Here are some other records that I thought deserved mention in 2004:
Ash- Orpheus: This album is Ash at its poppiest. Due to stupid American record companies, this didn't see the light of day here. It was well worth the $30 bucks that I paid for it. "Starcrossed" is one of the best Ash ballads.
The Streets- A Grand Don't Come For Free: The second best concept album of 2004. The story unfolds like a cheesy gangster movie without the murder, and the vocals are downright whiny. Yet, it is super compelling. "Dry Your Eyes" is the most unexpected song of the year, a tender ballad from a man who says, "You're maybe a 9.5 in 4 beers time."
Handsome Boy Modelling School- White People: I found this album everything I wanted in a producer driven album. The blend of artists was spectacular, and "If It Wasn't For You" was a great flashback to De La Soul's heyday. And Franz Ferdinand continues its domination of the world with "A World Gone Mad."
Ben Kweller- On My Way: The first Ben Kweller album is a classic, and "On My Way" delves deeper into his country roots. Also, he has been chillin with Kings of Leon, who take swamp rock in a whole new direction, and it shows on this one. But it is the ballads like "On My Way" and "You Found Me" make this one a classic.
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