Each year, country music puts out some outstanding albums. AboutCountry reviewer Jolene Downs gives us her choices for the Top 10 Albums for 2004.
1. Keith Urban In The Ranch - KU and the Ranch
Capitol Records has re-released 'Keith Urban in The Ranch.' Keith teams with Peter Clarke and Jerry Flowers for a very well done musical project. It clearly shows the talent potential of Keith Urban even as part of a group. His voice shines and the instrumental backup is superb. The music is more of a country rock tempo, but even the hardcore country fans would have to appreciate the talent behind the guitar and banjo skills of Keith Urban.
2. The Essential Earl Scruggs - Earl Scruggs
The Essential recordings from Sony and Legacy Recordings are a great way for fans to get music that is often long out of print. This release from Earl Scruggs is no exception. Earl Scruggs can do things with a banjo that most people only dream of, and it is impossible to pick a favorite song.
3. Dylan Country - Various Artists
Bob Dylan was the iconoclastic voice of a generation; he's become a rock-and-roll legend, a living monument to music of all types, from folk's deepest roots to rock, and right in the middle of these is country music, a place where the sly, brilliant poet Dylan has always belonged4. Ultimate Ronnie Milsap - Ronnie Milsap
Ronnie's voice is truly amazing. He can sing any style of music and do it well. While he has been successful for over three decades in the country field, he is just as much at home with the Standards or R&B. Listening to the 22 tracks spanning his career, you will appreciate the diversity he gave us while remaining true to his fans.5. Just For A Thrill - Ronnie Milsap
'Just For A Thrill' is an album that has been 15 years in the making. Some have said it is Ronnie's best work to date. This album is a selection of some of Ronnie's favorite songs from the American Standards. He had been compiling hundreds of songs, just waiting for the opportunity to record an album. Some old favorites that can be found are "Cry," "Bewitched," "Haunted Heart" and "But Not For Me" along with 10 other terrific songs.