The Video Music Awards do still exist, and that is surprising because MTV doesn't play music videos anymore, a critique you will hear from many. With that said, artists still make videos, and this kudos fest still occurs. Over the years this show has provided with some draw dropping, water cooler moments at work. With spoilers abound this year's big spoiler has been just well, spoiled, N'Sync is going to appear together. Many of these moments are centered on icons like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Britney Spears, and while some started careers, others were at the downturns. Here are some of the most memorable moments throughout the years at the VMAs.
1984-Madonna rolling around the stage "Like a Virgin?"
1994-Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie-The MOST awkward kiss ever
1999-Diana Ross feels up Lil' Kim
2003-Madonna Returns even less Virginal kissing Britney and Christina
2007-Britney Spears 2007 Post Meltdown (trying to recover)
The Grammy's really don't know their stuff. Here are my picks for the best albums of the year and the best singles. This is my my first list of the "best." The list of the best TV shows, performances in TV, and TV episodes of the year is up next!
Best Albums
1-Adele's-21
It's hard to find people who do not love this album. I have one friend who does, but his argument is he does not like Adele's voice ( I am baffled). From start to finish this album is beautifully flawless. Their is pure raw energy and talent. This is one of my favorite albums of all time
Best Track "Someone Like You"
2-Bon Iver-Bon Iver
The music on this album is hauntingly beautiful. The songwriting and tone of this somewhat soft pop is terrific. One of the most soothing albums, while his voice may be unmistakable, there is something about the way his music lulls you into believing you are surrounded by nothing but beauty.
Best Track "Holocene"
3-Beyonce-4
A lot of people wrote off this album, but I think this is one of Beyonce's strongest albums. This did not have a lot of success sales wise, but sometimes the best material does not. Beyonce has put her heart and soul into this album and it shows!
Best Track- "Countdown"
4-Jay-Z and Kanye West-Watch the Throne
The combination of these two performers could have been explosively bad, with both of their egos. Yet the music speaks for itself with songs that go into deep subject matters like racism, this album takes hip hop to another level.
Best Track-"Otis"
5-The Black Keys- El Camino
This album keeps up with the trend of their music have an influence with the blues, but also finds inspiration in rock. The album is their first that has found the best balance in going beyond their overtly sad, and finds more upbeat sounds.
Best Track-"Dead and Gone"
6-Florence + the Machine-Ceremonials
There is no sophomore slump here, in fact this disc may be better than their first. The music is haunting, and with every track their is new discovery of the talents within this group. Florence's vocals are some of the best of the year, her voice is just perfection on these tracks.
