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Arctic Monkeys Win 2006 Mercury Prize

September 5th 2006 23:45

It's official - the British music prize which everyone from London to Dublin covets, has been given to Sheffield startups and worldwide phenomenon, Arctic Monkeys. The prize was given for their work on their debut album, "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not" which was released in December of 2005. The prize ceremony took place at Grosvenor House Hotel, and was presented by Jools Holland. Apart from the prize itself, the band were also awarded twenty thousand pounds.

The Mercury Prize has been around since 1992, with Primal Scream being the first winner for their album "Screamadelica." What's good about these awards is that they deicde on the winner based upon the strength of their music, rather than the strength of their sales. 2006's nominations were:

Arctic Monkeys - 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not'
Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan - 'Ballad Of The Broken Seas'
Editors - 'The Back Room'

Guillemots - 'Through The Windowpane'
Richard Hawley - 'Coles Corner'
Hot Chip - 'The Warning'
Muse - 'Black Holes & Revelations'
Zoe Rahman - 'Melting Pot'

Lou Rhodes - 'Beloved One'
Scritti Politti - 'White Bread Black Beer'
Sway - 'This Is My Demo'
Thom Yorke - 'The Eraser'

Still not sure how Thom Yorke got on that list, but that's not to say he didn't want it. Even Muse, who are usually publicly uninterested in such awards, stated that they wouldn't mind the award, though the cash prize wasn't necessary for them. Out of the nominations, I guess Arctic Monkeys is really the standout choice - Muse's latest offering just wasn't as strong as "Absolution," and the Editors' album was plain boring. Congrats go to Arctic Monkeys - God knows that, if critical predictions are true, people will forget the Monkeys in about a year's time.

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Comment by Luke

September 6th 2006 12:54

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I love Muse's new stuff, sounds wicked.

I don't think the Arctic Monkeys will disappear unless it's of their own volition. I don't see how an album that good can be written if they didn't have enough talent to even follow it up with something even slightly as good.

Comment by Jimbo

September 6th 2006 13:59

When the Arctic Monkeys first became a worldwide phenomenon, British critics were very critical, saying that it was unlikely that the Monkeys would be able to sustain such popularity. Of course, these critics are the same guys who equate everything either to Oasis or Radiohead, so you can never be sure. In my own opinion, there's still a chance for it to go in either direction. There's every chance that the Monkeys are simply a one trick puppy, but then again that might have it in them to last two or three decades. Ok maybe a little exaggerated, but my point is that there's simply no telling at the moment. Of course, dropping your bass player less than six months into your popular music career isn't a good sign, but as I said, there's simply no telling.

Comment by Luke

September 7th 2006 03:23

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yeah but the Arctic Monkeys album is SOOOOOO good.

Comment by Chantal

September 12th 2006 12:38

I strongly refute that! Damn critics!

I read someone elses review that rendered them the best news rocknroll has had since Nirvana, I dont necessarily agree with that either.

I just think they're pretty awesome and so young too.. good on 'em! I hope they're around for a long time!

Comment by Jimbo

September 12th 2006 12:40

I'm not against them making it big whatsoever, it's just that I think it will definitely be hard for them to keep their current status in one or two albums' time.

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