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Post by Admin on Jul 12, 2005 15:15:21 GMT 1
Who do we think could be the contenders to be on the Mercury Music Prize shortlist?
Not too sure when an album has to be out to be eligible, but here are some possible contenders...
There are only ever 12 nominations. I think we need a bit more diversity, so please put forward your ideas as well.
Estelle - The 18th Day
Kasabian - Kasabian (last year?)
Roots Manuva - Awfully Deep
Keisha White - Seventeen
KT Tunstall - Eye To The Telescope
Kaiser Chiefs - Employment
Chemical Brothers - Push The Button
Jem - Finally Woken
Coldplay - X & Y
Gorillaz - Demon Days
James Blunt - Back to bedlam
The official lineup will be announced on 19th July, with the winner announced in September.
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Post by marcus on Jul 12, 2005 16:16:28 GMT 1
Can't see Feeder getting in, unless most of the pannel work for Q magazine, cos that was only 1 of 2 good reviews I read!.
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Post by marcus on Jul 12, 2005 16:16:53 GMT 1
Yup, Kasabian was last year, but was it released AFTER the 2004 Mercurys?.
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Post by dandyhighwayman on Jul 12, 2005 17:18:18 GMT 1
What about someone like Missy Higgins?
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Dee
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Post by Dee on Jul 12, 2005 17:39:05 GMT 1
James Blunt should win but there are some other great artists on that list.
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Post by Robin on Jul 13, 2005 10:16:42 GMT 1
If KT Tunstall's up for the prize they i'd love to see her win it!
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Craig
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Post by Craig on Jul 13, 2005 11:43:41 GMT 1
I think James Blunt may well win it but I'd love Jem to just to boost her album sales a bit more.
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Post by marcus on Jul 13, 2005 20:34:51 GMT 1
Tom McRae "All Maps Welcome" definetly!!!, seen him at the Werchter festival and was brilliant!.
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Post by dandyhighwayman on Jul 13, 2005 21:18:39 GMT 1
Tom McRae "All Maps Welcome" definetly!!!, seen him at the Werchter festival and was brilliant!. If only. I love the album, possibly my favourite of the year so far. |
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Post by IndiElectronica on Jul 14, 2005 14:50:33 GMT 1
as stated in Indie forum - I think Mylo will be entered and likely win it...
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Post by ryan on Jul 16, 2005 2:56:12 GMT 1
Anyone know who the judges are?
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Post by Admin on Jul 19, 2005 14:18:18 GMT 1
The list is as follows...
Antony and the Johnsons: I Am a Bird Now
Bloc Party: Silent Alarm
Coldplay: X&Y
The Go! Team: Thunder,Lightning,Strike
Hard-Fi: Stars of CCTV
KT Tunstall: Eye to the Telescope
Kaiser Chiefs: Employment
The Magic Numbers: The Magic Numbers
Maximo Park: A Certain Trigger
M.I.A.: Arular
Polar Bear: Held on the Tips of Fingers
Seth Lakeman: Kitty Jay
No Mylo!
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Post by LittleChristmasTurkey on Jul 19, 2005 14:40:52 GMT 1
I think it's a rather pathetic list to be honest. But then it usually is. The Mercury Music prize is exactly the kind of musical snobbery that really irritates me.
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Post by marcus on Jul 20, 2005 13:33:05 GMT 1
Kaiser Chiefs all the way!  . |
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