One of the most astonishing, arresting and captivating albums in living memory, the title of Album Of The Year has been claimed by Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly.
The politically charged, sonically inspired record beat out a host of big name - and elite quality - challengers, including another from a Compton native, Dr Dre. His long-awaited comeback LP, named after his neighbourhood, charted at No. 7.
Above him, though, were a host of Irish acts, with Glen Hansard and Villagers claiming top 5 berths. Didn't He Ramble and Darling Arithmetic are two of the finest albums to emerge from this island in many years, so it's only right they take a place near the summit.
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