Maroonx Posted February 9 Posted February 9 10 hours ago, Element Of Milk said: A Mockery of Excellence: The Overblown Recognition of Angel of My Dreams When the dust of the 2025 ATRL Grammys settled, we were left not with a celebration of artistry, but with a glaring symbol of mediocrity draped in unwarranted adoration: Angel of My Dreams. Jade's overproduced, soulless anthem somehow emerged triumphant in the Record of the Year and Pop Solo Performance categories, and it's hard to imagine a decision that felt more insulting to genuine music lovers. This win doesn't just tarnish the integrity of the awards—it's an affront to what music should stand for: depth, authenticity, and artistry. First, let's dissect the hollow mess that is Angel of My Dreams. It's not a song; it's a commercialized algorithm, constructed from the soulless pieces of pop music tropes that have long overstayed their welcome. Its overly polished production feels like the auditory equivalent of cheap glitter—eye-catching at first glance but devoid of any real substance. The lyrics, dripping in generic platitudes about love and longing, lack any semblance of originality. The hook, which sounds like it was recycled from a TikTok trend gone stale, is less a testament to Jade's artistry and more a symptom of pop culture's short attention span. And Jade's performance? Let's not confuse breathy vocals and calculated dramatics with genuine talent. Her delivery is as uninspired as the song itself, a robotic rendition that prioritizes aesthetic appeal over emotional resonance. The fact that this is what the ATRL Grammy committee deemed worthy of recognition in a year brimming with true masterpieces is baffling. How did we go from honoring groundbreaking performances to rewarding the lowest common denominator? The real tragedy of Angel of My Dreams winning these awards isn't just its mediocrity—it's the artists it overshadowed. Truly innovative records like [insert examples of more deserving songs] brought new perspectives, raw emotion, and undeniable artistry to the table, only to be snubbed in favor of Jade's saccharine, mass-marketed anthem. These artists, who dared to take risks and push boundaries, are the ones who should have been celebrated. Instead, their contributions were overshadowed by the industry's obsession with shallow, viral-friendly hits. The ATRL Grammys' decision to crown Angel of My Dreams as Record of the Year and Pop Solo Performance reflects a disturbing trend in the music industry. Instead of rewarding risk-taking and creativity, we're celebrating formulaic pop songs engineered for streams and chart success. This isn't just a bad decision—it's a betrayal of what the Grammys are supposed to represent. If this is the standard we're setting, then perhaps the Grammys have finally lost their relevance. Jade's wins are not a victory for music; they're a symptom of an industry that values profitability over artistry. As Angel of My Dreams fades into irrelevance (as all hollow pop songs inevitably do), we'll be left wondering how we let it claim such a prestigious honor. For the sake of music's future, let this be a wake-up call: it's time to demand better. Let's take a minute to thank Kanye Chat-GPT for this outstanding commentary. x 1 1
Frozen99 Posted February 9 Posted February 9 i can't at billie going empty-handed here as well tragic. nice to see kacey winning, it's funny here it was with the title track and at the actual grammy's for the architect
OrgVisual Posted February 9 Posted February 9 The winner list is very... ATRL Happy for my girl Jade though
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted February 9 Author ATRL Moderator Posted February 9 20 hours ago, supaspaz said: ETERNAL SUNSHINE BY ARIANA GRANDE!!!! ARIANA: Wow, thank you so much, ATRL! I am completely shocked and humbled by this honor. I definitely thought this was Charli's year. I absolutely loved Brat. I'm such a fan, Charli! I'm glad you all enjoyed this album because it's the last music you'll be getting from me for a while. Count on it. I'm an Oscar-nominated actress now! If you're in the Academy, don't forget to vote for me for Best Supporting Actress. Thank you! I was not expecting this category to cause so much controversy!
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted February 9 Author ATRL Moderator Posted February 9 7 hours ago, NewStanner said: A few sneaks from that girl , but we're gonna ignore that. Speaking now or forever hold your peace
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted February 9 Author ATRL Moderator Posted February 9 28 minutes ago, OrgVisual said: The winner list is very... ATRL Well, yes. It's the ATRL Grammys.
