The Tris McCall Report
Critics Poll Retrospective: Album Of The Year
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
Critics
Poll Choice
|
|
2007
|
In Defense Of The Genre, Say Anything | Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?, Of Montreal |
|
2006
|
The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living, Streets | The Life Pursuit, Belle & Sebastian |
|
2005
|
Black
Sheep Boy, Okkervil River
|
Twin
Cinema, The New Pornographers
|
|
2004
|
The New Danger, Mos Def | Funeral, Arcade Fire |
|
2003
|
Elephant, The White Stripes | Meadowlands, The Wrens |
|
2002
|
Scarlet's Walk, Tori Amos | Kill The Moonlight, Spoon |
|
2001
|
The Operating Theatre, Brian Dewan | Let It Come Down, Spiritualized |
|
2000
|
Anomie & Bonhomie, Scritti Politti | Stankonia, Outkast |
|
1999
|
Black Foliage, Olivia Tremor Control | 69 Love Songs, The Magnetic Fields |
|
1998
|
Days For Days, The Loud Family | Days For Days, The Loud Family |
|
1997
|
Ladies And Gentlemen..., Spiritualized | If You're Feeling Sinister, Belle & Sebastian |
|
1996
|
Stakes Is High, De La Soul | Tales Of Great Neck Glory, Sammy |
|
1995
|
Labcabincalifornia, The Pharcyde | What's The Story (Morning Glory), Oasis |
|
1994
|
Brutal Youth, Elvis Costello | Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain, Pavement |
|
1993
|
Rev, Ultra Vivid Scene | Exile In Guyville, Liz Phair |
|
1992
|
99.9 F, Suzanne Vega | Joshua Judges Ruth, Lyle Lovett |
|
1991
|
De La Soul Is Dead, De La Soul | The Low-End Theory, A Tribe Called Quest |
|
1990
|
Eye, Robyn Hitchcock | Edutainment, Boogie Down Productions |
|
1989
|
Spike, Elvis Costello | Three Feet High And Rising, De La Soul |
|
1988
|
Two Steps From The Middle Ages, Game Theory | Surfer Rosa, The Pixies |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Single Of The Year
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
Critics
Poll choice
|
|
2007
|
"Umbrella", Rihanna | "Umbrella", Rihanna |
|
2006
|
"Let's Get Out Of This Country", Camera Obscura | "Lloyd, I'm Ready...", Camera Obscura |
|
2005
|
"They Don't Know", Paul Wall, Bun B, Mike Jones | "Since U Been Gone", Kelly Clarkson |
|
2004
|
"Bridging The Gap", Nas | "Slow Jamz", Kanye West, Twista, Jamie Foxx |
|
2003
|
"Never Leave You (Uh Ooh)", Lumidee | "Hey Ya!", Outkast |
|
2002
|
"Made You Look", Nas | "Work It", Missy Elliott |
|
2001
|
"Southern Hospitality", Ludacris | "Izzo", Jay-Z |
|
2000
|
"Hip-Hop", Dead Prez | "Ms. Jackson", Outkast |
|
1999
|
"Steal My Sunshine", Len | "Steal My Sunshine", Len |
|
1998
|
"Are You That Somebody?", Aaliyah | "He Got Game", Public Enemy |
|
1997
|
"Tubthumping", Chumbawamba | "Bitter Sweet Symphony", The Verve |
|
1996
|
"1979", The Smashing Pumpkins | "1979", The Smashing Pumpkins |
|
1995
|
"It Ain't Hard To Tell", Nas | "Wonderwall", Oasis |
|
1994
|
"From
A Motel 6", Yo La Tengo |
"Girls & Boys", Blur |
|
1993
|
"Looking Through Patient Eyes", PM Dawn | "Nothing But A 'G' Thing", Dr. Dre & Snoop |
|
1992
|
"Paper Doll", PM Dawn | "They Reminisce Over You", Pete Rock & CL Smooth |
|
1991
|
"Gypsy Woman", Crystal Waters | "Mind Playing Tricks On Me", Geto Boys |
|
1990
|
"This Is The Right Time", Lisa Stansfield | "911 Is A Joke", Public Enemy |
|
1989
|
