So the Grammy nominations came out today. Haven't had a chance to analyze all of them yet, but one absurdity certainly does jump out at me. Fountains of Wayne, Best New Artist. Hmm. Their self-titled debut was released in 1996 and "Radiation Vibe" from that same album was certainly a minor hit. I know it received a pretty hefty dose of radio play and probably charted. This is even more absurd than when Shelby Lynne won this award. At least she had toiled in obscurity before "I Am..."
Still, I promise to watch the show and leave you with running commentary like last year. You've been warned.
Posted by mikewolf at December 04, 2003 01:00 PMOkay, further research says that "Radiation Vibe" reached #14 on Modern Rock Tracks and the album went to #20 on something called Billboard's Heatseekers. "Denise," from Utopia Parkway was #34 on the Modern Rock Tracks and the album went to #23 on Heatseekers.
I see that Heather Headley is also nominated in the Best New Artist category despite first coming to our attention in The Lion King in 1997 and winning a Tony for her role in Aida the next year. Is music today really this hopeless?
Zevon picked up five nominations, at least. 'bout damn time.
Posted by: mrw on December 4, 2003 01:22 PMYou're not a hipster, you're boho-fabulous!
Posted by: deano on December 4, 2003 03:19 PM