Album of the Year

Bettye Lavette Blackbirds-hi
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Five stars for Bettye LaVette's "Blackbirds"

WorkingLongGame
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"Working the Long Game" by Bill Lloyd is a solid contender for album of the year

The xx won the Mercury Prize for their self-titled debut album. The award was announced in London during ceremonies held on September 7th at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
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The xx win the 2010 Mercury Prize