Mercury Prize 2010: The Short List
Wild Beasts, Villagers, Laura Marling, Foals, The xx...
Posted 20th July 2010, 9:52am in News, by DIY News Desk
The Barclaycard Mercury Prize shortlist is quite interesting this year, in how middle-of-the-road it is."This year’s Mercury list includes musicians from all stages of their careers and from contrasting parts of the British Isles," says Simon Frith, Chair of Judges. "It features music that is urban and rural, light and dark, joyful and profound. The records have wit, an abundance of musical energy and their own distinct voices. There is music here to make you laugh, cry, dance and sing. Enjoy!"
The 2010 Albums of the Year 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 overall winner of the 2010 Prize will be decided and announced at the Barclaycard Mercury Prize Awards Show, which will be broadcast live on BBC Two on 7th September 2010.
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