and the winner, as voted by the users of this site, is...
Moco – Out To Go (45%)
What we said...
"Moco hail from Wigan. Is that Wigan near New Orleans or the Wigan which is a little known suburb of Detroit? It surely can’t be the Wigan that is the home of pies and the greatest rugby league team in history judging by this raucous bluesy debut." Paul Clarke, 11/11/04
also nominated...
Amplifier – Amplifier (37%)
What we said...
"Amplifier is as solid an album as will be produced all year. Imbued with the melodies of the Smashing Pumpkins, the weight of Metallica and the heart of brooding Manchester, the album proves why Amplifier are one of the most exciting bands to come out of this city in years. Roll on the Manc rock revolution..." Chris Long, 10/05/04
Beats For Beginners – Don’t Fly Into The Sun (12%)
What we said...
"The potential of Kill All DJs gave a glimpse of just what Beats For Beginners might produce on a debut album. The reality is even better than could have been hoped. Don't Fly Into The Sun is one small step away from being a pop classic. The search for the best debut out of Manchester this year is officially over." Chris Long, 26/07/04
The Earlies – These Were The Earlies (4%)
What we said...
"Quite simply, These Were the Earlies is this years Deserter’s Songs. If that sentence means anything to you, you’d better purchase this album. If not, I suspect the new Busted album will blow your mind instead." Steven Long, 05/08/04
Stephen Fretwell – Magpie (2%)
What we said...
"There is plenty of beauty to be found in Fretwell’s first long player. Of the songs that made the jump from the EPs to here, Run, a slow-burning belter with one of the most world weary choruses you’ll hear all year (a beautiful tree/it’s a shame that the root of it’s me), sticks closely to its origins and retains the power, while Emily still beguiles and swoons in a vicious manner." Chris Long, 26/11/04