"Dopeman", N.W.A. | "Me, Myself & I", De La Soul |
|
1988
|
"Posse On Broadway", Sir Mix-A-Lot | "Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos", Public Enemy |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Best Singer
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
Critics
Poll choice
|
|
2007
|
Neil Finn | Amy Winehouse |
|
2006
|
Eleanor Friedberger (Fiery Furnaces) | Jenny Lewis |
|
2005
|
Tracy Bonham | Joe Pernice, Kelly Clarkson |
|
2004
|
Eleanor Friedberger (Fiery Furnaces) | Joanna Newsom |
|
2003
|
Karen O | Karen O, Jack White |
|
2002
|
Laura Cantrell | Britt Daniel (Spoon) |
|
2001
|
Brian Dewan | Britt Daniel, Jack White |
|
2000
|
Erykah Badu | Darren Hayman (Hefner), Mary J. Blige |
|
1999
|
Darren Hayman (Hefner) | Darren Hayman (Hefner) |
|
1998
|
Brian Littrell (Backstreet Boys) | Lyle Lovett, Lauryn Hill |
|
1997
|
Erykah Badu | Erykah Badu |
|
1996
|
Tracy Bonham | Tori Amos |
|
1995
|
Liam Gallagher | Richard Davies (Cardinal) |
|
1994
|
Liz Phair | Elvis Costello |
|
1993
|
Tim Finn | Elvis Costello, Nate Dogg |
|
1992
|
Suzanne Vega | Axl Rose |
|
1991
|
Prince Be (PM Dawn) | Bilinda Butcher (My Bloody Valentine) |
|
1990
|
Robyn Hitchcock | Black Francis, Sinead O'Connor |
|
1989
|
Elvis Costello | David Lowery (Camper Van Beethoven) |
|
1988
|
Suzanne Vega | Black Francis |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Best Rapper
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
Critics
Poll choice
|
|
2007
|
Turf Talk | Lil Wayne |
|
2006
|
Nas | Ghostface |
|
2005
|
Bun B | Kanye West |
|
2004
|
Nas | Kanye West |
|
2003
|
Ludacris | Andre Benjamin |
|
2002
|
Nas | Nas |
|
2001
|
Trugoy (Dave Jolicouer) | Jay-Z, Posdnuos |
|
2000
|
Ghostface | Big Boi, Andre Benjamin |
|
1999
|
Slick Rick | Mos Def, Black Thought |
|
1998
|
Aceyalone | Andre Benjamin |
|
1997
|
Mike G (Jungle Brothers) | Notorious B.I.G., Lateef |
|
1996
|
Ras Kass | Black Thought, Q-Tip |
|
1995
|
Fatlip | Black Thought |
|
1994
|
Slick Rick | Snoop Dogg |
|
1993
|
Mike G (Jungle Brothers) | Snoop Dogg |
|
1992
|
CL Smooth | Adam Horowitz |
|
1991
|
Dres (Black Sheep) | Q-Tip |
|
1990
|
KRS-ONE | Ice Cube |
|
1989
|
KRS-ONE | Chuck D, Eazy-E |
|
1988
|
Slick Rick | Chuck D |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Most Overrated
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
Critics
Poll choice
|
|
2007
|
Jens Lekman | M.I.A. |
|
2006
|
T.I. | Joanna Newsom |
|
2005
|
Gorillaz | Sufjan Stevens |
|
2004
|
Danger Mouse, and mash-ups in general | Franz Ferdinand |
|
2003
|
Cat Power | 50 Cent, Outkast |
|
2002
|
The Roots | Interpol |
|
2001
|
Radiohead | The Strokes |
|
2000
|
Radiohead | Eminem |
|
1999
|
Beck | Beck |
|
1998
|
Elliott Smith | Dave Matthews |
|
1997
|
Beck | Fiona Apple |
|
1996
|
Beck | Luscious Jackson, Bush |
|
1995
|
Tricky | The Smashing Pumpkins |
|
1994
|
Portishead | Hole |
|
1993
|
Nirvana | Dr. Dre |
|
1992
|
Pearl Jam | Arrested Development |
|
1991
|
Madonna | Teenage Fanclub |
|
1990
|
Madonna | Guns N' Roses |
|
1989
|
The Cure | Soul II Soul |
|
1988
|
Madonna | Terence Trent D'Arby |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Worst Song Of The Year
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
Critics
Poll choice
|
|
