Mercury Prize 2005

Maximo Park are yet another young British band influenced by the post-punk explosion of the early 80's. Their particular angle is bittersweet pop songs about growing up in a small town...not totally dissimilar to the lyrical territory of the Smiths.

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This is one of the most talked about albums of the year by music critics. Put together by the daughter of a Sri Lankan Tamal rebel leader, it is hard-hitting party music blending funk, hip hop, world beat and a wide range of additional influences.

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It is difficult to provide an adequate description for this album. It is nominally free jazz by an accomplished quartet of musicians, but the wide-ranging do-it-yourself attitude is reminiscent of punk.

Lakeman's album is bold, beautiful British folk. It's songs evoke the atmosphere of Britain's windswept moors.

The Go! Team pulls bits and pieces of their sound from all directions to create an exhilarating blend of pop cacophony. Rarely in the past year has pop been this much fun.

The Magic Numbers are 2 pairs of brother-sister siblings that create 3-part harmony pop influenced by the great music of the 50's and 60's. The retro sound fits perfectly with a set of impeccably constructed pop songs.