Mercury nominees

11 April 2012
The Weekender

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The 2004 Albums of the Year, with odds from Ladbrokes and judges' comments:

:: Franz Ferdinand, Franz Ferdinand (9-4) "Art pop masterpiece."
:: The Streets, A Grand Don't Come for-Free (3-1) "A touching, funny and gripping story of life's frustrations in modern Britain."
:: The Zutons - Who Killed The Zutons (3-1) "Welcome to the eccentric, exhilarating and spiky world of The Zutons, inhabited by catchy songs, primal guitars and saxophone."
:: Amy Winehouse, Frank (8-1) "An ebullient blend of raw emotions, sardonic sensibilities and an original take on jazz and R&B."
:: Keane, Hopes and Fears (8-1) "A supremely confident debut unveiling a stunning new British rock voice on a formidable collection of songs,"
:: Snow Patrol, Final Straw (10-1) "An album with massive presence, immediately engaging the listener in the band's emotionally-charged songs."
:: Basement Jaxx, Kish Kash (12-1) "British dance music is alive and kicking."
:: Joss Stone, The Soul Sessions (12-1) "Remarkable showcase of classic soul power."
:: Belle & Sebastian, Dear Catastrophe Waitress (16-1) "An enchanting reminder of the romance of witty and elegant pop songs."
:: Jamelia, Thank You (16-1) "British urban music that sparkles with unusual subtlety and depth,"
:: Robert Wyatt, Cuckooland (25-1) "Robert Wyatt's take on the world is gloriously idiosyncratic, passionate, gentle and inspiring."
:: Ty, Upwards (25-1) "A very British rap record - down to earth, musically diverse and invigoratingly upbeat."
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