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.