Elbow's Guy Garvey Says 'Thanks' For Mercury Prize 2011 Nomination

Elbow frontman Guy Garvey given his reaction after the band were nominated for this year's Mercury Prize.

The group, who won the award three years ago, were shortlisted this time around for 'Build A Rocket Boys!'.

“I was on a train to London the first time we were nominated and here I am again! I f*ckin' love trains!!!”, Garvey wrote on Twitter.

“Thanks so much whoever decides. Xx”

Elbow won the Mercury Prize in 2008 for their last album 'The Seldom Seen Kid'.

James Blake, PJ Harvey, Anna Calvi, Metronomy were also nominated for the award – check out the full list of nominees below.

The winner will be announced in December.

Mercury Prize 2011 - Nominations