There were many names suggested for this year's Mercury prize prior to the nominations announced this morning, some of which have been thrown out completely. But first we'll start with the ones who made it on to the list for best album of the year:
Florence and the Machine – Lungs
Kasabian – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
Bat for Lashes – Two Suns
La Roux – La Roux
Glasvegas – Glasvegas
Speech Debelle – Speech Therapy
Friendly Fires – Friendly Fires
The Horrors – Primary Colours
Lisa Hannigan – Sea Sew
The Invisible – The Invisible
Led Bib – Sensible Shoes
Sweet Billy Pilgrim – Twice Born Men
A Music Week industry poll put Florence and the Machine as the favourite earlier this week, while a quick sweep of the office has it hovering between Friendly Fires and the Horrors. But what about Lily Allen, Doves, Micachu and the Shapes, and all the others we were convinced would make the grade? No doubt you have your personal favourites, so we want to hear who you think is missing. Remember the criteria: the album must be by a British or Irish band or artist and must have been released after July 2008.
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