2004 favorites (best of)

Perry Hemus - rhodesmode
modern kozmigroov, nu-jazz, jazz-n-groove
Skalpel - skalpel
downtempo nu-jazz, modern kozmigroov, cinematic orchestra like
Hird - moving on
downtempo, nu-groove, jazzy lite house
The Album Leaf - in a safe place
lush mostly instrumental post-rock, emotional out-rock
Autolux - Future Perfect
shoegazer, indie rock
DJ Cam & Tassel & Naturel - fillet of soul
modal downtempo soulful jazz-n-groove
Cosiner - BitterSuites
downtempo, instrumental jazzy hip-hop, nu-jazz, jazz-n-groove
Teddy Rok Seven - universal four
modal cinematic nu-jazz, jazz-n-groove, modern kozmigroov
Moodymann - black mahogani 2
soulful jazz-groove
Various Artists - Freedom Jazz Dance
modern jazz dance, nu-jazz
Lop:Nor - 41*30'n 88*30'e
nu-jazz, jazz-n-groove
Goran Kajfes - headspin
nu-jazz, jazz-n-groove, modern kozmigroov
David Borsu - monster ep
nu-jazz, jazz-n-groove
Troubleman - time out of mind
nu-groove, latinish jazz groove, jazz-n-groove
Diplo - Florida
downtempo trip-hop, mostly instrumental abstract hip-hop like DJ Shadow and UNKLE
Arcade Fire - Funeral
cathartic indie-rock
Amp Fiddler - Waltz Of A Ghetto Fly
70's inspired stevie wonder influenced soulful rhythm-n-groove
Oddjob - koyo
jazz, nu-jazz, modern jazz groove
Gerardo Frisina - hi note
latinish nu-jazz, jazz-n-groove, modern kozmigroov
Build An Ark - peace with every step
modern kozmigroov, soul-jazz
The Life On Earth - your karma is coming
out-rock, post-rock, tortoise-like, jazzy rock groove