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted February 9 Author ATRL Moderator Posted February 9 All-time leaderboard has been updated. Thank you, @Achilles.! 1
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted February 9 Author ATRL Moderator Posted February 9 Hide contents @Staryu @Julia Fox @GreatestLoveofAll @Kiss It Better @Flower @Truth Teller @Wonderland @Dua_Lipa @ikiru @Namiskine @alp @brokee @Green @frankvert @Dark Miracles @Ken Lee @X-Dre @Luckitty @GraceRandolph @badgirlriri @McNulty @Uncatena @slw84 @Tsareena @TRF. @reputation1989 @Wicked @cityfolk @Into The Void @Ant @a_d_22 @Fitzswiftie @305 @theblackestday @dangerousbutera @Reverie @NewStanner @Ewan Chaos @SoldierofLove @Crashed @Abracadabra @ScorpiosGroove @Achilles. @Golden Hour @EnigmaticAndroid @MP2K @wehavetostan @Element Of Milk @loveisdead9582 @Devin @Quicksand @kimberly @KevinDG @LVP @Maroonx @Kod [ V ] @Monky_2405 @Frozen99 @Virgos Groove @lipaprint @pxxxtrick @superben @TheWayWeWere @Kill Me @5hfangurl @djcalpal @Temporal @makeawish @Born to Run @@michael @Janet @khalyan @Mr.X @TROPICUM @Price of Fame @Rev8 @Remmy @Ivan_brit @Lord Of Countdown @kandicha @HarajukuPrincess @Zaram @arthee.e @Ace Reject @creativity. @V3$$3L. @perfectillusion204 @Element In case you missed it, the ATRL Grammys ceremony finally happened yesterday. The OP is updated with links and winners, or you can follow along with the show yourself. 1
NewStanner Posted February 9 Posted February 9 50 minutes ago, supaspaz said: Speaking now or forever hold your peace I guess I can't complain about her Von Dutch win (even tho yes, and? deserved), since it's a bop and one of the few songs that didn't age like milk for me from the green devil. But seriously that SOTY pick? Not even queen Lorde herself could save what was easily bottom 3 on Addison's bestie's album Thank you for hosting btw, most of the wins were really nice. Spoiler Justice for the best song of all time (Houdini) tho
artc0cx Posted February 9 Posted February 9 I should've voted, billie getting snubbed in atrl too and bRAT winning, shows this year's awards were a mess
Ken Lee Posted February 9 Posted February 9 Welll we ended with some decent winners overall Kinda thought the JADE wins were a joke at first but it's a good song so good for her Thank you, @supaspaz! 1
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted February 9 Author ATRL Moderator Posted February 9 3 hours ago, NewStanner said: But seriously that SOTY pick? Not even queen Lorde herself could save what was easily bottom 3 on Addison's bestie's album I love it as an unconventional SOTY pick. That is some great pop storytelling! And Lorde's whole verse gave us some great bon mots. "Girl, you walk like a bitch" When I was ten, someone said that 1
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted February 9 Author ATRL Moderator Posted February 9 Okay, this should be the last update for this ceremony: ATRL Grammys Prediction Contest 1. @Ken Lee - 18 2. @TRF. - 18 3. @Zaram - 14 @makeawish - 14 5. @brokee - 13 6. @Luckitty - 12 7. @Ewan Chaos - 11 It came down to the tiebreaker question! And while you both way overestimated my ability to bring the show to a timely conclusion, @Ken Lee predicted it would take a bit longer, so he wins. Congratulations! Please message me if you'd like to collect your prize. 2 1
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted February 9 Author ATRL Moderator Posted February 9 Everybody could sense it was Brat's year, but no one saw Jade coming Album of the Year: 100% Best New Artist: 100% Best Country Duo/Group Performance: 100% Best Dance Recording: 86% Best Rock Performance: 86% Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: 71% Best Rock Album: 71% Best R&B Performance: 71% Best Melodic Rap Performance: 71% Best Country Solo Performance: 71% Best Rock Song: 57% Best R&B Song: 57% Best R&B Album: 57% Best Rap Song: 57% Best Country Song: 57% Best Country Album: 57% Producer of the Year: 57% Song of the Year: 43% Best Rap Album: 43% (top prediction: Scarlet Doja Cat) Songwriter of the Year:43% (top prediction: Amy Allen) Best Rap Performance: 29% (top prediction: "Nissan Altima" Doechii) Best Music Video: 29% (top predictions: "Taste" Sabrina Carpenter, "360" Charli XCX) Best Pop Solo Performance: 14% (top prediction: "Good Luck, Babe!" Chappell Roan) Record of the Year: 0% (top prediction: "Espresso" Sabrina Carpenter) Best Pop Vocal Album: 0% (top prediction: Brat Charli XCX) Best Alternative Music Album: 0% (top prediction: Imaginal Disk Magdalena Bay) 2