2007
|
"The Salmon Dance", The Chemical Brothers | "Big Girls Don't Cry", Fergie |
|
2006
|
"Blindfold Me", Kelis | "You're Beautiful", James Blunt |
|
2005
|
"Happy Hour", Jazze Pha & Cee Lo | "My Humps", Black Eyed Peas |
|
2004
|
"Mosh", Eminem | "1985", Bowling For Soup |
|
2003
|
"Fighter", Christina Aguilera | "Hey Ya!", Outkast (also won Best Song) |
|
2002
|
"Paradise", LL Cool J | "Screaming Infidelities", Dashboard Confessional |
|
2001
|
"Standing Still", Jewel | "It's Been Awhile", Staind |
|
2000
|
"The Graduation Song", Vitamin C | "With Arms Wide Open", Creed |
|
1999
|
"Mi Chico Latino", Geri Halliwell | "Kiss Me", Sixpence None The Richer |
|
1998
|
"Pretty Fly For A White Guy", The Offspring | "One Week", Barenaked Ladies |
|
1997
|
"Bitch", Meredith Brooks | "Wannabe", The Spice Girls |
|
1996
|
"Who Will Save Your Soul?", Jewel | "Counting Blue Cars", Dishwalla |
|
1995
|
"Cumbersome", Seven Mary Three | "You Oughta Know", Alanis Morissette |
|
1994
|
"All I Wanna Do", Sheryl Crow | "I Alone", Live |
|
1993
|
"Erotica", Madonna | "What's Up?", Four Non Blondes |
|
1992
|
"Divine Thing", The Soup Dragons | "Hunger Strike", Temple Of The Dog |
|
1991
|
"Jeremy", Pearl Jam | "Get The Funk Out", Extreme |
|
1990
|
"Vogue", Madonna | "Girl You Know It's True", Milli Vanilli |
|
1989
|
"Just Like Hemingway", Blue Clocks Green | "Heaven", Warrant |
|
1988
|
"Wind Beneath My Wings", Bette Midler | "Kokomo", The Beach Boys |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Best Producer
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
Critics
Poll choice
|
|
2007
|
Kanye West | Kevin Barnes (Of Montreal) |
|
2006
|
Timbaland | The Neptunes |
|
2005
|
Rich Harrison | Carl Newman (New Pornographers) |
|
2004
|
Madlib (Madvillain) | Kanye West |
|
2003
|
Trevor Horn (Belle & Sebastian) | Trevor Horn (Belle & Sebastian) |
|
2002
|
Timbaland | Britt Daniel (Spoon) |
|
2001
|
Timbaland | The Neptunes |
|
2000
|
Jay Dee (Slum Village) | Earthtone III (Outkast) |
|
1999
|
Lauryn Hill | Robert Schneider (The Apples In Stereo) |
|
1998
|
Timbaland | Butch Vig (Garbage) |
|
1997
|
Timbaland | Jason Pierce (Spiritualized) |
|
1996
|
Mitchell Froom (Suzanne Vega) | Flood & Alan Moulder (The Smashing Pumpkins) |
|
1995
|
The Pharcyde | Stephen Street (Blur) |
|
1994
|
Mitchell Froom (Elvis Costello) | Stephen Street (Blur) |
|
1993
|
Prince Paul (De La Soul) | Brad Wood (Liz Phair) |
|
1992
|
Foster-McElroy (En Vogue) | Mitchell Froom (Los Lobos) |
|
1991
|
Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine) | The Ummah (A Tribe Called Quest) |
|
1990
|
Jo Bogaert (Technotronic) | The Dust Brothers |
|
1989
|
Kevin Kinney (Elvis Costello) | Prince Paul (De La Soul) |
|
1988
|
Kramer (Bongwater) | The Bomb Squad |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Best Lyrics
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
Critics
Poll choice
|
|
2007
|
Rachel Warren | Will Sheff (Okkervil River) |
|
2006
|
Paul Simon | Craig Finn (The Hold Steady) |
|
2005
|
Bruce Springsteen | Craig Finn (The Hold Steady) |
|
2004
|
The Fiery Furnaces | The Fiery Furnaces |
|
2003
|
Darren Hayman (The French) | Stuart Murdoch (Belle & Sebastian) |
|
2002
|
Tori Amos | The Streets |
|
2001
|
