The pageantry! The Ke$ha! The music, maaaaan! That’s right, America’s annual experiment in musical soul-searching — the Grammy Awards — is just around the corner. And this year, America’s got a lot to answer for! Like, come on, seriously, THIS is what you came up with for electronica nominees? And wow, why do so many of these songs have such idiotic names? But there are also many things to be excited about. For example, who will the good boys and girls of Grammy High nominate to be this year’s King of the Grammys? Coldplay or Frank Ocean? The nerd with a heart of gold or the douchey football captain? (Not saying either one corresponds with either high school stereotype; don’t sue me, Chris Martin. Love ya, Frank.)
This year’s list of nominees skews a little bit younger and a smidgen cooler. Nearly all the “Best Album” nominees could be considered “indie” under the right light; you’ve got yer Mumford & Sons vs. Jack White vs. fun. vs. The Black Keys vs. Frank Ocean. You’ve got Björk and Gotye going head to head for Best Alternative Album. You’ve got the haunting realization that Drake actually named a song “HYFR (Hell Ya F***ing Right).” Oh, and did I mention party rockers from hell LMFAO are up for an award? Award as in “being rewarded for something positive”? But that’s the magic of the Grammys, see! Just when you sink into your comfortable “Ooh, let’s see if M83 wins” awards show hole, they throw a “Sexy and I Know It” in there. Keepin’ ya on your toes, like. Check out the full list of nominations over at Billboard.
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