2004 Listener's Poll

1. Loretta Lynn Van Lear Rose
   I enjoyed the freshness of the blend of two very creative artists. The music makes our head turn how many albums do that these days? -Jim, Pleasant Hills
   
   
2. Wilco A Ghost Is Born
   Wilco continues to make good music with the blinders on without respect to trend, their past, or listeners expectations. This makes them one of the most exciting bands around. -Maureen, Point Breeze



3. The Damnwells Bastards Of The Beat
   A tough choice with lots of competition but after their performance at The Warhol/WYEP Summer Music Festival, these guys are here to stay. Thanks to WYEP for turning us on to the best thats out there! -Dan, West View



4. Morissey You Are The Quarry
   "Morrissey is in the top of his game on this album and goes to show why he is the greatest singer/poet in the last 25 years. - Marc, Mt. Lebanon



5. Jamie Cullum Twentysomething
   What a wonderful disc I would never have heard it if not for your station. Jamie Cullum rocks! - Shelley, Mt. Lebanon



6. Keane Hopes & Fears
   It is the first album in a long time that I loved start to finish. Just beautiful! -Terri, Oakland



7. The Push Stars Paint The Town
   Seldom does a CD today have more than one song that touches a nerve. This album features six songs that I have fallen in love with. -Rick, Avalon



8. (tie) Patty Griffin, Impossible Dream; Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, True Companion; Josh Ritter, Hello Starling
   Once I fell into (Impossible Dream), I didn't want to get out. -Lynn, Greensburg
   
   A "true" return from the grandaddy of Pittsburgh rock proves (Joe Grushecky)'s still vital -Zeke, Greenfield
   
   (Josh Ritter) one of the most promising young stars of the day. -Glynis, Beaver Falls



9. (tie) Ryan Adams, Rock-n-Roll; Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros, Streetcore; Mindy Smith, One Moment More; Nellie Mckay, Get Away From Me; Patti Smith, Trampin'; Slaid Cleaves, Wishbones
   (Ryan Adams) First class song-writing, both lyrically and in terms of the monstrous hooks and rhythms that abound. -Don, Ross
   
   (Joe Strummer) A legend to the end. -Brandon, Decatur, GA
   
   Mindy Smith Haunting yet innocent. -Lisa, Valley Grove, WV
   
   Nellie Mckay The first time I heard David on your station, it blew me away. A truly unique artist on a unique radio station. -Tracey, Maryland
   
   Patti Smith's songs give a voice to many people with her socially conscious messages. -Vicky, Ford City
   
   Slaid Cleaves wields all the essential elements of songwriting humor, tragedy and truth. -Sarah, Gibsonia



10. Citizen Cope, The Clarence Greenwood Recordings; David Byrne, Grown Backwards; The Mavericks, The Mavericks
    Citizen Cope is a fabulous surprise every song on this album is a blend of captivating lyrics and a unique heartfelt hip-hop beat. -Felicia, Regent Square
    
    David Byrne Listening to this album is one melodic journey after another. -Kevin, Mt. Lebanon
    
    (The Mavericks) Hands down, the most exuberant album of the year, the kind of music you are happy to get stuck in your head. -John, Oakland

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