Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/Mercury Prize/archive1


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The list was promoted by Matthewedwards 19:06, 11 July 2009.

Mercury Prize

 * Nominator(s): The Rambling Man (talk) 17:26, 24 June 2009 (UTC)

Following my literary success, the music one is next, hence my attempt here. List is 50% fatter than when I found it, is now appropriately cited, formatted nicely (in my opinion), illustrated with both free and fair use images, and is not a content fork. I'd be thrilled to bits to receive as much comment, suggestion, support or otherwise as possible. And, by now, you know that I'll be working 24/7/365 to fix up anything standing in the way of the list's promotion. Thank you, as ever, for your precious time in reviewing and commenting. The Rambling Man (talk) 17:26, 24 June 2009 (UTC)


 * Comments from
 * General
 * Dabs, external links check out fine.
 * Great work =]
 * Lead
 * The Mercury Prize, formerly called the Mercury Music Prize and currently known as the Barclaycard Mercury Prize for sponsorship reasons, is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland. -- Wouldn't it be "and" as opposed to or?
 * Either is fine I think. The official website uses "or" so that's what I've gone for.  The Rambling Man (talk) 08:55, 26 June 2009 (UTC)
 * It is often observed that bands who are nominated for, or indeed win the prize experience a large increase in album sales, particularly for the lesser known nominees. -- +Comma after win the prize
 * Done. The Rambling Man (talk) 08:55, 26 June 2009 (UTC)
 * However, despite being regarded by many as highly prestigious,[7][8][9] it has been suggested that being nominated for or winning the Mercury Prize could be a curse on a career in music. -- Is there like a main reason as to why its regarded as such?-- T  ru  c  o   503 00:56, 26 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Details added. The Rambling Man (talk) 08:55, 26 June 2009 (UTC)


 * Support -- Previous issues resolved/clarified; list meets WP:WIAFL.-- T ru  c o   503 16:07, 26 June 2009 (UTC)

Support, all issues resolved. Dabomb87 (talk) 20:27, 3 July 2009 (UTC)

Sources look good. Dabomb87 (talk) 02:46, 1 July 2009 (UTC)

Support, will meet WP:WIAFL once alt text is added. Good raise  03:12, 10 July 2009 (UTC)
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