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James Blake, Katy B, Summer Camp Shortlisted For Guardian First Album Prize
Along with Anna Calvi, Wu Lyf, The Vaccines and more.

The Guardian have announced the shortlist of 10 acts nominated for their First Album Prize 2012.
James Blake, after disappointing in many End Of lists, is one of the big names for his self-titled debut.
Also listed are Katy B, Anna Calvi, Summer Camp, Rustie, Big Deal, SBTRKT, The Vaccines and Jamie Woon.
Wu Lyf complete the billing with their album ‘Go Tell Fire To The Mountain’.
Last year, Gold Panda won the prize for his album ‘Lucky Shiner’.
The complete list of Guardian First Album Award nominations is as follows:
Katy B
Big Deal
James Blake
Anna Calvi
Rustie
SBTRKT
Summer Camp
The Vaccines
Jamie Woon
WU LYF
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