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After a week of surprises and position changes, the results have ended up both a little bit predictable and fairly one-sided. Fans have voted in force... and all for the same nominee. But if you ignore the winners (even though it was a competition) the rest of the results were close, hard fought battles, where some very worthy nominees picked up "best of the rest" titles.
The "Yeah, That Was Pretty Decent" Single Award
Winner
Taking an astounding 70% of the votes, Radioactive by Marina and the Diamonds was most likely YOUR choice for single of the year. And if these awards were in any way important, 679 Artists would over the moon because...
Runner Up
Taking second place is Crave by Spark with a relatively impressive 10% and in my opinion, deservedly so. Hardworking and very talented, she is without doubt, the perfect recipe for success.
Missing out by just one vote on the runner up spot was Queen Of Hearts with Shoot The Bullet, someone who has a lot planned for 2012 and is worth keeping an eye on.
Also dominating her category with 70% of the votes was Ida Maria with her album Katla, I don't think anyone could argue that she's not earned it.
Runner Up
Taking over half the remaining votes (16.67%) Alice Gold finishes runner up, with my personal favourite, Seven Rainbows. It's a beautiful album that everyone should own and it's clear that many of you agree.
Third Place
Another album that everyone should own proves the massive feat achieved by our winner and runner up as Ceremonials by Florence and the Machine comes third, claiming almost all of the remaining votes (10%)
You're probably now used to the fact that it's 2012 and looking forward to all the music that it's got to offer, but let's take a step back for a moment. Are you really done with 2011? Can you really afford to let that album gather dust because it's so last year? Should you really be embarrassed to listen to that single because it's sooo old that your gran was getting down to it? NO! What's wrong with a classic? Who hasn't introduced an older relative to something modern? And that's what the "Yeah, That Was Pretty Decent" awards are all about. Well, that and appreciating a year of hard work by those with twoscoreaphobia. This years award ceremony is being held in a top secret location called... Oh, I'm not falling for that again. Anyway, once we got in touch with the nominees, they were very excited and only had one question: "Is it an open bar event?" It wasn't, and it was on this revelation that every single nominee announced they were "too busy to attend". But that won't stop me and my gran, we'll have a blast and party on into the early evening. Here are the Categories: (Voting is found directly under the nominees, rules are found at the bottom)
The "Yeah, That Was Pretty Decent" Single Award:
Nominees:
Spark - Crave
Being released for free download, Spark made it perfectly clear, that there are bigger and better things to come.
Being released for... Well actually, you have to pay for it. But seriously, it's worth it. With a striking resemblance to Bat For Lashes, it's hard to deny the quality of this song.
The queens of free music, expect nothing less than the king of the dance floor, and if you can't win them over to this track, you may as well just give up.
The first installment of Electra Heart and proof of Marina's incredible ability to write a song that can be sung to any backing. If you've got a floor that needs filling, this is your godsend. If you're looking to get teary eyed, however, the acoustic version (available to fans for free download) is just the thing.
My Tiger My Timing - Written In Red
Despite having an incredibly packed year, playing at Glastonbury as well as touring, the Tigers have still managed to produce several top quality songs, so good in fact, two of them were nominated.
And speaking of things too good to choose between, it's Queen Of Hearts! She claims 2012 will be her year, and you won't catch me telling her otherwise.
Released right back at the beginning of the year, if it wasn't as good as it is, you could have very easily forgotten about it. But if legends like Dave Grohl are fans of The Joy Formidable, there's really no excuses.
The Kills - Blood Pressures
Contrary to the album title, this album is much more relaxing than it's predecessors and embodies many of the qualities of a modern hit.
Florence and the Machine - Ceremonials
With Florence there are no half measures. She does things BIG. Even people living in caves know all about this album.
Jokers Daughter - May Cause Side Effects
Possibly the least well known nominee of the awards, if you pick just one person out of everyone here to become a new fan of, there's no one who deserves it even a tenth as much.
Ida Maria - Katla
Released in Norway in November 2010 but makes to cut due a seven month wait for international release. A wait which was definitely worthwhile.
The Subways - Money and Celebrity
Possibly the best live band according to many respected critics and this album's added more than a few to their formidable set list.
Kate McGill - Replaced
The only thing this album is short of is songs! But I guess all good artist should leave you wanting more.
Alice Gold - Seven Rainbows
Truly sensational. An incredible voice with brilliant songs, and although it's not on the album, I urge you to listen to this acoustic version of Cry Cry Cry.
Vote Here:
Rules
Each person should only be permitted to vote once in each category
Artists who are nominated more than once will have their votes totaled in order to eliminate advantages caused by biased voting, however, should the total be a winning score, the more popular song will take all the glory
In the event of a tie in any form, I can do whatever I want and see fit
If you have any queries or concerns, please make them known as soon as possible via any medium, preferably the comments though
Voting closes at some point on Friday the 20th of January 2012 (subject to change)
