The Mercury Music Prize 2011 shortlist has been announced – and we at The Quietus are rather pleased with our eight correct predictions. And yet, the absence of the magnificent Wild Beasts and their Smother LP has caused much consternation in our temporary bunker. The 12 finalists are below, but what do you make of the list? Let us know if you’re satisfied or splenetic…
Anna Calvi – Anna Calvi
Elbow – Build A Rocket Boys
James Blake – James Blake
Katy B – On A Mission
Metronomy – The English Riviera
PJ Harvey – Let England Shake
Tinie Tempah – Disc-Overy
Everything Everything – Man Alive
King Creosote & Jon Hopkins – Diamond Mine
Gwilym Simcock – Good Days At Schloss Elmau
Ghostpoet – Peanut Butter Blues & Melancholy Jam
Adele – 21
