I strongly believe I'm getting harder to impress. Each year, as I comb through the stacks of albums that have been sent my way during the past twelve months, it's becoming harder and harder to find those albums that have truly struck a chord in my soul. This year, I found myself gravitating away from the major artists whose music is becoming less inspiring and embracing the fresh and innovating sound of new acts. So this year, you'll see a few familiar faces, but the majority of my picks are from artists who you may have yet to discover. As always, I hope this annual list helps you find some diamonds in the rough. Thanks for yet another great year here at NewReleaseTuesday.com and I look forward to staying with you during the next 365 days
(Kevin McNeese of NewReleaseTuesday.com)

1. SHAWN MCDONALD – SIMPLY NOTHING (BEST ALBUM OF 2004)
2. JEREMY CAMP – RESTORED
3. KUTLESS – SEA OF FACES
4. PILLAR – WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE
5. TOBYMAC – WELCOME TO DIVERSE CITY
6. DAY OF FIRE – DAY OF FIRE
7. THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH – PHENOMEONON
8. THIRD DAY – WIRE
9. SARAH KELLY – TAKE ME AWAY
10.BARLOWGIRL – BARLOWGIRL