminem, Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry.  But it says a lot that Arcade Fire lost in the alternative category to the Black Keys, who have been gaining a lot of momentum. They have a good shot for some general field nominations next year.

Florence + The Machine – The reviews are great, the sales are strong.

Miranda Lambert – Great reviews, strong sales. If the Grammys get back into the pattern of nominating a country album for AOTY, this seems to be the frontrunner for that slot.

Tom Waits will have a hard time getting in the general field categories, but he could have some luck in the genre-specific categories. The reviews for his new album are very strong.  However, this has been veteran Waits’ highest-charting album, and the reviews are great. Might sneak into the general field somehow, but the last few years hasn’t been as welcoming to veteran acts there.

Coldplay could be a strong contender next year.  It could have a hard time sneaking in AOTY though, as its sales, reviews, and singles haven’t been as strong as their last album, Viva la Vida, which was nominated. However, it is still one of the highest-selling albums released since October.  But if X&Y, which had stronger sales, stronger reviews, and bigger hit singles couldn’t get nominated, Mylo Xyloto could have a tough time.

Rihanna – She managed to get in this year for Loud, she could start to be a general field regular. If not, she will still get a few nominations in other categories.

Mary J. Blige – Good reviews, strong sales.

Feist – Great reviews, strong sales, but could be outshadowed by a number of other female vocalists.

Kelly Clarkson – Strong sales, pretty good reviews, but probably not enough of each to push it into the general field.

Amy Winehouse – it’s no Back to Black, but they still love Amy.  If “Body and Soul” wins this year, we will know how much they love her.

The Roots – Great reviews, needs more sales.

Ryan Adams

Bjork

Peter Gabriel

Toby Keith – a big seller, and the strongest reviews of his career, but Toby Keith doesn’t strike me as an incredibly Grammy-friendly artist.  Plus, there are other country artists fighting for that top spot.

 

Some 2012 releases that could be contenders, depending if they make the Sept. 30 cutoff:

 

Adam Lambert – pop field contender
Aerosmith – depending on reviews/sales
Christina Aguilera
Dr. Dre
Green Day – I think 21st Century Breakdown, despite not being the smash that American Idiot was, still had a decent shot in AOTY.  If their next album is any better than 21st…, they could
Kid Cudi
Madonna – If sales are strong
Missy Elliott
MGMT – If they release an album with more appeal like Oracular Spectacular
Ne-Yo
No Doubt
Esparanza Spalding – Will she be the next Adele, or the next Macy Gray? History tells us that most Best New Artist winners don’t fare as well years down the road, so the odds aren’t necessarily in her favor, but if she does release a good album, she’s already got the eyes watching her.
Bruce Springsteen – the Grammys love the Boss, however, in recent years, some really good albums have been looked over for AOTY. But you can be guaranteed that he will be getting some noms in the rock field.
The Strokes – Since their 2001 masterpiece Is This It, the Strokes’ albums have been on a downward slope. Perhaps they will spike again in creativity, and garner some buzz a la Arcade Fire.
Weezer
will.i.am

Other 2012 releases:

Foxy Shazam
John K. Samson
Prima Donna
Sleigh Bells
Feeder
Saint Vitus
Ferry Corsten
Alice in Chains
Jus Allah
Adam Ant
Bad Religion
Baroness
The Bouncing Souls
Buckcherry
Cannibal Corpse
Corrosion of Conformity
The Cure
Down
Fates Warning
Fear Factory
Garbage
Guns N’ Roses
Leslie Hall
Jessica Sutta
Keane
Killing Joke
Killswitch Engage
Kyuss Lives!
Lamb of God
Mark Lanegan
Linkin Park
Lynyrd Skynyrd
matchbox twenty
Jesse McCartney
Metallica
Mike Posner
Motorhead
Municipal Waste
NOFX
The Offspring
Overkill
P.O.D.
Paramore
Queens of the Stone Age
Queensryche
Rancid
Robbie Williams
Rush
Slash feat. Myles Kennedy
Slayer
Soundgarden
Suicidal Tendencies
Tech N9ne & K.A.B.O.S.H.
Terrorizerr
Testament
Tool
Van Halen
Wu-Tang Clan

