Slammin' Grammy By Chris Roach Assistant Editor and Tom Snyder Contributing Editor Weird Al Yankovic of the Jedi Council.         Okay, the Grammys have spoken. Now it’s our turn.      Steely Dan created the album of the year? We don’t think so. In fact, we think that there were some very notable albums that weren’t even mentioned for nominations. For example, where was Weird Al’s name on the ballot? And what about Jordan Knight? Has his comeback been completely forgotten?      It’s a tragedy, those Grammys. They are truly the most worthless and laughable of all awards. So, what are true blue music lovers to go for the real musical winners of the year? Right here, baby. What follows are the Chronicle’s own categories and rightful winners. Album of the Year to Make Sweet, Sweet Love To: Jean-Bonet Ramsey; “Smiling on a Rainy Day.” Album to Listen to While Hunting Wild Game: Ted Nugent; “Fred Bear.” Duet of the Year: Gwyneth Paltrow and Huey Lewis. Best Bootleg: Live from Folsom Prison: The Menendez Brothers; “Daddy’s Alright.” Best Cover Song: Timothy McVeigh, “Don’t Fear the Reaper.” Best Import: Straight from Hell – Jeffrey Dauhmer: “Nibbling at Your Soul.” Best Album for Recovering Alcoholics: “40 Ounces to Freedom”; Sublime. Who let the juice out of the can? Most Inspirational Album: Joey Buttafuco; “The Way We Were.” Least Downloaded Song on Napster: “Black Glove Love,” O.J. Simpson. George W. Bush’s New Presidential March: “Dueling Banjos.” Best Solo Debut: O.J. Simpson; “The Real Killa.”      For Breakthrough Performance of the Year, we’d like to just quote the artist formerly known as “The Juice”: “As piercing as a knife from above; Black Glove Love! You flew away from me like a free-spirited dove; Black Glove Love!”      Now that’s music. Back to top   |   Home Copyright © 2001, Columbia Chronicle Columbia Chronicle articles, photos, and graphics are the property of the Columbia Chronicle and may not be reproduced or published without written permission from the staff, editors, or faculty advisor. The Columbia Chronicle is a student produced publication of Columbia College Chicago and does not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of Columbia College administrators, faculty or students.

February 26, 2001 This week in A & E: Nothing is prohibited The newest erotic adventure from Lords of Acid Roach & Seals Reels: 'Mo Better Blues' Letters to the (Assistant) A & E Editor Not even Samuel L. can save this movie Dissed by the boy Steely Dan the surprise winner Trying to learn without falling asleep Room for improvement Slammin' Grammy Search our archive: The Columbia Chronicle is an award-winning college newspaper written and distributed weekly by the students at Views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Journalism Department or the college. Visit the Columbia College Chicago Web Site