Villagers

Twenty-seven Strangers

The bus was late

And forced us all to congregate

Twenty-seven strangers

Made to stand and wait

The Pact (I'll Be Your Fever)

But you knew this is all I need

 no more or no less

Your highness I bow to thee 

and to thee this I confess

I was lost in a forest 

but now I'm a believer

So you'd be my master 

and I'll be your fever

I personally really do not like The Barclycard Mercury Music Prize. It gets under my skin. I think the fact a small group of 'Industry professionals' get to decide what gets titled as 'ALBUM OF THE YEAR' is a bit unfair. 

Think about how many fantastic albums were released this year.

The Xx's debut album in my opinion is not one. 

'Bad awkward Disco music' is the best description of this years winner I have come across in conversation so far. 

However, I'll eat part of my hat as the Barclycard Mercury Music Prize did introduce me to Villagers who I have not stopped listening to since. A fantastic debut album filled with lyrical poetry and simply beautiful structure and melody combinations. 

So yeah, don't let the nomination for The Barclycard Mercury Music Prize put you off, this album is brilliant and these two songs are just a taster for this young talented song writers brilliance. 

Plus its sponsored by a bank. What kind of music prize is sponsored by a bank?

Banks suck.

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