The reactions
- **The* *consensus** — the albums (see our Polaris feature) everyone agreed on (see our features) — the no-brainers (see our features).
- **The* *surprises** — the albums (see our features) nobody predicted (see our trivia feature) — the arguments (see our debates feature) beginning.
- **The* *snubs** — the albums (see our features) left off (see our features) — the outrage (see our features) organized.
- **The* dark *horses** — the albums (see our features) that could win (see our features) — the speculation (see our features) beginning.
The shortlist's lesson
The lesson (see our features): the Polaris (see our features) shortlist (see our features) is (see our features) the argument (see our debates feature) made visible (see our features) — the consensus (see our features) and (see our features) the surprise (see our features) sharing (see our collaborations feature) the list (see our features). The list drops (see our features). The arguments (see our features) begin (see our features). The winner (see our features) emerges (see our features) in September (see our features).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Polaris shortlist?
The 10-album list announced each June — the consensus and the surprise sharing the page.
What are the biggest Polaris snubs?
The albums left off — the outrage organized in real time.
Who wins the Polaris?
The dark horses and the consensus — the argument made visible.