Rock

Best Rock Album

Emperor of Sand (Mastodon)

Hardwired…To Self-Destruct (Metallica)

The Stories We Tell Ourselves (Nothing More)

Villains (Queens of The Stone Age)

A Deeper Understanding (The War on Drugs)

Will Win: Hardwired…To Self-Destruct

Should Win: Hardwired…To Self-Destruct or Villains

Dark Horse: Villains or A Deeper Understanding

Comments: Will the Recording Academy be able to deny Metallica? Maybe? Maybe not? If Metallica doesn’t win, hopefully Queens of the Stone Age do.

Alternative 

Best Alternative Music Album

Everything Now (Arcade Fire)

Humanz (Gorillaz)

American Dream (LCD Soundsystem)

Pure Comedy (Father John Misty)

Sleep Well Beast (The National)

Will Win: Everything Now

Should Win: Pure Comedy

Dark Horse: Sleep Well Beast

Comments:  Arcade Fire lost this category the last time they were nominated (Reflektor).  They could easily lose it again, particularly with the likes of Father John Misty and The National competing against them.  Personally, my pick is between Pure Comedy and Sleep Well Beast.  Still, wouldn’t be surprised if Win Butler and company come out on top.