I wish we could clarify #2 and #4 before we start voting
this year. Since #2 does not specify what type of song
(vocal vs. instrumental), why do we need #4? I don't see
a "Best Vocal Song" category anywhere. And really, with
all the sampling going on these days, the difference be-
tween a vocal and instrumental track can be kind of vague
anyway. Let's do away with category #4...
And how about a category for Best Mix CD? Best Radio Show?
How about dividing up the compilation category into two:
one for original comps and one for previously-released
material? I don't have strong feelings about any of these
last suggestions; I'm just rambling.
My final suggestion, though, is that we have a period for
nominations and then a final vote. That way people
could post their nominations and "remind" others of
some great records that they might have otherwise
forgot about during the year. I know that if I had
to come up with a list today, it might be completely
different than the list I would come up with after
reading everyone else's. What do you think about that?
Happy New Year to everyone...
-- Mark Turner mturner@netcom.com