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Best of 2004 2) Sam Roberts - We Were Born in a Flame Universal Records Sam Roberts contains all essential elements of becoming a succesful Canadian solo artist: the looks, depth, skills and, of course, the moves; (or what I like to call a "Mick Jagger hop"). Apart from the odd song, this album has several inspiring hits...you know those kind you can listen to over and over again without getting the least little bit bored? It's official, Sam Roberts rules my world 3) Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand (Label: Domino) Not all of the songs are that great, and the band isn't even that great, but it is one of the most favourable albums to come out of the year 2004. -"Take Me Out" is by far a masterpiece in itself, along with other catchy tunes, (This Fire, 40 "); however all eleven tracks have with erratic guitar sounds intertwining to form one sound. Most Under-Rated Record of the Year Sam Roberts - We Were Born in a Flame There is no way to describe Sam Robert's distinct style; it's mature, yet edging on poppy, only add a little depth (especially in his Canadian/politically-anthemed song "The Canadian dream;" with lyric like �everything moves real slow when it's 40-below,' and 'S.O.C.I.A.L.I.S.M. is here to stay') it is calm and precise; but I've come across several colleagues/critics who were quick to jump to gun on poor Sammy Roberts; plus, his pianist is Egyptian!Most Over-Rated Record of the Year Megadeth - The System Has FailedMegadeath is mega dead. And Dave Mustaine is insane. Most Anticipated Release for 2005 Queens of the Stone Age Lullabies to Paralyze -QOTSA'S fourth album, minus long-time bassist Nick Olivieri. Hopefully frontman Josh Homme continues in the same direction as his past two exceptional albums ( Songs for the Deaf , and Rated R ) Best Personal Campus/Community Radio Moment Or Experience of the Year. Meeting Todd Kerns - Bif Naked Concert/UCC Independent Center .Only halfway through Bif Naked's opening act Todd Kerns did I realize that this was the former singer of Canada's own Age of Electric, (best known for "Remote Control") As soon as he started playing that old A of E hit I went crazy, after catching a guitar pick I rushed backstage after his set and actually got a chance to meet him! He signed an autograph for and I got a picture with him.Part 1- Kevin Doyle at CKMS, Waterloo Part 2- Jessica Whyte at CKDU, Halifax Part 3- Tim Jones at CHMA, Sackville Part 4- Leland Bjerg at CFUR, Prince George Part 5- Maddee Gee at CFRU, Guelph Part 6- Chris Reid at CFUR, Prince George Part 7- Jon Bruhm at CKDU-FM, Halifax Part 8- Alexis Brett at CFBX, Kamloops Part 9- Mike D at CHMA, Sackville Part 10- Alex Callahan at CHMA, Sackville Part 11- Alanna Stuart at CHUO, Ottawa Part 12- Alex Cairncross at CHUO, Ottawa Part 13- Matt Jillard at CHRW, London |
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!earshot Top 200 of 2021For January to December 2021
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| 1 | TEKE::TEKE 
Shirushi - (Kill Rock Stars) |
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| 2 | The Halluci Nation
One More Saturday Night - (Radicalized) |
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| 3 | Chad VanGaalen
World's Most Stressed Out Gardener - (Flemish Eye) |
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| 4 | The Weather Station
Ignorance - (Next Door) |
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| 5 | Kiwi Jr.
Cooler Returns - (Kiwi Club) |
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| 6 | Arlo Parks
Collapsed In Sunbeams - (Transgressive) |
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| 7 | Ada Lea
one hand on the steering wheel the other sewing a garden - (Next Door) |
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| 8 | Sook-Yin Lee & Adam Litovitz
jooj two - (Mint) |
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| 9 | Suuns
The Witness - (Secret City) |
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| 10 | Andy Shauf
Wilds - (Arts & Crafts) |
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| Specialty Charts #1s | |||
| Electronic: | The Halluci Nation - One More Saturday Night - (Radicalized) | ||
| Hip Hop: | Cadence Weapon - Parallel World - (Self-Released) | ||
| International: | Lakou Mizik and Joseph Ray - Leave The Bones - (Anjunadeep) | ||
| Jazz: | Adrian Younge - The American Negro - (Jazz Is Dead) | ||
| Loud: | Tunic - Exhaling - (Artoffact) | ||
| Folk/Roots/Blues: | Allison Russell - Outside Child - (Fantasy) | ||
