Ranking the 2014 Grammy Performances from Best to Worst

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And so, the Grammys again. Since half the awards are given out before the ceremony even takes place, the abiding sources of interest these days are a) the outfits and b) the performances. As far as 2014 goes, the relevant points of interest on the former point were Pharrell’s hat (which, inevitably, already has its own Twitter account) and Kacey Musgraves’ curious dress. And the performances… well, as ever, they ranged from the almost sublime to the utterly ridiculous. Here’s our rundown of each any every one, starting with the best and working through to the ones that sent you to the fridge for several more beers. Continue reading → And from The New York Times: A Night of Music Marked by Some Wild Mood Swings By JON PARELES The 56th annual Grammy Awards featured jarring shifts in tone and some strange partnerships.  And at The Guardian: At the Grammys – in pictures