11. Damien Rice - "O" - Haunting and never ordinary music with great lyrics to boot.
Standout Song: "Cold Water"
12. The White Stripes - "Elephant" - Love 'em or hate 'em this is a fantastic CD.
Standout Song: "Seven Nation Army"
13. Outkast- "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" - Overplayed, but still greatly creative hip-hop.
Standout Song: "Hey Ya!"
14. Seal - "Seal IV" - Soul baring songs, and great delivery.
Standout Song: "Love's Divine"
15. Cat Power - "You Are Free" - A very stark CD, but beautiful arrangements.
Standout Song: "He War"
16. The Thrills - "So Much For the City" - Dublin, meet the Beach Boys.
Standout Song: "Big Sur"
17. Black Eyed Peas - "Elephunk" - Treading the fine line between hip-hop/rap and pop. It's just funkalicious.
Standout Song: "Where Is the Love"
18. Travis - "12 Memories" - Beautiful arrangements and an amazing sound. It's a darker CD than the previous two.
Standout Song: "The Beautiful Occupation"
19. Dido - "Life For Rent" - A beautifully unique voice with some emotionally charged songs.
Standout Song: "Don't Leave Home"
20. Ronald Isley - "Here I Am" - Really amazing interpretations of Burt Bacharach songs. This CD took me totally by surprise.
Standout Song: "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head"
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Article comments
1 - Eric Olsen
very nice MW, thanks!