THE 2012 PENGUIN AWARDS NOMINATIONS

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR WHEN WE RAKE OVER THE MUSICAL OFFERINGS OF THE YEAR AND NOMINATE SOME OF THE BEST FOR A PENGUIN AWARD. 

2012 was a little sparse once again as far as great music releases but we've managed to cull together a worthy bunch.  So without a moment to lose, here are the nominations:

NOMINEES FOR SONG OF THE YEAR

 

ALL ABOUT ME  -  The Bit Players (from COMMENTARY! THE MUSICAL)
CERTAIN WAY  -  Tim Finn

THE GARDEN  -  Rush

HE'S NOT A BOY  -  The Like

I'M WRITING A NOVEL  -  Father John Misty
LOVE INTERRUPTION  -  Jack White

NANCY FROM NOW ON  -  Father John Misty

NARCISSUS IN A RED DRESS  -  The Like

NINJA ROPES  -  Jed Whedon, Nathan Fillion & Neil Patrick Harris
SIXTEEN SALTINES  -  Jack White

SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW  -  Gotye (featuring Kimba)

SKYFALL  -  Adele

WELL, YOU CAN DO IT WITHOUT ME  -  Father John Misty

WHITE WINE IN THE SUN (LIVE)  -  Tim Minchin
WILD SWEET CHILDREN  -  Tim Finn

 

NOMINEES FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR

BLUNDERBUSS  -  Jack White

 CLOCKWORK ANGELS  -  Rush
 

 COME SUNDAY  -  Charlie Haden & Hank Jones

 COMMENTARY! THE MUSICAL  -  Original Cast Album

 FEAR FUN  -  Father John Misty
 

 MAKING MIRRORS  -  Gotye

 RELEASE ME  -  The Like

THROW IT TO THE UNIVERSE  -  THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES

THE VIEW IS WORTH THE CLIMB  -  Tim Finn

 

NOMINEES FOR DUET OF THE YEAR

 

GOING HOME  -  Charlie Haden & Hank Jones

NINJA ROPES  -  Jed Whedon, Nathan Fillion & Neil Patrick Harris

SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW  -  Gotye (featuring Kimba)

 

NOMINEES FOR COVER SONG OF THE YEAR

 

HOME (WHEN SHADOWS FALL)  -  Paul McCartney
I'M SHAKIN'  -  Jack White

OUR DAY WILL COME  -  Amy Winehouse

(SITTIN' ON) THE DOCK OF THE BAY  -  Lisa Ono

A SONG FOR YOU  -  Amy Winehouse

 

NOMINEES FOR BEST ALBUM COVER ART

 

CLOCKWORK ANGELS  -  Rush

COME SUNDAY  -  Charlie Haden & Hank Jones

FEAR FUN  -  Father John Misty
THE VIEW IS WORTH THE CLIMB  -  Tim Finn