The Mercury Music Prize shortlist nominees were announced today to limited fanfare. The members of the Excellent Mailing List have been split as to who is deserving of the UK's highest prize for 2004's best record. So what is the list this year?

Basement Jaxx - Kish Kash
Belle and Sebastian - Dear Catastrophe Waitress
Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand
Jamelia - Thankyou
Keane - Hopes and Fears
Snow Patrol - Final Straw
Joss Stone - The Soul Sessions
The Streets - A Grand Don't Come For Free
Ty - Upwards
Amy Winehouse - Frank
Robert Wyatt - Cuckooland
The Zutons - Who Killed....The Zutons

Music industry insiders, artists and journalists will be voting for the final prize which will be announced September 7th. Who do you think is deserving?