Nice Garvey write up after winning the Mercury

Last Elbow post for now (promise!) – but Garvey writes about winning the Mercury.

Mercury Music Prize – Elbow win!

My mum just IM’ed me here in the US, to tell me that Elbow have won the Mercury Music Prize for their album ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’

I wasn’t convinced that it was a winner – and I know that Burial had some big bets on it, but I’m really happy – it has been my album of the year so far – and now it’ll pick up some more sales and good reviews.

I even had a cheeky tenner on it when it was announced – so I’m richer as well as happier today!

Video : Elbow – The Bones of You

Possibly my favourite track from ‘The Seldom Seen Kid’ – ‘The Bones of You’ gets its single release, accompanied by this superb video.

So I’m there, charging around with a juggernaut brow,
Overdraft speeches and deadlines to make.
Cramming commitments like cats in sack,
Telephone burn and a purposeful gait.