Top 10 Albums of 2004

Suddenly and without warning, December is upon us, so I find no better time than now to post my top 10 albums of 2004 (all released within the year). Now that I look at the list, there should be something for almost everyone in there, so these are great ideas for stocking stuffers!! (I actually don't know anybody who "stuffs stockings," but it's fun to say and puts me in the holiday spirit).


1. Elliott Smith :: From a Basement on the Hill



2. Rufus Wainwright :: Want Two



3. Interpol :: Antics



4. Ambulance, Ltd :: LP



5. A.C. Newman :: Slow Wonder



6. Arcade Fire :: Funeral



7. The Killers :: Hot Fuss



8. Ray LaMontagne :: Trouble



9. Patty Griffin :: Impossible Dream



10. Keane :: Hopes and Fears





And because ten just isn't enough, the honorable mentions are:



U2 :: How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb



The Libertines :: The Libertines



Iron & Wine :: Our Endless Numbered Days




Time to iTune in, people (ha-ha-ha)! And to all my loyal readers, Happy Holidays!