Shaken, not stirred, by Grammy

Isn't it bad enough that our jaws are still rattling from the 5.4 magnitude earthquake that just hit SoCali a little while ago?

Now we learn from some Grammy gurus that we might have another 7-8 months worth of "summer anthem" "I Kissed A Girl" and that new Coldplay record that sounds like every other Coldplay record.

Shot of whiskey, please!

The eligibility period for next year's Grammy awards ends Sept. 30, and it looks like a lot of stuff we're already really tired of -- Sara Bareilles' "Love Song," anyone? -- could get nods for record of the year, thus keeping them in the spotlight far longer than they deserve.

At least that's the word from Gold Derby, where prognosticators are saying chances are good for Madonna and Leona Lewis, not so much for hard-working rap savior Lil Wayne. The jury's still out on Duffy, the darling Brit singer with the Dusty Springfield bent whose record is much-loved around Gold Rush way.

Since the Grammys are constantly criticized for being out of touch and irrelevant (granted, a lot of that mud's been slung from here), we'd like to know some of your picks for best of the year (so far). We can compare notes, and then be collectively outraged when the nominations are announced.

Sound like fun? It'll be a better time than riding out a violent temblor from under your desk.