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Elbow win 2008 Mercury Music Prize

Manchester band scoop award with their fourth album

Elbow have won this year's Nationwide Mercury Prize for their album 'The Seldom Seen Kid'.

Guy Garvey and co released the album, their fourth, earlier this year to critical acclaim.

The five-piece received the award at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.

NME.COM will have more from the band, including their acceptance speech, soon.

Meanwhile read NME's review of the album now, and see our sister site Uncut's blog for their views on this year's prize.
 

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danncc1701d 

Sep 10, 2008

Fantastic news, I'm made up for them.

Ghvinianidzigol 

Sep 10, 2008

Well deserved. Best album from your island this season for me. Should get an extra Mercury for "One Day Like This" alone.

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Elbow excitedly grapple with their Nationwide Mercury Prize backstage, minutes after receiving the accolade for their fourth album 'The Seldom Seen Kid'. The band will also be awarded £20,000 as part of the prize. Pic: PA Photos

Elbow excitedly grapple with their Nationwide Mercury Prize backstage, minutes after...

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