Critical Mass

I'd previously posted my 2004 top 10, but here's the official version, courtesy of the Village Voice Pazz & Jop poll. As usual, I had at least one record that no one else voted for; this year, there were three: Preston School of Industry, the Damnwells and Velvet Crush. I'm surprised at the first two in particular. I don't know what this means. Either I have really good taste, or I'm way out of the loop. Probably the latter.

My friend Eric wonders how many critics who voted for Kanye West really listen to him while at home. Good question. I'm not one of them.