erica234427 rants...
I bought Sorry For Party Rockin\' and was pretty dissappointed. It wasnt as good as I expected. Oh w ...
| HOME | FIND MUSIC | MEET PEOPLE | SEARCH | JOIN! | Forgot username or password? | |
erica234427 rants...
| HOME | FIND MUSIC | MEET PEOPLE | SEARCH | JOIN! | Forgot username or password? | |
Yes, you're still debating about Swift, the Grammys and the debate itself.By James Montgomery
Taylor Swift performs at the 52nd annual Grammy awardsPhoto: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic
At some point, this all has to end, right? All week long, MTV News and our very vocal readers have been talking about the so-called "Taylor Swift Backlash," which started after her performance — and subsequent Album of the Year win — at Sunday night's Grammy Awards. It picked up steam on Tuesday, when we declared that people shouldn't hate on Swift, then went into overdrive with comments from MTVNews.com readers, both opposed to and in support of the country-pop star.
And the debate continues to rage. On Thursday, we published a third story based solely on reader comments, and the response to the response was so great that, well, we're back with a fourth. But in an added twist, this time the debate isn't just between Swift fans and Lady Gaga supporters. It's becoming a discussion about the nature of the debate itself, and even about the fate of the music industry. How very meta. (If, for some reason, you still haven't weighed in on the Great T. Swift Debate, let your voice be heard in the comments below these comments!)
"Taylor Swift deserved that award. I'm sick of Lady Gaga fans whining about it over and over. I like Gaga and I really like Beyoncé. However, Swift made the biggest impact this year; just because it was to young girls means nothing. Maybe if Swift were a drugged-up freak, she would earn more respect from you guys. She is still a relevant artist. Rock on, Taylor and Stevie! Love you both." — Jim Bob
"I really don't think she made the biggest impact though. I mean Lady Gaga has changed pop music and fashion, and Taylor, while popular, is pretty conventional outside the fact that rather than just being a country artist she is kinda country/pop." — Paul
"Good performance or not, we all know Taylor really didn't deserve to win the Album of the Year, not up against artists like Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga and Beyoncé. Taylor is simply still garnering sympathy votes because of the MTV VMA situation. ... I have nothing against the child, she seems to be a sweet girl but Album of the Year? Come on! This is why people have long since been finished with the Grammys. The voters never vote based on talent." — Ososhocked
"The Grammys have always been a joke. More often than not, they award convention, not creativity. When push comes to shove, the Grammys will always award the 'safe' choice, and you can't get any safer than a cute blond girl who sings about stupid teenage things. Think about some of the other artists she was up against: an openly bisexual woman who is for gay rights (Lady Gaga), an assertive black woman comfortable with her sexuality (Beyoncé), and a racially mixed group that is openly in support of various leftist causes (Black Eyed Peas). Let's face it, with the politics of the Grammys, these artists didn't stand a chance against a skinny, non-threatening, apolitical, straight white girl." — The_Cactus
"All I can say ... that girl's music has touched and inspired other young girls to strive for their dreams ... [and don't] forget that girl has made young girls believe that's OK to be yourself and be cool and hot in your own ways. I don't think Gaga and Beyoncé's over-to-the-top-and-shake-ass music have done that to our innocent and naive kids. ... When I have my own kids in the future, I'll definitely encourage them to listen and be inspired by her words and music." — Nur
"Can't you all see this is just hype to take our mind off of the war going on, the recession, the daily loss in the American dollar, or is that just me? And I've seen both Lady Gaga and Taylor in concert, and let me just say, both were great shows! It's better that one of the two wins. And how many damn awards does Beyoncé need?" — J.S. in NWI
"Are awards that important? Really? It's making these grown-up people lash out at a 20-year-old girl. I mean, COME ON, y'all wouldn't be bashing her if she wasn't beating your favorite artists at these award shows. At the end of the day, one bad performance does not define this girl. You cannot take away her talent as a songwriter nor her natural gift for touching people with honest lyrics. She must be doing something right if she's outselling the likes of Beyoncé, Gaga, Kanye, Britney, etc. ... People are buying her music, they're interested in her opinions, they look up to her see her as a role model." — Jenny
"The fact of the matter is Taylor has had the top-selling album for 2008 and 2009. So for that, I see why the industry voters chose her for Album of the Year. I feel like many others that she just is not a top-notch performer like she should be. ... Do I think she deserved Album of the Year? To be honest I don't. I feel Beyoncés album covered so much material, she truly had a great album, and so did Lady Gaga." — Justin
"In comment after comment, clearly the majority has spoken. Most people believe that Gaga should've won the Grammy of the Year. Now, I'm not a big Gaga fan, but in all honesty she deserved it. ... Swift's album was mostly about school-boy crushes and a love story. It wasn't Album of the Year quality. I was surprised she was nominated, even more surprised she WON. Gaga was snubbed by the Grammys." — LoveRubyLove
"I really think the voters for the Grammys need to open up their ears to Gaga's whole album. I didn't love it at first, but after giving it another chance I realized that every track is amazing in its own way. She could easily have released another five singles from the album. It really is that good. I haven't heard music that inspiring in so long, and I truly think it was deserving of the Album of the Year award." — Fame Monster
"Give me a break. She deserves it. People kill me with all of the hate towards this girl. OK, she isn't Beyoncé. But who is? ... Beyoncé isn't missing out on one Grammy; she has plenty and now holds the title. ... I also feel that many of you are being biased because you feel that only your genre of music should win. Taylor has a nice voice. Heck, there are many people who can't stand Beyoncé's voice. Get over yourselves and give Taylor a break. Honestly, the Grammys don't make the singer, so who cares. Most of you didn't even care about who won what award, you only watched to see the performances." — Spoiledbrat
"I am [amused] at the explosion of negativity towards celebrities, not only Taylor Swift. People hide behind the very computers they use to illegally download music; then bash the industry they are electronically raping. If all of you think that you know better than those who are given voting rights in the Grammys, then please answer me one thing: Why don't YOU have a vote? If you are all as knowledgeable and intellectually superior about judging artistry, talent and ability, shouldn't you be a voter for the awards? Instead of being rude, classless beings; why don't you do something about it? Instead of tearing apart a 20-year-old young woman who undeniably has talent and ability, why don't you start a record label, become an agent or record your own music? We, as human beings, need to start showing some basic human decency towards one another. Less Kanye, More Beyoncé." T_Thompson
Are you still worked up over Taylor Swift's wins or the backlash against her? Keep the comments coming!
RELATED NEWS
|
This site has 2 goals:
1. Find Music that you will love 2. Meet People who share your great taste in music
If this sounds like your kinda place, why not join?
|