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This show plays music from many 2009 Mercury Prize shortlist nominees (with ‘Nominees’ indicated next to their name). It also includes some artists that many say *should’ve* been included in the shortlist (indicated with ‘not included’ next to them). You be the judge!

The Mercury Prize recognizes the year’s best album by a British or Irish artistIt’s a £20,000 (about $35,000 Cdn) prize and comes with a tremendous growth in industry and fan recognition. Even shortlisters see their CD sales rise. The 2009 winner will be announced at a London ceremony on Sept. 8. Last year’s winner was Elbow’s ‘Seldom Seen Kid’.

The show includes my pick for this year’s winner and why i chose him… or her!

Today’s show includes music from: Kasabian, Florence & the Machine, Speech Debelle, Leb Bib, The Horrors, a special Bat for Lashes remix, and much more!

Playlist:

Kasabian (Nominee)
West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
- underdog

La Roux (Nominee)
CD La Roux
- armour love

Speech Debelle (Nominee)
CD Speech Therapy
- daddy’s little girl

The Invisible (Nominee)
CD The Invisible
- Monster’s walz

Micachu and the Shapes (not included)
CD Jewellery
- calculator

The Horrors (Nominee)
CD Primary Colors
- I can’t control myself

Led Bib (Nominee)
CD Sensible Shoes
- Yes again

Doves (not included).
CD Kingdom of Rust
- winter hill

Bat for lashes (Nominee)
CD Two suns
- daniel (remix)

White Lies (not included)
CD White Lies
- E.S.T.

…and my pick for Mercury Prize Winner:

Florence and the Machine (Nominee)
CD Lungs
- rabbit heart (raise it up)