Playboy's Music Poll

December, 2004

The year in music wasn't as bad as we had expected. Beastie boys released their first CD in six years. U2 had its CD ganked at a photo shoot. Usher, Lil Jon and Ludacris had everyone shouting "yeah!" Kanye West and Twista put chi-town hip-hop on the map. Gorgeous Country Crooners Gretchen Wilson and Julie Roberts came pouring out of Nashville. And there was nary a boy band in sight (unless you count the hives). If you ignore concert venues, the music business showed signs of revival. B...