The XX

Congratulations go to The XX, this years Mercury Prize winner. Of all the nominations, they've created the most original, forward thinking album, despite my love affair with Foals.

It's also nice not to see a band suffer backlash from being so heavily favoured, I find that the Mercury's sometimes choose the most unexpected album for the hell of it (here's looking at you Speech Debelle).

I genuinely think The XX deserved to win more than any other record on the list.

Thoughts?

The XX

Personal highlights:

Crystalised

Heart Skipped A Beat

Shelter

Basic Space