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From December 22, 2003:

Listeners' Best CD Picks

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The mail poured in from listeners telling us their picks for 2003's best CDs. There were a few ties and a number of albums we'd never heard of before. But in the end there were some clear winners. Below you'll find the ten most popular.


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The White Stripes

CD: Elephant
Label: V2
Released: April 01, 2003

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Outkast

CD: Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
Label: Le Face
Released: January 28, 2003

Listen to All Songs ConsideredListen to "Hey Ya"



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Clem Snide

CD: Soft Spot
Label: Spin Art
Released: June 17, 2003

Listen to All Songs ConsideredListen to "All Green"



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Radiohead

CD: Hail to the Thief
Label: Capitol
Released: June 10, 2003

Listen to All Songs ConsideredListen to "Sit Down, Stand Up"



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Fountains of Wayne

CD: Welcome Interstate Managers
Label: Matador
Released: June 10, 2003

Listen to All Songs ConsideredListen to "Mexican Wine"



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The Jayhawks

CD: Rainy Day Music
Label: Universal
Released: April 08, 2003

Listen to All Songs ConsideredListen to "Save it For A Rainy Day"



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Annie Lennox

CD: Bare
Label: J-Records
Released: June 10, 2003

Listen to All Songs ConsideredListen to "Wonderful"



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The Shins

CD: Chutes Too Narrow
Label: Sub Pop
Released: October 21, 2003

Listen to All Songs ConsideredListen to "Those to Come"



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Belle and Sebastian

CD: Dear Catastrophe Waitress
Label: Sanctuary Records
Released: October 07, 2003

Listen to All Songs ConsideredListen to "Step into My Office"



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Rodney Crowell

CD: Fate's Right Hand
Label: Sony
Released: July 29, 2003

Listen to All Songs ConsideredListen to "Fate's Right Hand"



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