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Devendra Banhart - Rejoicing In The Hands
May 4, 2004
Singer-Songwriter
,
Contemporary Folk
,
Freak Folk
Score
100
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2
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Gwen Stefani - Love. Angel. Music. Baby.
November 12, 2004
Dance-Pop
,
R&B
Score
100
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3
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Help She Can't Swim - Fashionista Super Dance Troupe
December 26, 2004
Post-Punk
,
Indie Rock
Score
100
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Amazon
4
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The Streets - A Grand Don't Come For Free
May 18, 2004
UK Hip Hop
Score
100
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5
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The Datsuns - Outta Sight/Outta Mind
June 7, 2004
Hard Rock
,
Garage Rock
Score
90
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6
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The Beta Band - Heroes to Zeros
April 26, 2004
Indie Rock
Score
90
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7
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Arcade Fire - Funeral
September 14, 2004
Indie Rock
,
Chamber Pop
Score
90
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Spotify
8
.
Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway
November 30, 2004
Pop Rock
,
Alternative Rock
,
Post-Grunge
Score
90
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9
.
Aberfeldy - Young Forever
August 1, 2004
Score
90
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10
.
Annie - Anniemal
September 28, 2004
Electropop
,
Dance-Pop
Score
90
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Amazon
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Spotify
11
.
The Futureheads - The Futureheads
October 26, 2004
Post-Punk Revival
,
Indie Rock
Score
90
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Music
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12
.
Graham Coxon - Happiness in Magazines
May 17, 2004
Indie Rock
Score
90
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Spotify
13
.
Rufus Wainwright - Want Two
November 16, 2004
Singer-Songwriter
,
Chamber Pop
,
Art Pop
,
Baroque Pop
Score
80
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Amazon
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Spotify
14
.
The Delgados - Universal Audio
September 20, 2004
Indie Rock
Score
80
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Amazon
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Spotify
15
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Razorlight - Up All Night
June 28, 2004
Indie Rock
Score
80
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Amazon
Music
Spotify
16
.
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - Shake The Sheets
October 19, 2004
Indie Rock
Score
80
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Amazon
Music
Spotify
17
.
Nas - Street's Disciple
November 30, 2004
Hardcore Hip Hop
,
East Coast Hip Hop
Score
80
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18
.
Reuben - Racecar Is Racecar Backwards
June 21, 2004
Post-Hardcore
,
Alternative Rock
,
Emo
Score
80
Source →
Amazon
19
.
The Black Keys - Rubber Factory
September 7, 2004
Blues Rock
Score
80
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20
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Dogs Die in Hot Cars - Please Describe Yourself
July 12, 2004
Indie Pop
,
Indie Rock
Score
80
Source →
Amazon
Music
Spotify
21
.
Eagles of Death Metal - Peace, Love, Death Metal
March 23, 2004
Score
80
Source →
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Music
Spotify
22
.
Badly Drawn Boy - One Plus One Is One
June 21, 2004
Indie Pop
,
Chamber Pop
Score
80
Source →
Amazon
Music
Spotify
23
.
Faithless - No Roots
June 29, 2004
House
Score
80
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Spotify
24
.
The Dears - No Cities Left
October 12, 2004
Indie Rock
Score
80
Source →
Amazon
Music
Spotify
25
.
VHS or Beta - Night on Fire
September 21, 2004
Dance-Punk
,
Electro House
Score
80
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NOTE:
This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings DIY awarded albums throughout 2004.
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