This year’s Mercury Prize judging panel have deemed an album containing Galway Girl as worthy of a nomination.
Ed Sheeran‘s magpie of a record Divide is the most high profile name on the 2017 shortlist, judges which included Marcus Mumford and Jamie Cullum clearly delving deep into their musical expertise by putting forward the multi-million selling LP.
Much more pleasing is the nomination for Loyle Carner’s debut effort Yesterday’s Gone, while another gloriously fluid release from Alt-J is also recognised.
The winner of the 2017 Mercury Prize will be announced at a London ceremony on September 14th.
2017 Mercury Prize shortlist:
Alt-J – Relaxer
The Big Moon – Love In The 4th Dimension
Blossoms – Blossoms
Loyle Carner – Yesterday’s Gone
Dinosaur – Together, As One
Glass Animals – How to Be a Human Being
J Hus – Common Sense
Sampha – Process
Ed Sheeran – ÷
Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer
Kate Tempest – Let Them Eat Chaos
The xx – I See You