Kaiser Chiefs say Antony doesn't belong

I have to admit, I thought it was weird that Antony was nominated…

“Controversy has erupted over the inclusion of Antony and the Johnsons’ album I Am a Bird Now on the Mercury music prize shortlist. Despite being born in Chichester, singer Antony Hegarty has spent most of his life in the US, which has raised eyebrows over the release’s inclusion in the shortlist.

“He’s an American, really,” says Nick Hodgson, drummer with Leeds-based nominees Kaiser Chiefs. “It’s a good album, but it’s daft he’s got in on a technicality.””

Kaisers up in arms over Mercury list

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