[patrick boo]

So here we go with the 2008 Brits, which 'commentators' are dubbing "the return of pop". Glad about that, there wasn't any pop at the 2007 Brits, was there?
Just look at those British and international male solo artist nominees for a minute... is this really the best they could come up with?!
Nominee-wise, I note that -
1. Richard Hawley is the new Morrissey
2. PJ Harvey is the new Kate Bush
3. Bat For Lashes is the new PJ Harvey...

Where are Cauty, Drummond, machine guns and sheep's blood when you need them?

British Male Solo Artist
Jamie T
Mark Ronson
Mika
Newton Faulkner
Richard Hawley

British Female Solo Artist
Bat For Lashes
Kate Nash
Kt Tunstall
Leona Lewis
Pj Harvey

British Group
Arctic Monkeys
Editors
Girls Aloud
Kaiser Chiefs
Take That

Mastercard British Album
Arctic Monkeys – Favourite Worst Nightmare
Leona Lewis - Spirit
Mark Ronson – Version
Mika – Life In Cartoon
Take That – Beautiful World

British Breakthrough Act
Bat For Lashes
Kate Nash
Klaxons
Leona Lewis
Mika

British Live Act
Arctic Monkeys
Kaiser Chiefs
Klaxons
Muse
Take That

British Single
Leona Lewis – Bleeding Love
Mika – Grace Kelly
Take That – Shine
Kaiser Chiefs – Ruby
Sugababes – About You Now
Mark Ronson Ft Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Kate Nash – Foundations
The Hoosiers – Worried About Ray
James Blunt – 1973
Mutya Buena – Real Girl

International Male Solo Artist
Bruce Springsteen
Kanye West
Michael Buble
Rufus Wainwright
Timbaland

International Female Solo Artist
Alicia Keys
Bjork
Feist
Kylie Minogue
Rihanna

International Group
Arcade Fire
Eagles
Foo Fighters
Kings Of Leon
White Stripes

International Album
Arcade Fire – Neon Bible
Eagles – Long Road Out Of Eden
Foo Fighters – Echoes Silence Patience & Grace
Kings Of Leon – Because Of The Times
Kylie Minogue – X

Critics’ Choice Award
Adele

Outstanding Contribution To Music
Sir Paul Mccartney