The band Fall Out Boy - whose 2005 album From
Under the Cork Tree went double platinum, and whose 2007 album
Infinity on High
reached #1 on the Billboard 200 ("This Ain't a Scene,
It's an Arms Race" reached #1 on the Pop 100 and #2 on the Billboard
Hot 100") - not only won't be getting a Grammy this year, they
weren't even nominated.
got bitterness? vs. a revelation on true connection (and the award goes
to).
the first reaction is jealousy mixed with a slight sense of
entitlement. we just want to be a part of your club. we feel like the
orphans in the movie the warriors, when we are just dying to be the
baseball furies. the truth be told though when you explore it further than
that you realize much more. other than the fact that we play the events
for you and the right parties all the time (which is a bit embarrassing
either for you or us, not sure which, possibly both. its kind of like
being invited to a birthday party and then not allowed to eat the cake.)-
it shouldnt mean much. (almost) noone in this industry has vision beyond
the fear that this week is their last paycheck. we want our songs to be
immortal and a statue doesnt do anything to help them live forever. it is
the people that live and die with them in their ears and throats that give
them life. we wont lie to you, accolades from our peers feel great.
however, a fifty year old white man shouldnt decide whether we are
relevant or not- and he doesn't. we wanted to thank you for making us feel
relevant- for sitting up all night to get into our shows and for buying
our music. it means more in the wake of moments like this. we know who we
are based on those who would walk through hell with us. this is not a
disappointment, rather a revelation on what is truly important.
thanks"
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got bitterness? vs. a revelation on true connection (and the award goes
to).
