Reactions to this years Grammys

In the UK the Grammys aren't really a big deal if we're being honest. Sure it gets some decent media coverage here but I can imagine everyone going nuts for it across the pond in the USA. It really should be taken seriously in the UK though seeing as there are a whopping 82 categories. The Brit awards only has a measly 10 or so and Take That are usually nominated for at least half of them. There's no denying that the Grammys certainly have variety. Let's take a look at some of the winners plus other various highlights.

First off, I was rather pleased to see Vampire Weekend win best alternative album. You can tell that they really worked their socks off for their latest album "Modern Vampires Of The City", there's so much depth to that record. I gotta admit that at first I didn't particularly like it but then it really grew on me. Every time I listen to it now I discover a little riff hiding somewhere in the background. Keep up the original and innovative songwriting Ezra Koenig and company.

This years Grammys were also a good one for old rock artists too. Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, two thirds of Nirvana (plus backing guitarist Pat Smear) and Paul McCartney all picked up awards. However, how have Led Zeppelin never won a proper Grammy before!? They've won awards in the Grammy Hall of Fame before but that doesn't count as an official Grammy really. The bands influence has been massive and they should of got loads of Grammys back when they were at their peak. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr's live performance was also sensational too. The last two remaining Beatles members, what more could you ask for?

New York's finest indie rockers looking rather dapper.

Also, I personally thought that it was hilarious to see Daft Punk there in person. The mysterious French duo were all geared out in their stylish robot helmets but they looked so awkward. They just sort of stood there motionless whilst they let other people talk for them. Plus they stood behind the person talking so they just looked like little boys letting their mums do everything for them. Joking aside, it was nice to see them win record of the year and album of the year. "Get Lucky" helped expose a younger generation to that timeless disco sound and it's always cool to see people discovering things that they've never heard before. "Random Access Memories" was also a good record but I don't think it was their best. Although I did love "Instant Crush" featuring Julian Casablancas, it was interesting to hear his voice auto tuned and it actually sounded bloody brilliant. His voice powerful raspy voice suited the moody tone of the song and the chorus part was proper funky. A genius choice of collaboration there Daft Punk.

All I can say now is try and beat that Brit awards! I highly doubt we'll be able to do that unless something really entertaining and controversial happens like Adele flipping the bird or Blur performing live. Let's keep our fingers crossed that it can be better than the Grammys though.