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[shaker Joined: Nov 6th, 2010 Topics: 2 Posts: 14 View Predictions]

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Here are the top-selling non-compilation/non-Christmas albums released since Oct. 1, with Metacritic scores:

1. Drake – Take Care [Nov. 15] (994k) 81
2. Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto [Oct. 24] (885k)  65
3. Scotty McCreery – Clear as Day [Oct. 4] (677k)  54 
4. Nickelback – Here and Now [Nov. 21] (373k) 51
5. Susan Boyle – Someone to Watch Over Me [Nov. 1] (363k) 56
6. Kelly Clarkson – Stronger [Oct. 24] (362k) 62
7. Rihanna – Talk That Talk [Nov. 21] (312k) 62
8. Andrea Bocelli – Concerto: One Night in Central Park [Nov. 15] (282k) tbd
9. Miranda Lambert – Four the Record [Nov. 1] (277k) 83*
10. Mary J. Blige – My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act 1) [Nov. 21] (276k) 72
11. Florence + The Machine – Ceremonials [Nov. 1] (271k) 77
12. Wale – Ambition [Nov. 1] (251k) 69
13. Evanescence – Evanescence [Oct. 11] (243k) 63
14. Casting Crowns – Come to the Well [Oct. 18] (240k) tbd
15. Toby Keith – Clancy’s Tavern [Oct. 24] (228k) 79
16. Daughtry – Break the Spell [Nov. 21] (205k) 61
17. The Black Keys – El Camino [Dec. 6] (203k) 85*
18. Mac Miller – Blue Slide Park [Nov. 8] (174k) 53
19. Five Finger Death Punch – American Capitalist [Oct. 11] (166k) 63
20. Tyrese – Open Invitation [Nov. 1] (144k)  tbd
21. Taylor Swift – Speak Now: World Tour Live [Nov. 21] (139k)  tbd
22. Lauren Alaina – Wildflower [Oct. 11] (137k) 72
23. Amy Winehouse – Lioness: Hidden Treasures [Dec. 6] (110k) 65
24. Tom Waits – Bad as Me [Oct. 25] (95k) 88*
25. Romeo Santos – Formula, Vol. 1 [Nov. 8] (92k) tbd
26. Big Time Rush – Elevate [Nov. 21] (92k) tbd
27. Il Divo – Wicked Game [Nov. 4] (90k) tbd
28. Martina McBride – Eleven [Oct. 11] (75k) 81
29. Ryan Adams – Ashes & Fire [Oct. 11] (71k) 77
30. Feist – Metals [Oct. 4] (66k) 80
31. Rodney Atkins – Take a Back Road [Oct. 4] (60k) tbd
32. Glee Cast – The Music, Vol. 7 [Dec. 6] (59k) tbd
    
33. Megadeth – Th1rt3en [Nov. 1] (56k) 73
34. Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile – The Goat Rodeo Sessions [Oct. 24] (56k) tbd
35. Childish Gambino – Camp [Nov. 15] (51k) 67
36. Soundtrack – The Muppets [Nov. 22] (49k) tbd
37. The Roots – Undun [Dec. 6] (48k) 88*
38. Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. – That’s Life [Nov. 21] (47k) tbd
39. Korn – The Path to Totality [Dec. 6] (45k) 49
40. Chevelle – Hats Off to the Bull [Dec. 6] (45k) tbd
41. Joe – The Good, the Bad, the Sexy [Oct. 18] (43k) tbd
42. Yelawolf – Radioactive [Nov. 21] (42k) 62
43. Robin Thicke – Love After War [Dec. 6] (41k) 64
44. T-Pain – rEvolver [Dec. 6] (34k) 56
45. Jane’s Addiction – Great Escape Artist [Oct. 18] (34k) 53
46. Soundtrack – A.N.T. Farm [Oct. 11] (33k) tbd
47. Vince Gill – Guitar Singer [Oct. 24] (31k) 80
48. Jack’s Mannequin – People & Things [Oct. 4] (28k) 66
49. Trey Songs – Inevitable EP [Nov. 24] (27k) tbd
50. Tech N9ne Collabos – Welcome to Strangeland [Nov. 8] (26k) tbd
    

 

Of those, here are a few I think could get in for Album of the Year, or at least gain a few nominations:

 

Drake – So far, the top selling non-Christmas album of the next Grammy eligibility period, and the reviews are great. Could be a lock for AOTY next time around if it weren’t for the incomprehensible snub for Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.

