So, as I’m sure many of you have already heard, this years Mercury Prize nominees have now been announced.
After the shock win by Speech Debelle last year it’ll be interesting to see who the panel of critics decide upon from this years collection of albums, which are;
Biffy Clyro – Only Revolutions
Corinne Bailey Rae – The Sea
Dizzee Rascal – Tongue N’ Cheek
Foals – Total Life Forever
I Am Kloot – Sky at Night
Kit Downes Trio – Golden
Laura Marling – I Speak Because I Can
Mumford & Sons – Sigh No More
Paul Weller – Wake Up the Nation
The xx – xx
Villagers – Becoming a Jackal
Wild Beasts – Two Dancers
The general consensus seems to be swinging towards The xx with Dizzee Rascal a close second, personally I’m backing either Laura Marling or Wild Beasts to scoop the illustrious prize. Who are you backing?
The Mercury Prize winner will be announced September 7th.
