Mercury music prize
Posted by: manicatel on 10 September 2008
I'm not a fan of awards ceremonies, too self-congratulatory usually.
Anyway, Elbow's "Seldom seen kid" won album the Mercury prize for best album.
I've not heard all the other contenders, though hopefully I will over time.
SSK is easily my pop album of the year (so far), & may in time be considered a classic.
Its also good to see that a prize can go to proper band that have been around for a few years (SSK is their 4th album, I believe), rather than just the new kid on the block or sting/phil collins veteran types.
Any thoughts, or strong recommendations to listen to the other nominees?
Matt.
Posted on: 10 September 2008 by 555
Burial is my favourite of the 12 shortlisted.
Posted on: 10 September 2008 by Bruce Woodhouse
I think 'The Last Shadow Puppets' was my favourite of the shortlisted albums I'd heard or owned. Great indie guitar pop. Elbow is fine but it does plod a bit. I listened to it again this morning after hearing it had won the prize-and I'm still not sure it really flies.
The British Sea Power album is a bit of a blast if you like that sort of thing.
Bruce
Posted on: 10 September 2008 by JamieWednesday
Is it just me who finds the sound of SSK just a bit harsh when played on the hifi? Which is a shame because in other respects it's very good with some terrific songs.
Posted on: 10 September 2008 by Chillkram
This is Elbow's best work in my opinion.
Posted on: 10 September 2008 by Guido Fawkes
quote:
Its also good to see that a prize can go to proper band that have been around for a few years ...., rather than just the new kid on the block or st*ng/baldy c*ll*ns veteran types.
To mention one of those dreadful people in a post is bad enough, but to put both in the same post is almost unforgivable.
Posted on: 10 September 2008 by BigH47
No floppy hats?
Posted on: 10 September 2008 by Guido Fawkes
quote:
No floppy hats
Denied
Posted on: 10 September 2008 by manicatel
Jamie,
I've got SSK on vinyl, not harsh at all in my system. Haven't heard it on cd.
ROTF.
You are right. Apologies.
Matt.
Posted on: 11 September 2008 by 555
quote:
This is Elbow's best work in my opinion.
Thanks for the link; suddenly I feel quite normal!
Posted on: 11 September 2008 by Andrew Graves
Laura Marling should've won; beautiful voice.
Posted on: 13 September 2008 by madasafish
Elbow are excellent and are the English Wilco. Discuss.
Posted on: 13 September 2008 by gary yeowell
I thought this years Mercury prize had some strong albums but i think Elbow deserved to win with Seldom Seen Kid, in my opinion just edging the amazing In Rainbows from Radiohead.
Posted on: 15 September 2008 by Brucie
Does anyone have the complete short list?
b
Posted on: 15 September 2008 by 555
Posted on: 16 September 2008 by Brucie
555 - many thanks
b