Brian Dewan | Jason Pierce (Spiritualized) |
|
2000
|
Richard Davies | Stuart Murdoch (Belle & Sebastian) |
|
1999
|
Mos Def | Stephin Merritt (The Magnetic Fields) |
|
1998
|
Scott Miller (The Loud Family) | Liz Phair |
|
1997
|
Momus | Stuart Murdoch (Belle & Sebastian) |
|
1996
|
Posdnuos (De La Soul) | Jesse Hartman (Sammy) |
|
1995
|
KRS-ONE | Stephen Malkmus (Pavement) |
|
1994
|
Scott Miller (The Loud Family) | Stephen Malkmus (Pavement) |
|
1993
|
Scott Miller (The Loud Family) | Liz Phair |
|
1992
|
Morrissey | Suzanne Vega |
|
1991
|
Posdnuos (De La Soul) | Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest) |
|
1990
|
KRS-ONE | KRS-ONE |
|
1989
|
Ice Cube | Elvis Costello |
|
1988
|
Scott Miller (Game Theory) | Chuck D |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Best Video
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
Critics
Poll choice
|
|
2007
|
"Impossible", Shout Out Louds | "Get Me Bodied", Beyonce |
|
2006
|
"My Love", Justin Timberlake & Timbaland | "Hustlin'", Rick Ross |
|
2005
|
"Soobax", K'Naan | "Go", Common |
|
2004
|
"Lose My Breath", Destiny's Child | "Drop It Like It's Hot", Snoop & Pharrell |
|
2003
|
"Get Busy", Sean Paul | "Hey Ya!", Outkast |
|
2002
|
"Gossip Folks", Missy Elliott | "The Test", The Chemical Brothers |
|
2001
|
"Where's Your Head At?", Basement Jaxx | "Weapon Of Choice", Fatboy Slim |
|
2000
|
"Testify", Rage Against The Machine | "B.O.B.", Outkast |
|
1999
|
"Let Forever Be", The Chemical Brothers | "Let Forever Be", The Chemical Brothers |
|
1998
|
"Confederate Cheerio Call", Richard Davies | "Music Sounds Better With You", Stardust |
|
1997
|
"Elektrobank", The Chemical Brothers | "Virtual Insanity", Jamiroquai |
|
1996
|
"1979", The Smashing Pumpkins | "What They Do", The Roots (yuck, people!) |
|
1995
|
"Sandwiches", Count Bass D | "A Girl Like You", Edwyn Collins |
|
1994
|
"Closer", Nine Inch Nails | "Sabotage", The Beastie Boys |
|
1993
|
"Everybody Hurts", R.E.M. | "Cryin'", Aerosmith |
|
1992
|
"November Rain", Guns 'N' Roses | "Scenario", A Tribe Called Quest |
|
1991
|
"Mama Said Knock You Out", LL Cool J | "Losing My Religion", R.E.M. |
|
1990
|
"Love's Gonna Get'cha", Boogie Down Productions | "Nothing Compares 2 U", Sinead O'Connor |
|
1989
|
"Going Back To Cali", LL Cool J | "Cult Of Personality", Living Colour |
|
1988
|
"Mandinka", Sinead O'Connor | "Mary, Mary", Run-DMC |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Biggest Disappointment
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
Critics
Poll choice
|
|
2007
|
Our Earthly Pleasures, Maximo Park | Neon Bible, Arcade Fire |
|
2006
|
"Let's Go Outback Tonight", Kevin Barnes | Ys, Joanna Newsom |
|
2005
|
Humming By The Flowered Vine, Laura Cantrell | Somebody's Miracle, Liz Phair |
|
2004
|
The Pretty Toney Album, Ghostface | A Ghost Is Born, Wilco |
|
2003
|
The Politics Of The Business, Prince Paul | Room On Fire, The Strokes |
|
2002
|
Zap The World, Death By Chocolate | The Last DJ, Tom Petty |
|
2001
|
Survivor, Destiny's Child | 10,000 Hz Legend, Air |
|
2000
|
Discovery Of A World Inside The Moon(e), Apples | Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants, Oasis |
|
1999
|
VIP, Jungle Brothers | 13, Blur |
|
1998
|
