September 12, 201212 yr I always try and listen to all the nominees, and I'm only familiar with three this year (Jessie Ware, Maccabees and Alt-J). Jessie Ware easily takes it out of those for me. However, I'm listening to Ben Howard right now and wondering why the hell I didn't check it out sooner as it's absolutely gorgeous...
September 12, 201212 yr HUZZAH! Another Ben Howard convert, his album really is just lovely and incredibly consistent. Still listening to it regularly after the best part of a year.
September 12, 201212 yr Hmm, that list doesn't seem very exciting to me. Have never understood the love for Ben Howard and Michael Kiwanuka is just DULL. I loved The Maccabees' album when it was first released but I haven't had the urge to go back for repeated listenings. For me, the strongest would be Jessie Ware, although maybe only because it's the one I've heard most recently.
September 12, 201212 yr Hmmmm, that Sam Lee album doesn't sound too bad from the clips on iTunes. I may have to purchase.
September 12, 201212 yr hmmm that's hardly a fantastic list, is it? I think Jessie Ware has a really good chance as does Ben Howard and Alt-J Really hope Plan B doesn't get it.
September 12, 201212 yr Alt-J for me as well Plan B is just too recent, surprised the album was picked up, there are some odd entries there.
September 12, 201212 yr Predictable but pleasing nominations! I'd be happy with any of Alt-J, Ben Howard, Django Django or Jessie Ware for the win.
September 12, 201212 yr An interest set of nominations indeed. I'm for team Django Django on this one. Here's hoping for the first Irish artist to win the Mercury.
September 13, 201212 yr What a dreadful list. Where is the Electronica?. My favourite album on the list is the Field Music one. I'm guessing Alt J or Django Django will win.
September 13, 201212 yr Author I agree, titty. Surely there was an electronic album worthy of inclusion.
September 13, 201212 yr Or RUSTIE. My very favourites never seem to get nominated. I'm gunning for Ben Howard now, though.
September 13, 201212 yr I'd like Ben Howard or Alt-J to win but I think that Alt-J will take the prize home. ^_^ Edited September 13, 201212 yr by Griff
September 15, 201212 yr Ben Howard and Django Django downloading. I think you might like Django Django, it's very good - especially if you like Talk Talk and other such stammer-friendly band names. :D Ben Howard's debut is an Autumn album so a great listen at this time of year IMO. You are a year late though, we've been 'banging the drum' for Ben in the Indie forum since late '11.
September 15, 201212 yr Just checked out a few songs by each of the nominees, definitely going to dig deeper into Lianne La Havas, Django Django, and Alt-J. Might do the same for Jessie ware, Ben Howard, and Field Music. Not sure if my taste is shifting or if it's just an anomaly of a list but I've found a lot more to like about this list than in previous years.
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