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Primal Scream
Primal Scream


Background information
Origin Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Acid House
Industrial
Experimental
Years active 1982—present
Label(s) B-Unique Records
Creation Records
Associated acts The Stone Roses
Spirea X
Adventures in Stereo
The Jesus and Mary Chain
Website Website
Members
Mani
Bobby Gillespie
Andrew Innes
Martin Duffy
Darrin Mooney
Barrie Cadogan
Former members
Jim Beattie
Paul Harte
Jim Hunt
Denise Johnson
Duncan Mackay
Tom McGurk
Stuart May
Henry Olsen
Steve Sidelnyk
Gavin Skinner
Martin St. John
Phillip 'Toby' Tomanov
Paul Mulraney
Robert "Throb" Young



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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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