This version's straight dope, homie.

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I'll take that bet. See ya in 2 years.

Yea, I mean...sometimes songs are just fun. Not everything is Bohemian Rhapsody.

Wow, I don't remember CP eulogy threads for a lot of these people?

Love me some Band.

Go **** yourself with a pine cone

deal

FREEBIRD

Just saying. Someone with two hits isn't a one hit wonder.

Sorryboutcha.

FUN might have staying power...they have a pretty dynamic sound. But we will see. I dunno.

Wow...it's like you guys are watching the Grammys or something...

Something tells me Elton has used the phrase "put the load on me" before.

Ellen's wanting some of that.

:clap:

They'll probably stick around simply because they irritate the shit out of me.

No he said "IN" him

ROFL

Flo in a wet tishirt.......hmmmmm

I echo whoever earlier was talking up the abilities of Prince. Performer but mostly to me an incredible guitarist (maybe one of the best) and great song writer.

It's going to be a sad day in music and the world in general when Paul McCartney goes.

Uh, that would be me, you know, the guy you said who is clueless? And his guitar playing is not what I would rank as his strong talent and not one of the best guitarists, though he is good at playing the guitar.

I was pretty clear on the things I said you were clueless about. And objectivity I was right. Your Prince post I had no qualms with.

what is this?

How can you guys hate on fun.? Sure they're a one hit wonder, but they've managed to convince people that the one hit is 3 different songs. That takes talent.

They are gaining popularity. They'll be hated like nickelback by this time next year.

They already are in most critical circles. I just read an article from a music site I read titled "In Defense of Mumford and Sons" which was basically a defense of them from all the critical backlash.

Nickleback has some decent songs, as long as they aren't performing them.

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I like Adele and glad she's the darling of music today, but I still think her best was Chasing Pavements (before the acclaim).

My main problem with M&S is that we have a perfectly good American group in the Avett Brothers who do the same thing, better. But it takes some Brits to regurgitate Americana in order for it to find popular appeal. It's like the Brit invasion all over again.

[QUOTE=Cave Johnson;9392869]Nickleback has some good songs, as long as they aren't actually performing them.

Nickleback is one of my dirty little secrets. I love them and I would guess most people that have seen them live would say they put on a great show. It's cool to say "Nickleback sucks", but I still think they rock.

She's gonna choke on a ham sandwich like Mama Cass if she don't watch it.

Too fat. / me

Tom Morello is a God.

Tom Morello is the ****ing shit.

Damn you.

I felt another Morello post coming on and pulled the trigger. Just in time.

Too fat.

/almost everyone

Omaha

Go Denver.

Hope so I really liked their album.

LOL

The music
 

I wasn't going to watch them, but heard some of the songs that sounded good. Black Keys, Mumford & Sons, Fun and some of the others offer a lot of hope for something that was going downhill - modern music.

I think we are finally seeing a recovery from a long period of utter crap, garbage and just generally rotten, vulgar shit.

I'm actually encouraged. And at age 61, that's saying something.

Drew Magary nails it.

"Mumford & Sons (aka Bluegrass Dave Matthews Band) are here to strum a few banjos and provide the soundtrack to your niece's first-ever fingerblasting."

LMAO

This is ****ing horrible.

Pandora, Sirius and online radio saved music. An underground following for real rock music has been brewing for a long time. But the ****ers at Clear Channel have been neutering music for years. It used to be about DJs putting their own personal spin. Instead, you have corporations picking songs based on mass appeal and bombarding the market with it.

If you like Fun, you'll like Grouplove. If you like Black Keys, listen to the older stuff -- a much more hard, funky blues sound to it or try the Cold War Kids. If you like Mumford & Sons, try the Avett Brothers and Noah and the Whale. When people say modern music is crap... if you look hard enough, lots of good music that can match to a band you used to like in a previous era.

This is what turned me on the Black Keys.

The theme song from "Hung".



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And here I am thinking I like a group that is under the radar. Ended up happening with FUN too I guess although I wouldn't say I like them. Did like their song from Glee til it blew up. Getting in before the storm doesn't happen often with me since I am not a huge music guy. Usually just eat whatever the mainstream is shoving down my face save for rare occasions. I still have only heard one M and S song on mainstream radio. My favorites from their prior album and even this will probably not end up there.

Will have to listen to more Avett Brothers. Heard a few but they were slower songs. Liked them but they seemed a little different. Overall I was pretty happy with the songs that were chosen to be played this year. More songs with actual effort and thought put into them. Gotta be happy that some of these bands are getting attention even if there are others beyond them that deserve it.

Watching ...
 

Bruno Mars with Sting gave me goosebumps. That whole number was fantastic stuff. Again, I have hope for the first time in many a year.

By the way, not sure where she's been, but if you ever get a chance to see K.T. Tunstell in concert, go. She's amazing live.

I thought the show was better than normal.

They packed in more music by having the presenter perform before giving the award.

They also did some different mixtures of people playing together.

less Rap is always good

I loved the "Walking on the Moon" section, but they sorta boogered up the chorus. The drummer did a surprisingly good job with it.