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  1. 11-07-2004 02:45 AM #1
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    Default Best album(s) of 2004

    Well, the year's coming to an end. What few releases would you guys say were the best of 2004?

    Mine would be Nightwish (Once) and Therion (Lemuria/Sirius B) Both are amazing bands with new albums that blew me away.

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    Hands down for me.... The Eagles of Death Metal - Peace Love Death Metal.
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    Mines going to go to...

    Breaking Benjamin - We Are Not Alone

    Definetely a HUGE step up from their last CD and definetely was more thought out...

    Excellent CD, IMO
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  4. 11-07-2004 12:30 PM #4
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    I didn't bring home too many new releases this year. That being said, the most impressive album I did hear was Nightwish's "Once". Decent recording, great music!
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  5. 11-10-2004 12:30 AM #5
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    Don't think I bought a "new" release in 2004, unless you count one "selection of the month" BMG sent me 'cause I did not waive them off in time. I did send it back though...
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    Brian Wilson - Smile

    I love it.
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    That is one I will buy...
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    The only "new" albums I've bought that came out in 2004 are:

    Brian Wilson - Smile

    Jimmy Buffett - License to Chill

    Todd Rundgren - Liars

    Big Head Todd and The Monsters - Crimes of Passion

    Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La

    The Brian Wilson album leads the pack. I have not opend the Knopfler CD yet but it would take a very good CD to beat out Smile.
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    Interpol - Antics
    great step up from their debut "Turn on the Bright Lights"

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    The interpol album is good, but too polished compared to TOTBL.

    Check out Snow Patrol sometime.
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    My vote goes to Mark Knopfler - Shangri-La on SACD. It different than his Dire Straits days, not as rock n roll, but an excellent performance and recording.
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    Maroon 5, Songs About Jane. Excellent cd in my opinion.
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    I didn't purchase anything new in '04, but would be interested to hear what songs are on "Smile", the long awaited album from the REAL King of Pop.

    I was a little disappointed with "Pet Sounds" and liked an awful lot of stuff from "Imagination".

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    Reise, Reise-Rammstein
    And, even though it is not a cd, nymphetamine by cradle of filth. That is one good song.
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    Los Lonley Boys,great vocals and guitar.
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    Although none of you like rap.

    Nas - Street's Disciple is definately a well thought out album.

    The Nirvana box set is although worth a look but I don't think that qualifies.

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    Originally posted by JDOGG
    Reise, Reise-Rammstein
    And, even though it is not a cd, nymphetamine by cradle of filth. That is one good song.
    I liked some of COF's stuff in the past, but Danny Filth get's REALLY annoying to me after he tries to have a deep voice then screeches like a bat. I prefer Dimmu Borgir hands down over COF, but even Dimmu's sound hasn't been to my liking with the latest CD.
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