The Love Movement, A Tribe Called Quest | The Boy With The Arab Strap, Belle & Sebastian |
|
1997
|
Hurricane #1 | Drawn To The Deep End, Gene |
|
1996
|
You? Me? Us?, Richard Thompson | You? Me? Us?, Richard Thompson |
|
1995
|
The Great Escape, Blur | Elastica |
|
1994
|
Ill Communication, The Beastie Boys | Universal Mother, Sinead O'Connor |
|
1993
|
Midnight Marauders, A Tribe Called Quest | Perverse, Jesus Jones |
|
1992
|
Us, Peter Gabriel | Nonsuch, XTC |
|
1991
|
Time For A Witness, The Feelies | Perspex Island, Robyn Hitchcock |
|
1990
|
Human Soul, Graham Parker | Rhythm Of The Saints, Paul Simon |
|
1989
|
Green, R.E.M | Season's End, Marillion |
|
1988
|
Oranges & Lemons, XTC | Rattle & Hum, U2 |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Hoary Old Bastard Who Should Spare Us All And Retire
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
Critics
Poll choice
|
|
2007
|
Common | Paul McCartney |
|
2006
|
Flavor Flav | Rod Stewart |
|
2005
|
Jon Bon Jovi | Eminem, The Rolling Stones |
|
2004
|
The Beastie Boys | Eminem, Bono |
|
2003
|
Guided By Voices | Sting |
|
2002
|
TLC | Madonna |
|
2001
|
Bjork | Michael Stipe, Bono |
|
2000
|
Aimee Mann | Santana |
|
1999
|
TLC | Michael Stipe, R.E.M |
|
1998
|
Michael Stipe | Michael Stipe |
|
1997
|
David Bowie | Bono, David Bowie |
|
1996
|
Madonna | Bob Mould |
|
1995
|
David Bowie | David Bowie |
|
1994
|
Sonic Youth | Rod Stewart |
|
1993
|
Eric Clapton | Pete Townshend, Elton John |
|
1992
|
Eric Clapton | Lou Reed |
|
1991
|
John Lydon | Rod Stewart |
|
1990
|
Joan Jett | Phil Collins, Rod Stewart |
|
1989
|
David Crosby | Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe |
|
1988
|
Rod Stewart | Rod Stewart |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Young Upstart Who Should Be Sent Down To The Minors For More Seasoning
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
Critics
Poll choice
|
|
2007
|
Lavender Diamond | Nellie MacKay, Lily Allen |
|
2006
|
Cold War Kids | Arctic Monkeys |
|
2005
|
Louis XIV | M.I.A. |
|
2004
|
Jolie Holland | Nellie MacKay |
|
2003
|
Fannypack | Ryan Adams |
|
2002
|
Norah Jones | Har Mar Superstar |
|
2001
|
India.Arie | The Strokes |
|
2000
|
Coldplay | Ben Lee |
|
1999
|
Macy Gray | Macy Gray |
|
1998
|
Bran Van 3000 | Radish |
|
1997
|
Fiona Apple | Roni Size |
|
1996
|
The Cardigans | The Wallflowers |
|
1995
|
Silverchair | Alanis Morissette |
|
1994
|
Jeff Buckley | Veruca Salt |
|
1993
|
The Digable Planets | Evan Dando |
|
1992
|
Me Phi Me | Sophie B. Hawkins |
|
1991
|
EMF | Boyz II Men |
|
1990
|
Urban Dance Squad | Dee-Lite |
|
1989
|
The Fresh Prince | Roland Gift |
|
1988
|
Toni Childs | Tanita Tikaram |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Best Show I Saw
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
My
Runner-Up
|
| 2007 | Charles Bissell @ Monkeytown, NYC | Fiery Furnaces @ Maxwell's, Hoboken |
|
2006
|
PM Dawn @ Maxwell's, Hoboken | Fiery Furnaces @ Satellite Ballroom, Charlottesville |
|
2005
|
Charles Bissell @ The Khyber, Philadelphia | Jaymay @ Rothko, NYC |
|
2004
|
Elizabeth Harper @ The Gershwin Theater, NYC | Jaymay @ The Cave, Queens |
|
2003
|
The Vitamen @ Luna Lounge, NYC | Metric @ Maxwell's, Hoboken |
|
2002
|
Belle & Sebastian @ Hammerstein, NYC | Milton @ CBGB Gallery, NYC |
