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]]>These are our top picks for the Hyundai Mercury Prize album of the year.
“Hunter” is a fierce record which celebrates masculinity, feminity, and everything outside and in between. It’s a record which exudes strength and is strikingly unafraid to admit weakness.
Psychodrama is political and personal. Dave leaves no stone unturned in this layered and daring rap album. It is one of the most critically-acclaimed British albums of the year and received five-star reviews from many platforms, including NME.
Slowthai’s grime-punk debut is confrontational and energetic. It is an admirable grime record with punk revival at its core. Off-beat and relentless, Nothing Great About Britain will keep you on your toes.
Little Simz’ fiery new album is bold and unapologetic. It’s heavy on the bass and overflowing with witty lyrics and cynism. Our personal favorite is “I’m Jay Z on my bad day, Shakespeare in my worst day” from the confrontational track “Offence.”
You can view the full shortlist here:
Anna Calvi ‘Hunter’
Black Midi ‘Schlagenheim’
Cate Le Bon ‘Reward’
Dave ‘Psychodrama’
Foals ‘Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 1’
Fontaines D.C. ‘Dogrel’
IDLES ‘Joy as an Act of Resistance’
Little Simz ‘Grey Area’
NAO ‘Saturn’
SEED Ensemble ‘Driftglass’
slowthai ‘Nothing Great About Britain’
The 1975 ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’
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]]>The Mercury Prize is an annual music prize awarded for the best album released in the United Kingdom by a British or Irish act. It is the notable alternative to the Brit Awards and was established in 1992.
This year, the ceremony will take place at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London. The winners will be announced during the ceremony on September 19.
The list of nominees this year includes Anna Calvi, who shattered gender norms in her latest record, Hunter. The politically charged IDLES album Joy as an Act of Resistance also made the list along with Black Midi.
You can view the full list of nominees here:
Anna Calvi – ‘Hunter’
Black Midi – ‘Schlagenheim’
Cate Le Bon – ‘Reward’
Dave – ‘Psychodrama’
Foals – ‘Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 1’
Fontaines D.C. – ‘Dogrel’
IDLES – ‘Joy as an Act of Resistance’
Little Simz – ‘Grey Area’
Nao – ‘Saturn’
Seed Ensemble – ‘Driftglass’
Slowthai – ‘Nothing Great About Britain’
The 1975 – ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’
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]]>The post Hyundai Mercury Prize 2019: These Are the Ones to Watch Out For appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>These are our top picks for the Hyundai Mercury Prize album of the year.
“Hunter” is a fierce record which celebrates masculinity, feminity, and everything outside and in between. It’s a record which exudes strength and is strikingly unafraid to admit weakness.
Psychodrama is political and personal. Dave leaves no stone unturned in this layered and daring rap album. It is one of the most critically-acclaimed British albums of the year and received five-star reviews from many platforms, including NME.
Slowthai’s grime-punk debut is confrontational and energetic. It is an admirable grime record with punk revival at its core. Off-beat and relentless, Nothing Great About Britain will keep you on your toes.
Little Simz’ fiery new album is bold and unapologetic. It’s heavy on the bass and overflowing with witty lyrics and cynism. Our personal favorite is “I’m Jay Z on my bad day, Shakespeare in my worst day” from the confrontational track “Offence.”
You can view the full shortlist here:
Anna Calvi ‘Hunter’
Black Midi ‘Schlagenheim’
Cate Le Bon ‘Reward’
Dave ‘Psychodrama’
Foals ‘Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 1’
Fontaines D.C. ‘Dogrel’
IDLES ‘Joy as an Act of Resistance’
Little Simz ‘Grey Area’
NAO ‘Saturn’
SEED Ensemble ‘Driftglass’
slowthai ‘Nothing Great About Britain’
The 1975 ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’
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]]>The post This Is The Full List of Mercury Prize 2019 Nominees appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>The Mercury Prize is an annual music prize awarded for the best album released in the United Kingdom by a British or Irish act. It is the notable alternative to the Brit Awards and was established in 1992.
This year, the ceremony will take place at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London. The winners will be announced during the ceremony on September 19.
The list of nominees this year includes Anna Calvi, who shattered gender norms in her latest record, Hunter. The politically charged IDLES album Joy as an Act of Resistance also made the list along with Black Midi.
You can view the full list of nominees here:
Anna Calvi – ‘Hunter’
Black Midi – ‘Schlagenheim’
Cate Le Bon – ‘Reward’
Dave – ‘Psychodrama’
Foals – ‘Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 1’
Fontaines D.C. – ‘Dogrel’
IDLES – ‘Joy as an Act of Resistance’
Little Simz – ‘Grey Area’
Nao – ‘Saturn’
Seed Ensemble – ‘Driftglass’
Slowthai – ‘Nothing Great About Britain’
The 1975 – ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’
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