2008 Nationwide Mercury Prize Albums
Estelle - Shine
Shine is 28-year-old Londoner Estelle Swaray's second album and was recorded with John Legend as executive producer. Shine also features contributions from artists such as Kanye West and Wyclef Jean. The album includes the single American Boy, which was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. 'The amazing Estelle stamps her vivid personality on a refreshing variety of musical moods - radiant, contemporary soul music' The Judging Panel
British Sea Power - Do You Like Rock Music?
British Sea Power is a four-piece band comprising brothers Yan and Hamilton Wilkinson, along with Matthew Wood and Martin Noble. Formed in 2000 in Cumbria, the band are now based in Brighton. Their third album for Rough Trade, Do You Like Rock Music? features the singles No Lucifer and Waving Flags. 'Who wouldn't like rock music when it is as joyfully eccentric, noisy and exciting as this?' The Judging Panel
Neon Neon - Stainless Style
Neon Neon features Gruff Rhys from Super Furry Animals and producer Boom Bip. Guests on the album include Welsh singer Cate Le Bon. Stainless Style, released in March 2008 on Lex Records, is a conceptual album based around the controversial life of automobile mogul John DeLorean. 'Chrome-plated electro-rock - a thrilling musical ride' The Judging Panel
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