|
2001
|
Baby Dayliner @ Pete's Candy Store, Brooklyn | The Negatones @ Luna Lounge, NYC |
|
2000
|
Suzanne Vega @ Fez, NYC | The Negatones @ The Continental, NYC |
|
1999
|
Hefner @ Brownies, NYC | Gang Starr @ Hammerstein, NYC |
|
1998
|
Linda Thompson @ The Knitting Factory, NYC | De La Soul @ Tramps, NYC |
|
1997
|
Moloko @ The Knitting Factory, NYC | The Jungle Brothers @ Wetlands, NYC |
|
1996
|
Suzanne Vega @ Irving Plaza, NYC | The Loud Family @ Brownies, NYC |
|
1995
|
Brian Dewan @ The Hard Grove, Jersey City | Elvis Costello @ The Beacon Theatre, NYC |
|
1994
|
Elvis Costello @ Summerstage, Central Park | The Loud Family @ Maxwell's, Hoboken |
|
1993
|
Ultra Vivid Scene @ Maxwell's, Hoboken | Robyn Hitchcock @ Maxwell's, Hoboken |
|
1992
|
Robyn Hitchcock @ University Of Massachusetts | The Vestrymen @ Pearl Street, Northampton MA |
|
1991
|
The Feelies @ Maxwell's, Hoboken | Richard Thompson @ The Iron Horse, Northampton |
|
1990
|
Bob Mould @ Maxwell's, Hoboken | Glass Eye @ The Knitting Factory, NYC |
|
1989
|
The Feelies @ Maxwell's, Hoboken | Camper Van Beethoven @ Pearl Street, Northampton |
|
1988
|
Marillion @ The Ritz, NYC | Elvis Costello @ Rutgers University |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Best Drummer
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
My
Runner-Up
|
|
2007
|
Bob D'Amico (Fiery Furnaces) | Jason Boesel (Rilo Kiley) |
|
2006
|
Colin Brooks (The Stills) | Thomas Hedlund (Phoenix) |
|
2005
|
Kurt Dahle (New Pornographers) | Jim Eno (Spoon) |
|
2004
|
Chris Pederson (Camper Van Beethoven) | Sam Fogarino (Interpol) |
|
2003
|
Steven Keller (Lilys) | Joules Scott-Key (Metric) |
|
2002
|
Alan White (Oasis) | Sam Fogarino (Interpol) |
|
2001
|
Neal Ostrovsky (The Webb Brothers) | Mark Keen (The Clientele) |
|
2000
|
John Kent (Ben Kweller) | Gil Ray (The Loud Family) |
|
1999
|
Janet Weiss (Quasi) | Eric Harris (Olivia Tremor Control) |
|
1998
|
Robert Wyatt | Janet Weiss (Quasi) |
|
1997
|
Eric Taylor (Seely) | Dave Rowntree (Blur) |
|
1996
|
Eric Taylor (Seely) | Loz Colbert (Ride) |
|
1995
|
Dave Rowntree (Blur) | Hilarie Sidney (The Apples In Stereo) |
|
1994
|
Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello) | Dave Rowntree (Blur) |
|
1993
|
Julius Klepacz (Ultra Vivid Scene) | John Molo (Bruce Hornsby) |
|
1992
|
Russ Kunkel (Lyle Lovett) | Steve Gorman (The Black Crowes) |
|
1991
|
Stanley Demeski (The Feelies) | Dave Rowntree (Blur) |
|
1990
|
John Molo (Bruce Hornsby) | Anton Fier (Bob Mould) |
|
1989
|
Chris Pederson (Camper Van Beethoven) | Georgia Hubley (Yo La Tengo) |
|
1988
|
Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth) | Colm O'Coisig (My Bloody Valentine) |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Best Bass Player
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
My
Runner-Up
|
|
2007
|
Garry Tallent (E Street Band) | Kevin Barnes (Of Montreal) |
|
2006
|
Archis Tiku (Maximo Park) | Bobby Kildea (Belle & Sebastian) |
|
2005
|
John Collins (The New Pornographers) | Kevin Barnes (Of Montreal) |
|
2004
|
Jay Brown (Tift Merritt) | John Collins (The New Pornographers) |
|
2003
|
John Collins (The New Pornographers) | Josh Winstead (Metric) |
|
2002
|
Paul McGuigan (Cornershop) | Tom Gray (Gomez) |
