The Mercury Prize Album of the year nominations are out

The Mercury Prize nominations are out. Every year, the Mercury Prize picks out the best album released in the past year by a British or an Irish act. The coveted prize is known for its tastemaking decisions and has often presciently given the award to albums that have gone on to become era defining. Previous winners have included ‘Screamadelica’ by Primal Scream; ‘Different Class’ by Pulp; ‘Boy in da Corner’ by Dizzee Rascal; ‘An Awesome Wave’ by Alt-J; and last year’s winner, ‘Collapsed in Sunbeams’ by Arlo Parks. The winner will be announced on 8 September at the Mercury Prize Ceremony, afte…

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