The Barclaycard Mercury Prize 2010

On the 20 July 2010, The Barclaycard Mercury Prize 2010 Albums of the Year were announced. Speaking from The Hospital Club in Covent Garden, Lauren Laverne revealed this year's albums:

The Barclaycard Mercury Prize 2010 Albums of the Year Nominees:

(winner in red)

Biffy Clyro 'Only Revolutions'

Villagers 'Becoming A Jackal'

Corinne Bailey Rae 'The Sea'

Mumford & Sons ‘Sigh No More’

Paul Weller 'Wake Up The Nation'

Wild Beasts 'Two Dancers'

Kit Downes Trio ‘Golden’

Laura Marling 'I Speak Because I Can'

Dizzee Rascal 'Tongue N’ Cheek'

Foals 'Total Life Forever'

I Am Kloot 'Sky At Night'

The xx 'xx'

The overall winner of the 2010 Prize was announced at the Barclaycard Mercury Prize Awards Show on Tuesday 7 September.