Hey, RR folks!!

Still vacationing and still listening to some very cool music, beachside.

Picked up a British newspaper (at a Florida Walgreens of all places!! -- ton of Brits in Florida, Mike!!) and couldn't help but notice this year's Mercury Prize.

This is one list that I anticipate each year because it has inevitably turned me onto some excellent new music, in the past.

F.Y.I., this year's shortlist looks like there's tons to discover and (as is often the case, RRers have already mentioned some of these new releases) reflect upon.

Antony and the Johnsons - I Am a Bird Now
Bloc Party - Silent Alarm
Coldplay - X&Y
The Go! Team - Thunder, Lightning, Strike
Hard-Fi - Stars of CCTV
Kaiser Chiefs - Employment (hey, FA, when I get home we'll have to talk!!)
Seth Lakeman - Kitty Jay
The Magic Numbers - The Magic Numbers
M.I.A. - Arular
Maxïmo Park - A Certain Trigger
Polar Bear - Held on the Tips of Fingers
KT Tunstall - Eye to the Telescope

* Nationwide Mercury Prize: http://www.nationwidemercurys.com/

So.........
What are your comments on some of these that you have already heard. Are they worthy??
Cheers,
audiobill