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Author : Various Artists
Release Date : 20010206
Binding : Audio CD
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Editorial Reviews :
Something like the classy version of the Now! or the Totally Hits series, the Grammy Nominees sets gather a self-explanatory batch of key tracks. This volume cherry-picks Record and Album of the Year choices, along with various pop-category nominations. The 17 cuts take in everything from teen pop (Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, 'N Sync, and Backstreet Boys) to the grownup (Madonna, U2, and Radiohead) to the really grownup (Paul Simon, and Steely Dan). Eminem is here, too, with a cleaned-up version of 'The Real Slim Shady.' Especially given past years' embarrassments, Grammy Nominees 2001 proves to be a listenable overview of the Recording Academy's continued wrestling with the modern world. --Rickey Wright
Buyer Reviews :
Let's face it. 2000 was a dreadful year for music, too heavy on teen pop and rap and not enough good rock or R & B. This compilation displays that to some degree. I don't envy NARAS having to make these tough decisions. But some of them are very questionable. 1. Say My Name-The Grammys correctly awaded DC as emerging stars, and this is the best track off their 'The Writing Is On The Wall' album. Expect DC to get a lot of nominations from their smash 'Survivor' album in 2002. 2. I Try-A pretty good song, but not worthy of a 'Record of the Year' nomination. 3. Music-Madonna just won't stop! This is wonderfully catchy and fun and a definite worthy nominee. 4. Bye Bye Bye-Say what you want about 'NSYNC, but this infectious tune, which was the #1 hit of 2000 from the #1 album of 2000, is fun in every way possible. 'NSYNC is the only teen pop act worthy of any Grammys and may get a few more nominations in 2002. 5. Beautiful Day-The most deserving Grammy nominees with this wonderful, cheerful tune. Earlier, I mistakenly questioned why 'All That You Can't Leave Behind' wasn't nominated for 'Album of the Year' for 2000, not realizing that only albums released BEFORE Oct. 30, 2000 qualify for the 2001 awards. So it now qualifys for the 2002's and it has now gotten 8 much-deserved nominations. 6. Sexx Laws-A weird choice for a song. Didn't hear much about the album, so it's a questionable nominee. 7. The Real Slim Shady-It's hilarious that this rap tune appears on the same compilation as the people Eminem bashes: Britney, Christina, and 'NSYNC. That makes this funny song even funnier. However, 'The Marshall Mathers LP' is much too hateful to be considered an 'Album of the Year' candidate. I've bought the album after all the publicity and listened to it several times, and I just didn't enjoy it (See my review). I know I'm in the minority with this opinion, but NARAS went for popularity with this choice. Eminem does have talent, but his 'Slim Shady LP' was better than this, in my opinion. 8. Optomistic-Radiohead's 'Kid A' is definitely worthy, but I wish they selected a better song for this CD. 9. 'You're The One'-Is Paul Simon deserving? I don't know, since none of the songs on the album were played on the radio. 10. 'Cousin Dupree'-Same problem with Steely Dan, no radio airplay. (The same problem may hit Bob Dylan in 2002) This song is a good hommage to their earlier days. I was relieved that 'Two Against Nature' won, instead of 'Marshall Mathers'. 11. What a Girl Wants-Now we get to the biggest problem with the 2001 Grammys; too many teen pop nominees. Only 'NSYNC was deserving. This song was plain annoying. 12. Save Me-I didn't like this either. Whiny and annoying. 13. Both Sides Now-Although Joni Mitchell wrote this, I wasn't thrilled with the way she sang it. Judy Collins' old version was much better. 14. Oops...I did it Again-Pretty good Britney tune but not as good as '...Baby One More Time'. She declares 'I'm not that innocent', which should've been enough to declare that she's grown up. But Britney pushed the envelope way too far with the trashy 'I'm a Slave 4 U'. 15. 'Show Me The Meaning...'-An okay BSB ballad, but not worthy of a nomination. Don't expect any more nominations for this fading boy band. 16. 'Pinch Me'-Finally this fun, offbeat rock band is getting their just recognition in the U.S. after winning several Canadian 'Juno's. 17. 'Breathless'-Again, okay but not Grammy-worthy. So too much teen pop, not enough rock, and a dreadful year for females weaken 2001. And Eminem's nomination sent a bad message. We should get much more rock (including U2), better R & B (especially Alicia Keys and Usher) and more female acts (Keys and Nelly Furtado) to highlight the 2002 nominations, as well as more positive, post 9/11 music. I'm looking forward to the 2002 awards.
(by C. Shafran)
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