The latest in John De Loreanhttp://altrocknews.com/topic/john-de-lorean2010-06-12T14:13:48ZShadowy character is surprise favourite for Mercury Prize2010-06-12T14:13:48ZAFP Global Editiontag:altrocknews.com,2010-06-12:/shadowy-character-surprise-favourite-mercury-prize-193505a/<div><p>Dubstep artist Burial is the surprise early favourite to claim <a title="United Kingdom" href="/topic/United+Kingdom" >Britain</a>'s prestigious Nationwide Mercury Music Prize, awarded annually for the country's best album, according to bookmakers on Wednesday.</p><p>Previous winners of the award include <a title="Portishead" href="/topic/Portishead" >Portishead</a>, <a title="Dizzee Rascal" href="/topic/Dizzee+Rascal" >Dizzee Rascal</a>, <a title="Franz Ferdinand" href="/topic/Franz+Fer...