It’s the time of year where the British music industry get together for an almighty piss-up (and give out an award or two). Hosted this year by the two “comedians” from Gavin & Stacey and some singer called Kylie, the Brits have generally been a complete mess – I give you 5 words: Samantha Fox and Mick Fleetwood *shudder*. Though I think they’d be hard pushed to be worse than last years’ presenters, the Osbornes. Shambolic, was the word for it.
Whilst music sales are slowly plummeting, the Brits people decided to introduce a new ruling this year that to qualify for nomination, you had to have a chart position in the top 40. Previously, a top 75 position would’ve sufficed. Consequently, acts like Laura Marling, who received very, very good reviews are overlooked. It just doesn’t make sense - especially when Ian Brown and Paul Weller receive a nomination every fricking year.
Performers tonight are Coldplay (the Beatles did the military thing 40 years ago, dumbos), Duffy (nails on a blackboard), Kings of Leon, Girls Aloud, Take That and U2 (no doubt playing their crappy new single) and the Pet Shop Boys, who receive the Outstanding Contribution Award.
At the end of the day, I’m not too fussed who wins to be perfectly honest, but as long as Duffy comes away empty handed, I’ll be sound as a pound.
The Brits will be shown on ITV1 from 8pm tonight. No doubt with the customary 15 minute delay in case of any rude words. Boring buggers.
...you'll not be terribly happy, then, Boo?
AND bloody Girls (shouldn't be) Aloud got one for ... i really really loathe that song.. what is she going on about: 'here I am, a walking primrose'.... auuugghh!
Posted by: mad | 02/18/2009 at 11:14 PM
Haha! Man, I hate Duffy with a passion. Her voice is so wobbly and squeaky. And she always looks so smug.
I love the Girls Aloud song *looks embarrassed* but how bad were they? Only one sang her bit in tune.
I think she means she's "walking primrose", i.e. Primrose Hill
Posted by: Captain Boo | 02/19/2009 at 02:52 PM
well that explains it! (you can tell i'm not a Londoner..) i just had visions of a drippy flower mooching around....... :wibble:
Posted by: mad | 02/19/2009 at 08:52 PM