on 24 february 2010, weller received the godlike genius award at the nme awards. his 2010 album, "wake up the nation", was released in april to critical acclaim, and was subsequently nominated for the mercury music prize. the album also marked his first collaboration with the jam's bassist bruce foxton in 28 years. in may 2010, weller was presented with the ivor novello lifetime achievement award, saying "i've enjoyed the last 33 years i've been writing songs and hopefully, with god's good grace, i'll do some more."