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Author:  dickie [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Mercury Prize
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-14198692
Author:  ethereal [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:04 pm ]
Post subject:  LES Mercury Prize Nomination
http://www.mercuryprize.com/aoty/news.php

Not really one for these sorts of 'competition' but Mercury is probably the best of them. Expect them to give it to the one everybody least expects as usual though :eyeroll:

Anna Calvi well deserved too, stunning debut
Author:  ethereal [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mercury Prize
oops, posted the same time :) Maybe mods can merge
Author:  Pitifuljoy [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mercury Prize
Yeah, PJ!!

What chances do you guys think she has of winning again?
Author:  mart [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mercury Prize
ethereal wrote:
oops, posted the same time :) Maybe mods can merge


your wish :wink:
Author:  sau [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mercury Prize
Pitifuljoy wrote:
Yeah, PJ!!

What chances do you guys think she has of winning again?


For the last few days bookmakers have considered her the joint favourite with Adele and then outright favourite.
Author:  sanvean [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mercury Prize
And now a few words from the talented lady herself (this year's Mercury prize winner):

Harvey said, "I am thankful for this recognition of my work, and look forward to finally being able to attend the event in person in September."

This is Harveys fourth nomination; she was previously nominated for Rid of Me in 1993 and To Bring You My Love in 1995, and in 2001 she won the award with Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea. She accepted the award from her hotel room in Washington DC on September 11, 2001. This latest nomination also marks 10 years since she became the first female to win the Mercury prize and Harvey now stands alongside Radiohead as the most nominated artist in the prizes history. The Awards take place on September 6th.

http://www.pjharvey.net/news.asp?newsid=988&year=2011
Author:  dutchpjotr [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mercury Prize
Clear hint: she would not attend the show for only being nominated.
Author:  Pitifuljoy [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mercury Prize
dutchpjotr wrote:
Clear hint: she would not attend the show for only being nominated.


Really? So it's like the Grammy's? :laugh:

But seriously, I hope that's true. I haven't listened to the other albums that have been nominated, save for a few Adele tracks which I now admit to publicly. /shame. Anyone here have and care to share their thoughts?
Author:  Romario11 [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mercury Prize
all acts nominated attend and perform a song on the night, winner is also decided on the night.. so no clues by who is or isnt there
Author:  Lilium [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:49 am ]
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I really hope she's gonna win it, even though it's not that important since awards are never very indicative to the quality, music is all about tastes.
I think Polly and Anna Calvi really deserve it.
Author:  ethereal [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mercury Prize
Mercury is a strange one Pitifuljoy as it covers all genres. For all I know one of the others might be the best C+W or Rap record in existence though I'm unlikely to give them a listen! Adele would seem a bit contemporary for their usual winner though. Having said that I think Polly has a really strong chance given the albums theme/originality, though would be delighted if Anna Calvi won it also.

(thanks Mart :wink: )
Author:  Cartman [ Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mercury Prize
Well deserved nom
Author:  sau [ Fri Jul 22, 2011 5:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mercury Prize
From today's Daily Mail:

P. J. HARVEY: Let England Shake (2/1)

WHO IS SHE? A Mercury veteran nominated for a record-equalling fourth time.

WHAT’S HER SECRET? On her eighth album, Harvey is still coming up with fresh ideas. Let England Shake delves into military history, from Gallipoli to the Somme.

CAN SHE WIN? Front-runner, but not exactly an easy listen.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar ... ds-newsxml
Author:  soulfadelic [ Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mercury Prize
Who cares about awards? I find it strange that she seems keen to cozy up to these sort of establishment events, especially given her statements in the past about how she doesn't know or necessarily respect the opinions of the people choosing the winner. I mean, look at the nominees. 90% vapidity.
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