Top 10 Best Albums of 2004

2004 was a year when pop-punk anthems dominated the airwaves, emo rock found a larger audience, and pop stars embraced new levels of ambition.

It was a time when genres blurred, with rock, pop, R&B, and alternative styles all flourishing in exciting and unexpected ways. Some albums brought fresh faces into the spotlight, while others proved that seasoned artists still had plenty to say.

The Top Ten

American Idiot - Green Day

This was the biggest hit of 2004. I don't really know why it isn't top 1. It definitely changed the meaning of punk music, making it possible to be successful with good punk stuff.
Breakaway - Kelly Clarkson
Anywhere but Home - Evanescence
Hot Fuss - The Killers
Covers - Regine Velasquez

PLATINUM award in less than a week? Now that's fantastic!
Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) - Slipknot
Encore - Eminem
Love.Angel.Music.Baby. - Gwen Stefani

So many awesome songs here. Come on, guys, vote for Gwen!
We Are Not Alone - Breaking Benjamin
Under My Skin - Avril Lavigne

The Newcomers

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Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes - TV on the Radio
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Neverworld - Power Quest

The Contenders

Speak - Lindsay Lohan

I know what you think, guys, but I prefer various music. Rock and pop are my favorite genres. Lindsay mixed both rock and pop here, and she sounded decent. Don't judge it without listening.

I don't know why, but I really love Lindsay Lohan's music.
Funeral - Arcade Fire
Start from the Dark - Europe
The College Dropout - Kanye West
Siren Song of the Counter Culture - Rise Against
Sonic Firestorm - Dragonforce
Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand
Madvillainy - Madvillain
Contraband - Velvet Revolver

This album must be in the top three.
Fancy Ultra Fresh - Freezepop
New Found Power - Damageplan

This was the band's only album before Dimebag Darrell was assassinated several months later.
Melon Demon Divine - Kee Marcello's K2
Getting Away with Murder - Papa Roach
Lest We Forget: The Best Of - Marilyn Manson
Reise, Reise - Rammstein