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They faced some pretty tough competition but in the end the Manchester lads walked away with the coveted award, triumphing against the likes of bookies' favourite Burial and alt-rock royalty, Radiohead.
“It’s the best thing that has ever happened to us,” claimed Guy Garvey, during their acceptance speech. With an award so prestigious in their hands, a monstrous sales boost on the way and a 20 grand cheque to take to the bank, we reckon he might just be telling the truth. Well done guys.
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