32⁰, 90% humidity, and my brain is melting. I need a #soundtrack to reset, to upload, to remedy.

You Can't Steal My Joy by #EzraCollective is, in the words of Rolling Stone, "a lean exuberance to this band that demands a dancing response" and, yeah. Mood this.

Prog jazz with blues undertones, and a bop to make you smile in the best of times, the worst of times.

And they won the #MercuryPrize recently. Something tells me this is the start of something big.

The #EzraCollective has won the #MercuryPrize for 2023.

🗣️🗣️🗣️🗯️🗯️🗯️

https://news.sky.com/story/mercury-prize-2023-winner-announced-as-ezra-collective-12956600

EZRA COLLECTIVE!!!!! #MercuryPrize

Thought that all the artists performing live at the #MercuryPrize awards really rose to the occasion tonight.

Jessie Ware knocking it out of the park at the start of this #MercuryPrize programme

#FreeYourself

#MercuryPrize

Heavy Heavy - Young Fathers

Stunning, stunning record! Permits so much space, yet equally energetic throughout. Keeps you on your toes throughout.

5/5

#MercuryPrize

Nymph - Shygirl

Unfortunately this did nothing for me whatsoever. All a bit repetitive throughout and not a huge fan of the vocals either.

2.75/5

#MercuryPrize

Messy - Olivia Dean

There was a real moment where I thought that this could be a really interesting pop record with UFO, but for the most part it's neo-soul that's been done countless times. Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed the album, I wanted a bit more.

3.5/5

#MercuryPrize

hugo - Loyle Carner

I mean, what can I say about this album? It's incredible. Deeply personal, tackling his identity, his relationships and his heritage. The opening two tracks are phenomenal.

5/5

#MercuryPrize

I Love You Jennifer B - Jockstrap

An ever changing mix of music, always keeps you on your toes. I really like this album, but don't quite love it.

4/5

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That! Feels Good! - Jessie Ware

I have a real soft spot for this album! It's a fantastic pop record, with disco tinged songs. Free Yourself is an absolute gem of a track.

4.75/5

#MercuryPrize

Actual Life 3 - Fred Again..

This was fine, but not exactly exciting. A couple of tracks that had my ears pick up, but nothing to truly grab me.

3/5

#MercuryPrize

Beautiful And Brutal Yard - J Hus

I don't get this nomination at all (I know I'm not exactly the target audience for this).

👍 - production wise, it was pretty great.

👎 - Lyrically some of it is seriously questionable and some songs ended up being samey

2/5

#MercuryPrize

Where I'm Meant To Be - Ezra Collective

One of my favourite albums from last year. This album is a joy from start to finish. As the lady who spoke to TJ says, music has the power to change your mood.

4.5/5

#MercuryPrize

The Car - Arctic Monkeys

Continuing on from the lounge rock sound of Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino, but for me without the same level of tunes. Not to say it's a bad album though.

Best track - There'd Better Be A Mirrorball

3/5

Going to start a #MercuryPrize list, so that I will have heard all of the albums prior to the ceremony. So here goes!

Have been listening to the #mercuryprize short list all day today. Some really great stuff!

Currently rooting for Jockstrap or Lankum.

This year's #MercuryPrize shortlist is pretty damn solid! The Loyle Carner, Ezra Collective and Lankum albums are phenomenal. I do have a real soft spot for the Jessie Ware album as well.

£175 x 220 = £38.5k🏦 < £25k🏆
Sponsoring the #MercuryPrize really must be ‘free now’..
(🎵 #arts)