Originally written by TheBoyDeadly · 17 June 2008
The Mojo Awards were doled out last night and for some reason the national press have chosen to focus on the success of Duffy, whose ‘Mercy’ won out in the ‘Song of the Year’ category. Why?
Because it was “a timeless song,” said Mojo editor-in-chief Phil Alexander. “It could really have come from any period in time over the last 50 years._”
DrownedinSound won’t start beating on Alexander, we’ve done that to his ilk enough in the past, but it’s probably worth pointing out that other than the inclusions of the “timeless” Duffy and The Last Shadow Puppets - who must have had a hard time 'breaking through' on the back of some 3 million record sales – the list of winning artists could conceivably have been drawn up as early as 1984, with the birth of My Bloody Valentine.
Anyway, enough with the sniping. Gongs:
Song of the Year: ‘Mercy’ - Duffy
Best Breakthrough Act: The Last Shadow Puppets Best Album: Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!! - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Hero: Motorhead Icon: Sex Pistols
Best Live Act: Led Zeppelin Classic Songwriter: Neil Diamond Hall of Fame: The Specials Lifetime Achievement: Genesis Special Award: **Judy Collins Legend: Irma Thomas Classic Album: Loveless - My Bloody Valentine Inspiration: John Fogerty Outstanding Contribution to Music: Paul Weller
Roots Award: Toots Hibbert Les Paul Award: John Martyn Maverick: **Mark E Smith Vision Award: Julien Temple’s The Future is Unwritten
Compilation of the Year: Juno OST Catalogue Release of the Year: Pillows and Prayers: Cherry Red Records 1981-1984