Top 10 albums of the year 2004

10. "Finally Woken," Jem: Yes, this British import does sound awful lot like fellow U.K. songstress Dido, at least vocally. But what sets her debut apart is now how similar she is -- and how different. She entranced listeners with a gorgeous, delicate blend of haunting ballads, chill-out grooves and whimsical tunes. The melodies are lushly arranged, and her lyrics are just as ear-catching. In a year when we heard more female voices from the alternative music scene, Jem's was the strongest.

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