2004 Top 10 List

• Triosk - "Moments Return" (Leaf)
  
• The Eternals - "Rawar Style" (Aesthetics)
  
• Madvillian - "Madvilliany" (Stones Throw)
  
• Arthur Russell - "Calling Out of Context" (Audika)
  
• Dub Trio - "Exploring the Dangers of" (Roir)
  
• Moodyman - "Black Mahogani 2" (Peacefrog)
  
• Eccentric Soul Vol 2 - "Badit Label" (Numero)
  
• DJ /Rupture - "Special Gunpowder" (tigerbeat 6)
  
• Tv on the Radio - "Desperate Youth" (Touch & Go)
  
• Dizzie Rascal - "Showtime" (XL)
  

11 honorable mentions:

Daniel Givens-Dayclear & first dark (Aesthetics)
Mike Ladd-Nostalgiator (K7 France)
Guillermo E. Brown-Black Dreams 2.0 (Melodique Harmonique)
Swamp Children-So Hot
Dj Rels-Theme for a borken soul (Stones Throw)
Animal Collective-Sung Tongs (Fat Cat)
Tom Waits-Real Gone
Beans-Shock City Maverick
MIkey Dread-African Anthem Dubwise (Auralux)
De La Soul-Grind Date (Sanctuary)
The Double-Pond Fonds (Catsup Plate)
Keith Hudson-Flesh of my flesh, Blood of my blood (Basic Replay)