Your top CDs of 2003

The Globe critics have compiled their lists of the year's best music releases.

Now here's your chance to share your favorite CDs of 2003 with other Boston.com users. What CDs stood out above the rest this year? Which ones would you recommend and why?

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Mayors of the Moon ~ Jon Langford and the Sadies - brilliant work by the ex-mekon. And Brit-pop/rockers reinvent themselves yet again with "Think Tank" by Blur.

E Pluribus Unem, Portland

Jesse Malin 's "Fine Art of Self Destruction" - beat Ryan Adams at his own game. Great CD for a car ride through the country.

Kim, Cambridge

I agree with Steve Morse (and Spin and others). My number 1 CD has ruled my player from day one, The White Stripes "Elephant". I would put The Strokes "Room on Fire" at number 2. I have heard the new Radiohead, but would not put it in my Top 10. It's got 2 good songs, which is about par for a Radiohead disc (in my opinion).

Jeff, Nashua, NH

Here are a few memorable ones:
-Jeff Buckley's posthumous: "Live at Sin-E" double CD set. It's absolutely, breathtakingly beautiful. There is nobody like him.
-Rufus Wainwright's "Want One".
-Ryan Adams' "Love is Hell". Both discs.
-David Bowie's "Reality". He never stops.
-Lyle Lovett's "My Baby Don't Tolerate"

Rachel , Watertown

Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Greendale
Long time band put out concept album with songs worthy of their classic catalog of material.
Allman Brothers Band: Hitting the Note
The first really good ABB album in 10 years. Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes add new life to this warhorse.
Widespread Panic: Ball
The band is able to catch a bit of their live sound in the studio.

Rob, Cambridge

Who can deny the power of the Electric Six. "Fire" combines the best of garage rock and disco into this sick, twisted animal that grows stronger the more you listen. As an added bonus, all you fans of the White Stripes will be happy to note that Jack White has a cameo on the song "Danger High Voltage." Beware - you will dance whether you want to or not.
As an added bonus, I would strongly urge everyone to go out a get a copy of the 'Cock a Doodle Dont' by the Legendary Shack Shakers. This is frantic blues for young and old. Potent stuff right out of the still.
Lastly, take my word for it, Add n to (x)'s "Loud Like Nature" needs to be heard. Grab those cheesy pop CDs swing by Newbury comics and sell them. Then pick up this CD for a crazed old-school analog experience. You can thank me later.

Jeepster, Framingham

I'm pretty much entrenched in the americana / contemporary acoustic scene, so specific to that genre, I would prize such albums as Josh Ritter - Hello Starling, Dar Williams - Beauty of the Rain, David Gray - New Day at Midnight, Patty Griffin - 1,000 Kisses, and Gillian Welch - Soul Journey.
On a side note, Fleetwood Mac's Say You Will was a remarkable release, minus the criticism of Christine's absence.

Peter Lathrop, Boston

I listened to a lot of 50 Cent, Get Rich or Die Tryin' while I was serving with the Marine Corps in Iraq.

Matt, Somerville