we've had earlier debates on the album of the year, but now the year is pretty much over. however, instead of arging over a single album, i am going to list a few favorites. feel free to submit your own selections/categories.
best newly discovered band
m83 - dead cities...
best newly discovered genre
library music
best product of nafta
arcade fire - funeral
best french band singing in english
air - talkie walkie
best band from los angeles
autolux - future perfect
best band from brighton
the go! team - thunder lightning strike
best reissue
pavement - crooked rain, crooked rain
best band i can't understand
dungen - ta det lugnt
best subdued indie rock
(tie) camera obscura - underachievers please try harder
the concretes - the concretes
and here are some other year-end lists:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...854056-7377659
http://www.popmatters.com/music/feat...004lundy.shtml
http://www.theonionavclub.com/featur...php?issue=4049
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...toryId=4236175
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/top/2004/index5.shtml
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/flash...373540,00.html