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20 July 2010

Mercury Prize shortlist announced

Nominees for the top music award include Corinne Bailey Rae, the xx and Dizzee Rascal.

By Mike Sweeney

The shortlist for the 2010 Mercury Prize has been announced. According to a panel of judges drawn from across the music industry, the top 12 albums of the past year are:

Paul Weller, Wake Up the Nation

Mumford and Sons, Sigh No More

Corinne Bailey Rae, The Sea

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Villagers, Becoming a Jackal

Biffy Clyro, Only Revolutions

Wild Beasts, Two Dancers

Kit Downes Trio, Golden

Laura Marling, I Speak Because I Can

Dizzee Rascal, Tongue N’ Cheek

Foals, Total Life Forever

I Am Kloot, Sky At Night

The xx, xx

The overall winner will be announced at an awards show in September. But which albums have they missed? Tell us in the comment thread below.

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