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The Complete Mercurys

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6 Music takes a look at the albums on the 2010 Mercury Music Prize shortlist.

logo for The Complete Mercurys - Biffy Clyro - Only Revolutions
The Complete Mercurys - Biffy Clyro - Only Revolutions

Biffy Clyro present tracks from their Mercury-nominated album Only Revolutions. The band features brothers James and Ben Johnson from Ayrshire.

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logo for The Complete Mercurys - Corinne Bailey Rae - The Sea
The Complete Mercurys - Corinne Bailey Rae - The Sea

Corinne Bailey Rae presents tracks from her Mercury-nominated album The Sea, which was a top 10 album in both the UK and US.

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logo for The Complete Mercurys - Dizzee Rascal - Tongue N' Cheek
The Complete Mercurys - Dizzee Rascal - Tongue N' Cheek

6 Music looks at Dizzee Rascal's Mercury-nominated fourth album Tongue N' Cheek. Dizzee won the 2003 Mercury Prize with his debut album, Boy In Da Corner.

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logo for The Complete Mercurys - Foals - Total Life Forever
The Complete Mercurys - Foals - Total Life Forever

Foals present tracks from their Mercury-nominated album Total Life Forever. The Oxford-based five-piece are fronted by Yannis Philippakis.

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logo for The Complete Mercurys - I Am Kloot - Sky At Night
The Complete Mercurys - I Am Kloot - Sky At Night

I Am Kloot introduce tracks from their Mercury-nominated album Sky At Night. Formed in Manchester in 1999, the band are Peter Jobson, Andy Hargreaves and songwriter John Bramwell.

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logo for The Complete Mercurys - Kit Downes Trio - Golden
The Complete Mercurys - Kit Downes Trio - Golden

The Kit Downes Trio present tracks from their Mercury-nominated album Golden. The group are pianist Kit Downes, double bassist Calum Gourlay and drummer James Maddren.

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logo for The Complete Mercurys - Laura Marling - I Speak Because I Can
The Complete Mercurys - Laura Marling - I Speak Because I Can

6 Music looks at Laura Marling's Mercury-nominated album I Speak Because I Can, which was recorded in part at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios with producer Ethan Jones.

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logo for The Complete Mercurys - Mumford and Sons - Sigh No More
The Complete Mercurys - Mumford and Sons - Sigh No More

Mumford and Sons present tracks from their Mercury nominated album Sigh No More, their debut album.

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logo for The Complete Mercurys - Paul Weller - Wake Up The Nation
The Complete Mercurys - Paul Weller - Wake Up The Nation

Paul Weller presents tracks from his Mercury-nominated album Wake Up The Nation, which features My Bloody Valentine's Keith Shields and former Jam member Bruce Foxton.

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logo for The Complete Mercurys - The Best of The Complete Mercurys
The Complete Mercurys - The Best of The Complete Mercurys

A chance to hear highlights from all 12 of the Mercury-nominated albums, presented by the artists involved.

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logo for The Complete Mercurys - The XX - XX
The Complete Mercurys - The XX - XX

6 Music takes a look the band's Mercury-nominated self-titled debut album, which features the singles Crystalised, VCR, Basic Space and Islands.

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logo for The Complete Mercurys - Villagers - Becoming A Jackal
The Complete Mercurys - Villagers - Becoming A Jackal

Villagers present tracks from their Mercury-nominated album Becoming A Jackal. Conor O'Brien played most of the instruments on the album himself, as well as creating the artwork.

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logo for The Complete Mercurys - Wild Beasts - Two Dancers
The Complete Mercurys - Wild Beasts - Two Dancers

Wild Beasts present tracks from their Mercury-nominated album Two Dancers. This is the band's second album and it was co-produced by Richard Formby.

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