Most Puzzling Mercury Omission? These New Puritans

There's always one omission from the Mercury shortlist that has the NME team collectively scratching our heads in disbelief. Last year, we couldn't fathom how Metronomy's 'Night's Out' wasn't deemed an absolutely ideal candidate. Wow, that one still smarts actually, *shudder*. There’s some great albums in this year’s list, no doubt. Seven NME cover stars no less. No one can deny the revelatory impact a band like The XX have had. Or the amazing organic stir that Mumford have caused over t...

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