The Black Keys – Album of the Year may have gone to Arcade Fire, beating out Eminem, Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry.  But it says a lot that Arcade Fire lost in the alternative category to the Black Keys, who have been gaining a lot of momentum. They have a good shot for some general field nominations next year.

Florence + The Machine – The reviews are great, the sales are strong.

Miranda Lambert – Great reviews, strong sales. If the Grammys get back into the pattern of nominating a country album for AOTY, this seems to be the frontrunner for that slot.

Tom Waits will have a hard time getting in the general field categories, but he could have some luck in the genre-specific categories. The reviews for his new album are very strong.  However, this has been veteran Waits’ highest-charting album, and the reviews are great. Might sneak into the general field somehow, but the last few years hasn’t been as welcoming to veteran acts there.

Coldplay could be a strong contender next year.  It could have a hard time sneaking in AOTY though, as its sales, reviews, and singles haven’t been as strong as their last album, Viva la Vida, which was nominated. However, it is still one of the highest-selling albums released since October.  But if X&Y, which had stronger sales, stronger reviews, and bigger hit singles couldn’t get nominated, Mylo Xyloto could have a tough time.

Rihanna – She managed to get in this year for Loud, she could start to be a general field regular. If not, she will still get a few nominations in other categories.

Mary J. Blige – Good reviews, strong sales.

Feist – Great reviews, strong sales, but could be outshadowed by a number of other female vocalists.

Kelly Clarkson – Strong sales, pretty good reviews, but probably not enough of each to push it into the general field.

Amy Winehouse – it’s no Back to Black, but they still love Amy.  If “Body and Soul” wins this year, we will know how much they love her.

The Roots – Great reviews, needs more sales.

Ryan Adams

Bjork

Peter Gabriel

Toby Keith – a big seller, and the strongest reviews of his career, but Toby Keith doesn’t strike me as an incredibly Grammy-friendly artist.  Plus, there are other country artists fighting for that top spot.

 

Some 2012 releases that could be contenders, depending if they make the Sept. 30 cutoff:

 

Adam Lambert – pop field contender
Aerosmith – depending on reviews/sales
Christina Aguilera
Dr. Dre
Green Day – I think 21st Century Breakdown, despite not being the smash that American Idiot was, still had a decent shot in AOTY.  If their next album is any better than 21st…, they could
Kid Cudi
Madonna – If sales are strong
Missy Elliott
MGMT – If they release an album with more appeal like Oracular Spectacular
Ne-Yo
No Doubt
Esparanza Spalding – Will she be the next Adele, or the next Macy Gray? History tells us that most Best New Artist winners don’t fare as well years down the road, so the odds aren’t necessarily in her favor, but if she does release a good album, she’s already got the eyes watching her.
Bruce Springsteen – the Grammys love the Boss, however, in recent years, some really good albums have been looked over for AOTY. But you can be guaranteed that he will be getting some noms in the rock field.
The Strokes – Since their 2001 masterpiece Is This It, the Strokes’ albums have been on a downward slope. Perhaps they will spike again in creativity, and garner some buzz a la Arcade Fire.
Weezer
will.i.am

Other 2012 releases:

Foxy Shazam
John K. Samson
Prima Donna
Sleigh Bells
Feeder
Saint Vitus
Ferry Corsten
Alice in Chains
Jus Allah
Adam Ant
Bad Religion
Baroness
The Bouncing Souls
Buckcherry
Cannibal Corpse
Corrosion of Conformity
The Cure
Down
Fates Warning
Fear Factory
Garbage
Guns N’ Roses
Leslie Hall
Jessica Sutta
Keane
Killing Joke
Killswitch Engage
Kyuss Lives!
Lamb of God
Mark Lanegan
Linkin Park
Lynyrd Skynyrd
matchbox twenty
Jesse McCartney
Metallica
Mike Posner
Motorhead
Municipal Waste
NOFX
The Offspring
Overkill
P.O.D.
Paramore
Queens of the Stone Age
Queensryche
Rancid
Robbie Williams
Rush
Slash feat. Myles Kennedy
Slayer
Soundgarden
Suicidal Tendencies
Tech N9ne & K.A.B.O.S.H.
Terrorizerr
Testament
Tool
Van Halen
Wu-Tang Clan

great read Daniel. thanx 🙂

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[Radiogagahead Joined: Sep 25th, 2011 Topics: 1 Posts: 1167 View Predictions]

