The 2015 Grammy Awards are just around the corner, and besides the many, confusing performances that are scheduled, the world is preparing their social feeds for the evening’s many moments of satisfaction and disappointment, courtesy of The Recording Academy. Sam Smith, Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams are entering the night with six nominations each, but Sunday will decide who wins the most trophies. Here are our predictions of who will win the bigger categories, as well as who we believe should win.
Album of the Year
“Morning Phase” by Beck
“Beyoncé” by Beyoncé
“x” by Ed Sheeran
“In the Lonely Hour” by Sam Smith
“Girl” by Pharrell Williams
Who Should Win: “Beyoncé” by Beyoncé
It took less than a week for Beyoncé’s self-titled LP to cross 1 million sales. “Beyoncé” is filled with hit after hit, and after her successful secret release, everyone has been talking about other artists trying to pull a “Beyoncé.”
Who Will Win: “Beyoncé” by Beyoncé
Seriously, it’s Beyoncé.
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Best Alternative Music Album
“This Is All Yours” by Alt-J
“Reflektor” by Arcade Fire
“Melophobia” by Cage The Elephant
“St. Vincent” by St. Vincent
“Lazaretto” by Jack White
Who Should Win: “St. Vincent” by St. Vincent
Looking at the cover of St. Vincent’s self-titled album, it’s clear she is an alien queen here to enslave humanity with her all-too-fun hooks.
Who Will Win: “Reflektor” by Arcade Fire
It may seem silly to argue against Jack White, but “Reflektor” was pretty freakin’ great.
