Although i was live twittering the Australian Music Prize (AMP) ceremony last Friday i’ve been slack posting the pictures.
Modelled on the British Mercury Prize, the $30000 AMP is given to the album deemed the best released in 2008 by a panel of judges.
Eddie Current Suppression Ring were the lucky winners this year for their album Primary Colours.
They’re a popular choice: critical darlings who’ve yet to really achieve mainstream success who could do with a cash boost.
Not that there’s any ill will towards The Presets but many were relieved they didn’t win since the’ve won almost everything else there is to win already and don’t need the extra cash.
The runner up Red Bull Prize of $15000 "in recognition of outstanding potential" was given to Jack Ladder.
For my money i reckon the best Australian albums were Cut Copy‘s In Ghost Colours or The Drones Havilah.
After the formalities were over The Scare played a short set. The most entertaining part of the day. I’ll bet they’re up for the 2009 AMP for oozevoodoo.
How can you beat a band with the name of a power engineering device? I mean come on, it’s all about eddy currents man! 😉
oh man! eddie current and jack ladder!
i felt so warm and fuzzy on the inside that day, like the universe had just started moving in the right direction.
love it!