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What was the music that made 2009 great? Did you Gaga? Or maybe you went Bat for Lashes instead. Let us know by voting in the 11 categories below.

You can cast your ballot once every 24 hours, so come back often to make your voice heard. (But hurry -- the polls close January 5, 2010, at midnight EST.) We'll publish the final results in SPIN's March issue.PLUS:

• Read SPIN's 40 Best Albums of 2009! Click Here >>
• Complete Coverage of the Year in Music Click Here >>