RE:
It seems that you're saying he didn't stand a chance
because there was too much controversy generated by
people/media and that the electors should have
realized the artistic merit in his work, and that they
are somehow to blame
for not giving him the award. But how on earth could
you really expect his
music to not be controversial?
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No, what I was saying is that the Grammies are so
ridiculously focused on middle of the road tastes and
record sales that artistic merit doesn't really come
into question. A controversy would change this
equation a bit, and split the votes of the electors,
allowing someone else to win. I really don't think
most of the Grammy electors are looking for artistic
merit, they are following the same MOR tastes that
have always ruled the Grammies.
Are the electors to blame for Eminem not getting the
award? Of course-they're the ones that voted. Who else
is to blame? Do I care? No.
I don't expect anything of Eminem's music, not even
that it be entertainng (which it isn't, IMO). My last
post was about the controversy destroying his chances
of winning a Grammy, not about my feelings surounding
the controversy. I have no issue at all with
controversial art, often some of the most vital,
exciting art being made is surrounded in controversy.
Of course, often controversial art is total crap as
well. Controversy does not equal quality. Where does
Eminem fit into this? Got me. I personally don't like
his work, but if someone else sees genius in it,
that's fine.
