Mercury Prize 2013: Arctic Monkeys

The band

Arctic Monkeys are from Sheffield, formed in 2005 and are fronted by Alex Turner.

This is their third nomination for the prestigious Mercury Prize.

They won it in 2006 for their debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not.

Alex Turner has now been nominated four times, as his side project with Miles Kane, The Last Shadow Puppets made the shortlist in 2008.

The album

AM is Arctic Monkeys' fifth studio album and was released in September on Domino Recordings.

It went straight to the top of the charts and is currently the UK's second fastest-selling album of 2013.

Frontman Alex Turner explained to BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe why they decided to name it AM.

"This record feels like exactly where we should be right now, in terms of the sound of it, so it just felt right to initial it."

What the judges say

"This record can remind you what a fantastic rock act they are," Simon Frith, head of the judging panel said.

"Primarily in the most amazing rhythm section and the faith in the noise they make.

"At the same subtly developing the sort of things they are writing about, particularly in terms of sound quality, both the width and the depth of the sound.

"It has an astonishing power but this time it reaches even beyond what we are used to."

The odds

On the day after the nominations were announced, Arctic Monkeys were joint favourites with David Bowie to take the prize.

Now their odds appear to have slipped with most betting sites offering 10/1 for the Sheffield band.

If Arctic Monkeys do take home the prize they will join PJ Harvey as the only act to have ever won it twice.

The winner will be announced on 30 October at a ceremony at London's Roundhouse venue.

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