TRF. Posted February 10 Posted February 10 2 hours ago, supaspaz said: Okay, this should be the last update for this ceremony: ATRL Grammys Prediction Contest 1. @Ken Lee - 18 2. @TRF. - 18 3. @Zaram - 14 @makeawish - 14 5. @brokee - 13 6. @Luckitty - 12 7. @Ewan Chaos - 11 It came down to the tiebreaker question! And while you both way overestimated my ability to bring the show to a timely conclusion, @Ken Lee predicted it would take a bit longer, so he wins. Congratulations! Please message me if you'd like to collect your prize. Damn girl... 3
ATRL Moderator Ace Reject Posted February 10 ATRL Moderator Posted February 10 On 2/8/2025 at 7:22 PM, Reverie said: Thank you Supa for another fun ATRL Grammys, you have truly been carrying all these events on your back. Bey and Taylor could only dream of your consistent output and quality year after year! If anything you should be our next Lifetime Achievement award recipient Our hero!
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted February 10 Author ATRL Moderator Posted February 10 1 hour ago, ChooseyLover said: Wait, not the winners being an absolute serve. 1
Namiskine Posted February 10 Posted February 10 On 2/9/2025 at 12:16 AM, supaspaz said: @Flower sends his regrets that he couldn't make it to the ceremony this year. But he has gifted us with one of his fabulous video presentations again. This is the best winner of the year, was expecting a pop win but not ROTY! That random Jade hater can seethe Happy to see Ariana getting some awards, but Billie deserved at least one with such an amazing album. Thank you @supaspaz for the fun even though you're already campaigning against GodGa's deserved sweep next year 1
Ewan Chaos Posted February 10 Posted February 10 Sorry to have missed the live results! Let me get caught up. Fontaines DC getting the win Didn't expect it at all, thank you indie stans. Love Ya Ya but I fear that & the Halsey song are two where the actual Grammys outsold... SHOCKED at Vampire Weekend snatching from the female-voiced opponents. Vote splitting I fear, but it was the most stacked category this year I think, so any winner would have been great. SOTY win unsurprising and deserved Bey didn't deserve any of those country wins minus album. Kacey an OK winner for her category. The Chappell speech followed by #KamalaIsBrat hsidhsiohdioshdsods FINALLY US ESCAPING JACK WINNING EVERY YEAR damn Swifties really said no this year huh. I will take the almost-Tinashe sweep even if Ravyn was robbed. Congrats Cher I wish Trixie had been in attendance to announce Cher and do her voice. Yay Kendrick sweep, will keep quiet on Doja's song, and I need to get more into Doechii's mixtape because I liked it but think it needs to grow on me... good winner though. Oh wow, congrats to Jade for her win. I haven't heard any of her songs yet because people have been stanning them down and I'd rather wait for an album so hopefully that happens for her this year. BRAT WINNING AOTY correct correct correct. Thanks supa for hosting and the hilarious commentary alongside the presenters. Love ya! 1
aotearoa Posted February 11 Posted February 11 On 2/8/2025 at 9:29 PM, supaspaz said: SONG OF THE YEAR "Girl, So Confusing" Charli XCX ft. Lorde Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison, Alexander Guy Cook and Ella Yelich-O'Connor
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted February 12 Author ATRL Moderator Posted February 12 15 hours ago, alp said: ok wtf are these winners Damn, you don't need to downvote all my posts!
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