Anyone with a decent taste in music would agree that the state of British music is in decline. We're surrounded by overhyped, "get-rich-quick" singers who are promoted ahead of real artists, who don't depend on auto-tuners and 2nd party songwriters. I watched the Brits just to see what went on, and here's my view on the winners and performers...
British Female Solo Artist:
Winner - Lily Allen
Who should have won - Bat For Lashes
I don't mind Lilly; she speaks her mind (whether you like it or not) and writes some decent pop songs. However, Bat For Lashes (AKA Natasha Kahn) is a real talent. Two Suns is a beautifully crafted album, which recalls the likes of Kate Bush and Bjork. Lungs by Florence and The Machine was a good album too, but Two Suns felt like a journey into a fantasy dreamland.
British Male Solo Artist:
Winner - Dizzee Rascal
What a terrible list. I don't mind Dizzee Rascal, I'm just sick of hearing Bonkers everywhere I go.
British Breakthrough:
Winner - JLS
Who should have won - The xx
Another terrible list. JLS; just an awful boyband. The xx was nowhere to be found unfortunately. Their debut album was one of the best of 2009.
British Group:
Winner - Kasabian
Muse were also in the mix, but they haven't had a great year, and The Resistance was inconsistent and overbloated to boot.
British Album:
Winner - Lungs
Who should have won - XX/ Journal For Plagued Lovers
Lungs is a good album, but I was disappointed that the Manics weren't mentioned; it's a great album.
British Single:
DON'T get me started.
Critics' Choice:
Ellie Goulding
Delphic
Marina and the Diamonds
3 good bands there. I think Ellie deserved it.
Brits album of the last 30 years:
Ridiculous choices. Where on earth was OK Computer? Mezzanine? Closer? Duffy can bugger off.
International Female Solo Artist:
Winner - Lady Gaga
Who should have won - Fever Ray/Lady Gaga
Depends if you're counting success. Fever Ray's album is a fantastic trip to the unknown, where Gaga has proven herself to be THE pop Queen of the last few years. Gaga is a real standout, in an otherwise dull, and unexciting pop industry.
International Male Solo Artist:
Winner - Jay-Z
Another artist I don't mind. I can't think of a male solo artist (my memory fails)
International Album:
Winner - The Fame (shouldn't it be The Fame Monster!?)
Who should have won - It's Blitz!/ Merriweather Post Pavilion/Hospice etc.
The Fame (Monster) is a good pop album, but there were better "albums" out in 2009. I could name a lot, but I better not go on...
International Breakthrough:
Winner - Lady Gaga
Who should have won - Phoenix?
What do they mean by breakthrough? Does it have to be their debut LP, or just someone who's been around for ages and have finally gotten recognition by the mainstream media? (Animal Collcetive were nominated, even though they've been around since 2000)
Highlights:
Kasabian's psychedelic 'Fire' performance. An excuse for me to stare at Sergio (mmmm....)
Lady Gaga's weird performance of Dance In The Dark (after a great acoustic performance of Telephone) She faced criticism for not playing Bad Romance (or any of her "well-known" songs) People should stop being so lazy and listen to her album. I think it's great she didn't perform the obvious choices.
Lowlight:
Cheryl "Nation's Darling" Cole miming so comically and terribly. It's an insult to everyone in the music industry who don't get recognition. The likes of Thom Yorke and Panda Bear have more talent in their toenails than what Cole has in her entire body.
Just ridiculous. Yet people still defend her, saying "oh, she was too upset to sing". No, the simple fact is she can't sing.
You can tell I'm bored, the fact that X Factor dominated the nominations is damaging.
Hurry up Joanna Newsom and LEAK! I need a slice of quality music after this horror show!
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