I suppose my friends would expect me to claim Marina or Ellie’s album my favourite of the year- NO. It’s actually Total Life Forever by Foals. Why? I cannot tell you why apart from it’s beautiful. Spanish Sahara is my favourite song of this year. Easily.

I don’t care for the Mercury Music Prize but I reckon if they or The xx don’t win tomorrow night then there is something seriously wrong. These “experts” know nothing. Speech DeBelle? NO. Just NO. Nobody paid attention to her after she won. Awards are pointless. They’re a pat on the back for those who do not deserve it. Why must they be awarded for what they do? It’s an ego boost.

Back to what’s important.

Foals. Total Life Forever is a stunning album. You have to lie down and close your eyes to listen to them…or go for a long walk. It’s just gorgeous. Everything about this is out of this world.

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