|
2001
|
John Collins (The New Pornographers) | Deb Googe (Snowpony) |
|
2000
|
Michel'le N'Dege'ocello (Scritti Politti) | Sasha Alcott (Palomar) |
|
1999
|
Mick Harrison (Prolapse) | George Rush (Richard Davies) |
|
1998
|
Ronny Mosuse (Hooverphonic) | Matthew Rubano (Lauryn Hill) |
|
1997
|
Sean Cook (Spiritualized) | Phil Spalding (Dubstar) |
|
1996
|
Leland Sklar (Lyle Lovett) | Alonza Bevan (Kula Shaker) |
|
1995
|
Timothy Brown (The Boo Radleys) | Alex James (Blur) |
|
1994
|
Colin Moulding (Sam Phillips) | Bruce Thomas (Elvis Costello) |
|
1993
|
Jack Daley (Ultra Vivid Scene) | R. Dunbar Poor (The Loud Family) |
|
1992
|
Bruce Thomas (Suzanne Vega) | Mike Mills (R.E.M.) |
|
1991
|
Andrew Bodnar (Graham Parker) | Jerry Scheff (Elvis Costello) |
|
1990
|
Brian Beattie (Glass Eye) | Andrew Bodnar (Graham Parker) |
|
1989
|
Brian Beattie (Glass Eye) | Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith) |
|
1988
|
Muzz Skillings (Living Color) | Duff McKagan (Guns 'N' Roses) |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Best Lead Guitar Player
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
My
Runner-Up
|
|
2007
|
Phil Wandscher (Jesse Sykes) | Blake Sennett (Rilo Kiley) |
|
2006
|
Lindsey Buckingham | Bert Jansch |
|
2005
|
Alisdair Maclean (The Clientele) | Damien Paris (The Giraffes) |
|
2004
|
Phil Wandscher (Jesse Sykes) | Greg Lisher (Camper Van Beethoven) |
|
2003
|
Jack White (The White Stripes) | Alisdair Maclean (The Clientele) |
|
2002
|
John Graboff (Laura Cantrell) | Larry Winther (The Orange Peels) |
|
2001
|
Xan McCurdy (Cake) | John Graboff (Laura Cantrell) |
|
2000
|
Steve Hillier (Dubstar) | Alisdair Maclean (The Clientele) |
|
1999
|
Kurt Heasley (Lilys) | Ian Dench (Whistler) |
|
1998
|
Richard Davies | Peter Blegvad (Slapp Happy) |
|
1997
|
Johnny Greenwood (Radiohead) | Lori Scacco (Seely) |
|
1996
|
Lori Scacco (Seely) | Andy Bell (Ride) |
|
1995
|
Johnny Greenwood (Radiohead) | Sean O'Hagan (The High Llamas) |
|
1994
|
Richard Thompson | Graham Coxon (Blur) |
|
1993
|
Kurt Ralske (Ultra Vivid Scene) | Bryan Harvey (Gutterball) |
|
1992
|
Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) | Robyn Hitchcock |
|
1991
|
Richard Thompson | Slash (Guns 'N' Roses) |
|
1990
|
Kurt Ralske (Ultra Vivid Scene) | Richard Thompson (French, Frith, Kaiser, Thompson) |
|
1989
|
Greg Lisher (Camper Van Beethoven) | Steve Rothery (Marillion) |
|
1988
|
Richard Thompson | Glenn Mercer (The Feelies) |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Best Synthesizer Playing Or Programming
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
My
Runner-Up
|
|
2007
|
Jesse Carmichael (Maroon 5) | Kanye West |
|
2006
|
Timbaland | Jenny Conlee (The Decemberists) |
|
2005
|
J Braun (The Negatones) | Kevin Barnes (Of Montreal) |
|
2004
|
Lil Jon | Gordon Zacharias (Fan Modine) |
|
2003
|
Damon Albarn (Blur) | Emily Haines (Metric) |
|
2002
|
Tom Brislin (Spiraling) | Timbaland (Missy Elliott) |
|
2001
|
Nicolas Godin (Air) | Carl Newman (The New Pornographers) |
|
2000
|
Earthtone III (Outkast) | Ann Shenton (Add N To (X)) |
|
1999
|
Momus | Mark Brydon (Moloko) |
|
1998
|
Scott Litt (Liz Phair) | Nicolas Godin (Air) |
|
1997
|
Mark Brydon (Moloko) | Tim Kellett (Olive) |