#377647

I really hope that Lana del Rey and Azealia Banks make some noise and are recognized by the Grammys next year. Otherwise, I’m crossing my fingers for Florence. Drake and Coldplay would be very deserving GF nods as well. Still way too early though haha

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[Ojodiamante Joined: Nov 6th, 2010 Topics: 23 Posts: 620 View Predictions]

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“WE ARE YOUNG” – FUN Feat. JANELLE MONÁE

For:

• RECORD OF THE YEAR
• SONG OF THE YEAR
• POP GROUP

 

“LONELY BOY” – THE BLACK KEYS

For:

• RECORD OF THE YEAR
• SONG OF THE YEAR
• ROCK GROUP
• ROCK SONG

“EL CAMINO” – THE BLACK KEYS

For:

• ROCK ALBUM
• ALBUM OF THE YEAR

 

 

 

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[Leonardo Joined: Aug 21st, 2011 Topics: 27 Posts: 795 View Predictions]

#377649

These 2010 releases will certainly get some nominations for 2013 Grammys:

Coldplay’s MYLO XYLOTO 

Drake’s TAKE CARE

The Black Keys’ EL CAMINO 

All of them have a decent shot at some GF nominations or at least nominations/wins in their genre fields. 

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[betty Joined: Sep 27th, 2011 Topics: 39 Posts: 2849 View Predictions]

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this is a sure contender for Country DUo Group Performance!!!! INCREDIBLE~!!!!! Miss Swift has done slayned the lessors!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2v1N2q0sxs

FYC: Taylor Swift
AOTY: folklore
ROTY: exile feat. Bon Iver
SOTY: cardigan
Pop Solo: cardigan
PD/G: exile feat. Bon Iver
PVA: folklore
Country Solo: betty
Country Song: betty
American Roots Performance: seven
American Roots Song: seven
Rock Performance: august
Rock Song: august
Traditional R&B: False God
R&B Song: False God
Song Visual Media: Only The Young
Song Visual Media: Beautiful Ghosts
Music Film: Miss Americana
Music Video: The Man

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[Atypical Joined: Dec 1st, 2011 Topics: 349 Posts: 21114 View Predictions]

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LANA DEL REY

Watch out for her. I think she’s going to have a big 2012.

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[Gucci Joined: Nov 7th, 2010 Topics: 17 Posts: 12625 View Predictions]

#377652

Honey, isn’t it like way too early for this thread?

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[Radiogagahead Joined: Sep 25th, 2011 Topics: 1 Posts: 1167 View Predictions]

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LANA DEL REY

Watch out for her. I think she’s going to have a big 2012.

Agreed!!!!!!!!! I’m so excited about her and obsessed with “Videogames” and “Born to Die.” She will be on SNL January 14th and the album comes out January 31st   

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[TV12 Joined: Jun 14th, 2011 Topics: 54 Posts: 1883 View Predictions]

#377654

Honey, isn’t it like way too early for this thread?

“Rolling in the Deep” was released around this time last year. Now it looks like a sure bet to sweep the Grammys. We could already have the next big winner. So, no, it is never too early.

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[Godisreal Joined: Oct 4th, 2011 Topics: 2 Posts: 88 View Predictions]

#377655

Rap/Sung Collaboration:
Ashanti/Busta Rhymes-The Woman You Love

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[Miss Frost Joined: Sep 14th, 2011 Topics: 51 Posts: 4221 View Predictions]

#377656

Yeah I love “Safe & Sound” by Taylor. If thats all she puts out next year, than I could see possible GF nods for it and it would make an excellent winner in motion picture song.
And I hope Ashanti takes Rap/Sung

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