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That album was subsequently handed over to the xx's savant beatmaker, Jamie xx, who has re-imagined it in a remarkable way, sending Mr. Heron's ghostly vocals through all of his machines.

Going Gaga for Beats and Tunes Andy Beta 2011

From their first release - Jack Peñate's debut single Second, Minute or Hour - came albums by Holy Fuck, El Guincho, and, most significantly, the xx's Mercury Prize-winning debut, xx.

SXSW 2011: The British labels making it big in Austin 2011

Bummed about missing out on tickets for the xx's sold-out show at 9: 30 Club?

Nightlife Agenda Fritz Hahn 2010

There's also a cover of electro hipster outfit the xx's "Islands" that suggests a softer version of "Ray of Light."

Album review: Shakira, "Sale el Sol" Allison Stewart 2010

July's suitably minimal cover of the xx's Shelter will be followed by her slightly more robust version of Cherry Ghost's People Help the People in October.

First sight: Birdy 2011

There's also a cover of electro hipster outfit the xx's "Islands" that suggests a softer version of "Ray of Light."

Allison Stewart reviews 'Sale el Sol' by Shakira Post 2010

From a decidedly indie list, bookmaker William Hill put Dizzee's Tongue N 'Cheek and the xx's eponymous debut album at 4/1 to win the prize.

Mercury prize 2010: Dizzee Rascal and the xx lead nominations 2010

The xx's album has managed to hang on to its artistic credibility while being ubiquitous in the mainstream media (something the Mercury prize seems to value).

Mercury prize nominations: Brits are back on song 2010

Overwhelmed with technology, photographers and familiar faces, it was difficult to make space enough between the flashing lights and feedback to digest most of the day, and The xx's "Sculpture of An Album" proved to be the quietest place to catch up with a friend.

Zara Golden: The Creators Project Overwhelms, Then Underwhelms (SLIDESHOW) 2010

Among the over-layered, sample-stuffed, dubbed-to-death, remix-ready offerings of the current blogosphere, the xx's songs stand sparse and understated, boldly baring catchy, pop-oriented hooks and simple, repetitive choruses.

Beatrice Rothbaum: PHOTOS: The Xx Reveals Honest Confession Beneath Erotic Guise 2010