|
1996
|
Marcus Holdaway (The High Llamas) | Mary Hansen (Stereolab) |
|
1995
|
Marcus Holdaway (The High Llamas) | Robert Schneider (The Apples In Stereo) |
|
1994
|
Dr. Dre (Snoop Dogg) | Paul Wienecke (The Loud Family) |
|
1993
|
Dr. Dre | Prince Be (PM Dawn) |
|
1992
|
The Divine Styler | Prince Be (PM Dawn) |
|
1991
|
Groove Groove (Black Box) | Trevor Horn (Seal) |
|
1990
|
Shock G (Digital Underground) | Kurt Ralske (Ultra Vivid Scene) |
|
1989
|
Stella Weir (Glass Eye) | The Timelords/KLF |
|
1988
|
Peter Scherer (The Ambitious Lovers) | Shelley LaFreniere (Game Theory) |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Best Rhythm Guitar Player
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
My
Runner-Up
|
|
2007
|
Charlotte Hatherley | Matthew Friedberger (Fiery Furnaces) |
|
2006
|
Mazzalai & Brancowitz (Phoenix) | Matthew Friedberger |
|
2005
|
Will Sheff (Okkervil River) | Colin Meloy (The Decemberists) |
|
2004
|
Matthew Friedberger (The Fiery Furnaces) | Jeremy Benson (The Roadside Graves) |
|
2003
|
Colin Meloy (The Decemberists) | Amy Linton (The Aislers Set) |
|
2002
|
Britt Daniel (Spoon) | Andy Falkous (McLusky) |
|
2001
|
Britt Daniel (Spoon) | Suzanne Vega |
|
2000
|
Green Gartside (Scritti Politti) | Hugh Duggie (Foil) |
|
1999
|
Darren Hayman (Hefner) | Tim Wheeler (Ash) |
|
1998
|
Laura MacFarlane (Ninety-Nine) | Chris Olley (Six.By Seven) |
|
1997
|
Chris Willkie (Dubstar) | Eric Matthews |
|
1996
|
Tracy Bonham | Mark Gardner (Ride) |
|
1995
|
Duke Erikson (Garbage) | Stephen Malkmus (Pavement) |
|
1994
|
Liz Phair | Mark Gardner (Ride) |
|
1993
|
Liz Phair | Robyn Hitchcock |
|
1992
|
Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes) | Suzanne Vega |
|
1991
|
Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine) | Bill Million (The Feelies) |
|
1990
|
Johnny Marr (Electronic) | Prince |
|
1989
|
Katie McCarty (Glass Eye) | Marc Francia (Speed The Plough) |
|
1988
|
Bill Million (The Feelies) | Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) |
Critics Poll Retrospective: Best Piano or Organ Playing
|
Year
|
My
Pick
|
My
Runner-Up
|
|
2007
|
Tori Amos | Bryce Avary (The Rocket Summer) |
|
2006
|
Emily Haines | Kathryn Calder (Immaculate Machine) |
|
2005
|
Tori Amos | Jonathan Meiburg (Okkervil River) |
|
2004
|
Diana Krall | Bruce Hornsby |
|
2003
|
Steve Nieve (Elvis Costello) | Ivan Chr. Johanssen (The Jessica Fletchers) |
|
2002
|
Kori Gardner (Mates Of State) | Tori Amos |
|
2001
|
Marty Crandall (The Shins) | Sean O'Hagan (Stereolab) |
|
2000
|
Chris Geddes (Belle & Sebastian) | Joe Jackson |
|
1999
|
Aaron Sperske (Lilys) | Randy Newman |
|
1998
|
Tori Amos | Bruce Hornsby |
|
1997
|
Dr. John (Spiritualized) | Sam Coomes (Quasi) |
|
1996
|
Tori Amos | Matt Rollings (Lyle Lovett) |
|
1995
|
Bruce Hornsby | Rob Collins (The Charlatans) |
|
1994
|
Steve Nieve (Elvis Costello) | Ed Hawrych (The Black Crowes) |
|
1993
|
Bruce Hornsby | Paul Wieneke (The Loud Family) |
|
1992
|
Matt Rollings (Lyle Lovett) | Ed Hawrych (The Black Crowes) |
|
1991
|
Joni Mitchell | John Baumgartner (Speed The Plough) |
|
1990
|
Jazzie B (Soul II Soul) | Bruce Hornsby |
|
1989
|
Billy Joel | Mark Kelly (Marillion) |
|
1988
|
Bruce Hornsby | Randy Newman |