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My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance


Background information
Origin Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Emo
Pop punk
Post-Hardcore
Years active 2001—present
Label(s) Reprise Records
Eyeball Records
Associated acts Pencey Prep
Leathermouth
Reggie And The Full Effect
Website Website
Members
Gerard Way
Ray Toro
Mikey Way
Frank Iero
Former members
Matt Pelissier
Bob Bryar



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The xx Album Sales Soar Following Mercury Prize 2010 Win

September 9, 2010
The xx Album Sales Soar Following Mercury Prize 2010 WinSales of The xx's debut album have soared as a result of the band's Mercury Prize triumph earlier this week.

The South London trio's self-titled debut beat eleven other albums to claim the award on Tuesday (September 7).

Music retailer HMV said sales of 'xx' have risen by 448% and that it was now expected to climb back into the top-5 on the UK album chart.

The album debuted at number ten on the countdown when it was first released in August last year.

HMV Music Manager John Hirst said The xx's sales boost showed that the public agreed with the judges' decision.

Of the other nominees, Villagers have also seen a big sales surge, with sales of their debut album 'Becoming A Jackal' rising by 333%.

Sales of twice-nominated Laura Marling's latest album 'I Speak Because I Can' have also increased by 227%.

Mumford & Sons and Biffy Clyro are also expected to remain inside this week's top-10 with their nominated albums, 'Sigh No More' and 'Only Revolutions'.

(by Jason Gregory)



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