Should You Watch The Grammys?
It's a dilemma every year. If the lure of a Winehouse-via-satellite performance or Beyoncé/Tina Turner duet doesn't make this a slam dunk for you, Vulture's got a flow chart that'll help you choose. SPOILER: All roads lead to "Don't watch." But getting there's half the fun.
NOTE: Should you decide that, yes, your threshold for depression via a closeup look at an industry applauding itself while it literally self destructs is high enough to actually tune in on Sunday, know that Stereogum will be liveblogging the shitshow. So if you are watching, log on and commiserate with us!
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Posted at 6:25 PM
Comments (18) latest by Val
May I suggest Stereogummers utilize their DVR for the Grammy Awards if they have it... worked for the AMA's. Not so great for instantaneous viewing obviously, but it beats wasting time.
Posted by: Rochelle Nikita at February 8, 2008 6:51 PM | ReplyScore = 0
What about Rihanna and the Time? I will be watching that Monday at work on YouTube.
First?
Posted by: Mike at February 8, 2008 6:53 PM | ReplyScore = 0
grammy is granny with coochie full of manny/ who mows her lawn and you all like well can he?/can he? his cock tastes like no age minus health/ or radiohead minus google eye and the wealth/ so fuck biggie, and fuck pac/ suck cock and eat hamhock, at THE SMELL
Posted by: j wiggles o reilly at February 8, 2008 7:08 PM | ReplyScore = 0
the grammys would be quite a show if the music industry literally self destructed during the broadcast.
Posted by: christopher at February 8, 2008 7:31 PM | ReplyScore = 0
I can't wait to see Fergie play with John Fogerty.
Posted by: Peter at February 8, 2008 7:33 PM | ReplyScore = 0
A: No.
Posted by: Q: should I watch the Grammys®? at February 9, 2008 8:29 AM | ReplyScore = 0
Maybe if it was being held in a back alley in williamsburg where i could silmantaneously jerk off David Byrne which sticking in Regine Chassagnes pooper I would. But since the grammys are so fucking maintstream, I think ill just pass.
Posted by: Silverlake is the new williamsburgh at February 9, 2008 11:25 AM | ReplyScore = 0
grammys are like homey please break my knees / incapacitated to sit through these / bogus ass cast of self-destructing phonies / while HEALTH stick to your ribs like they're a disease / abe vigoda tropicali told'ya shouldn't miss this / and no age brings the heat like the end of a spliff / mika miko silver daggers lucky dragons ima gymnist / THE SMELL fucking rocks like it's mothafuckin' plymouth
watup
Posted by: square at February 9, 2008 2:34 PM | ReplyScore = 0
The Brits in england is kind of the same... however. Word on the street is a special duet is happening. Although i'm not allowed to give them game away just yet. But keep your eyes peeled (it involves an amazing band....)!!
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Posted by: its just a phase at February 9, 2008 5:49 PM | ReplyScore = 0
You're clever
Posted by: goldend at February 10, 2008 12:16 AM | ReplyEverybody's clever nowadays
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"The Brits in england is kind of the same..."
Except with Editors, Arctic Monkeys, and Kings of Leon nominated for major awards instead of Buble, Paul McCartney, Fergie, Bon Jovi, etc etc etc
Posted by: Bender Bending Rodriguez at February 10, 2008 1:00 AM | ReplyScore = 0
Sorry, but between Kanye West, The Beatles' LOVE & Across The Universe segmant, Feist, and Amy Winehouse's supposed satellite performance, I wouldn't miss this year's Grammy's for the world.
May change the channel during Carrie Underwood and Kid Rock, though.
Posted by: Liz at February 10, 2008 1:55 AM | ReplyScore = 0
Why the fuck would ANYONE watch that shit? To see Milli Vanilli win another one?
Posted by: Rufus at February 10, 2008 2:29 AM | ReplyScore = 0
I'll wait for Stereogum's recap thx
Posted by: omg at February 10, 2008 3:01 AM | ReplyScore = 0
No, fair enough, i agree. The Brits is a bit better, but it has its fair share of rubbish. And some of those bands you've mentioned are, over here, considered just as boring and establishment as many pop bands. Groups like Girls aloud (reality tv girl band) are somehow more cool than the editors amongst many people. Bad times.
Posted by: Its just a phase at February 10, 2008 5:23 AM | ReplyStill seriously, keep your eyes out for my mentioned duet ;)
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We should be expecting alot of "Vote for Obama" at the end of each thankyou speech.
Posted by: Les at February 10, 2008 1:39 PM | ReplyScore = 0
Talk about Wintersox.
Posted by: Blindmind at February 10, 2008 4:48 PM | ReplyScore = 0
Daft Punk cameo during the Kanye performance. Hell yes.
Posted by: Val at February 10, 2008 8:55 PM | ReplyScore = 0