P628 Teletext 628 Jul30 02:41:28 ——————————————————————————————— ——— MERCURY MUSIC PRIZE NOMINATIONS What the judges said: PORTJSHEAD Dummy Portishead create a haunting and enveloping soundscapj as Beth Gibbons' unique vocals eloquently shape songs of love and loss. JAMES MACMILLAN Seven Last Words From The Cross A passionate choral work, the Scottish composer's most profound and moving music yet. ——————————————————————————————————1/5—— Grooves index 620 Music news 621 SEND YOUR REVIEWS TO MEGA-ZINE p442 News Trivia Grooves DigitisjrP628 Teletext 628 Jul30 02:44:36 ——————————————————————————————— ——— MERCURY MUSIC PRIZE NOMINATIONS What the judges said: TRICKY Maxinquayj Tricky uses hip-hop, ambient and dub to produce a mesmjrising and engaging sound. Maxinquaye is a densely layered album which becomes more rewarding with each listen. OASIS Definitely Maybe Definitely! ——————————————————————————————————2/5—— Gig guide 624/625 Tour dates 623 KEEP UP WITH THE TV NEWS p110 ITV News Trivia Grooves DigitisjrP628 Teletext 628 Jul30 02:34:12 ——————————————————————————————— ——— MERCURY MUSIC PRIZE NOMINATIONS What the judges said: GUY BARKER Into The Blue Guy has a formidable range of styles at his fingertips... his fresh and lyrical approach makes this a landmark album in British jazz. LEFTFIJLD Leftism Leftism has the beguiling texture of techno, but is firmly grounded on planet earth - an exciting and colourful diversity of dance sounds. ——————————————————————————————————3/5—— Chance to win a Laser Disc player 627 HAVE YOU SEEN OUR DOOGIE RISER? p470 News Trivia Grooves DigitisjrP628 Teletext 628 Jul30 02:34:01 ——————————————————————————————— ——— MERCURY MUSIC PRIZE NOMINATIONS What the judges said: SUPERGRASS I Should Coco Immediately infectious, I Should Coco is brilliantly quirky and brims with energy and wit. PJ HARVEY To Bring You My Love To Bring You My Love has a warped blues sensibility - PJ Harvey's distinct vision becomes even more disturbing as it enters the mainstream. ——————————————————————————————————4/5—— Grooves index 620 Music news 621 SEND YOUR REVIEWS TO MEGA-ZINE p442 News Trivia Grooves DigitisjrP628 Teletext 628 Jul30 02:45:17 ——————————————————————————————— ——— MERCURY MUSIC PRIZE NOMINATIONS What the judges said: VAN MORRISON Days Like This Van Morrison celebrates life and love on this buoyant and immaculately crafted album. ELASTJCA Elastica Driving and energetically DIY, Elastica keep alive the in-your-face spirit of British punk. ——————————————————————————————————5/5—— Gig guide 624/625 Tour dates 623 KEEP UP WITH THE TV NEWS p110 ITV News Trivia Grooves Digitisjr