We’ve hit the double digits! Join Scott and Robert as they talk about the 53rd Grammy Awards and the winners and losers therein, including:

• the Grammys’ reputation and odd nomination schedule;
• “what the hell is Arcade Fire?”;
• the industry appeal of Lady Antebellum;
• the dilemma of aging and obscure artists in a younger pop music world;
• Eminem and the return of Dr. Dre;
• Bruno Mars vs. Janelle Monae;
• a calmer, genter Lady Gaga;
• Esperanza Spalding’s victory for the jazz community;
• Justin Bieber and the ubiquity of “Baby”;
• the advent of robots and country in today’s pop music;
• Kanye West going “H.A.M.” for 2011;
• the latest from Ghostface Killah

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