"2002. Close one again with Yoshimi... by Flaming Lips a close second, but with classic tracks such as 'No One Knows' and 'Go With The Flow' that would be highlights on any album, this just edges it."
"2003. Several strong contenders, with White Stripes, Radiohead and Muse all releasing brilliant albums, but for me its JET's superb debut. A fine delivery of AC/DC riffs and Oasis style song craft."
"2005. In my opinion the most productive year this century. A return to form from the Rolling Stones, brilliance from QOTSA, to name but a few, but Maximo Park surprise everyone with a sublime debut."
"2006. Arctic Monkeys, MCR, Iron Maiden, the Hold Steady all shone, but Muse's career defining Black Holes and Revelations was put simply a masterpiece for the modern rock world."
"2007. Already a few contenders, but the Arctic Monkeys supposedly difficult second album is less accessible than their debut, but in the end all the more rewarding."
