Roy Lahan
Hilton - soon to be one of the big players in the northern musical arena.
Jennie
Hilton gets my vote. Great tunes, even better when heard live!
Jo Jackson
Hilton is so refreshing it slides down like a summer cool drink
David Richards
Hilton gets my vote. The upbeat melodies and depressingly honest lyrics take me through my daily mood swings.
Charlie Blackwell
Nine Black Alps - These guys really are fantastic. Love the record and the live show and can't wait till the Night & Day gig to see how they've come on since recording the album.
Tobi Jug
Has to be The Earlies fabulous live set at Academy 3 although 9BA will naturally have a successful 2005 and create Nu-Madchester
Rob
There's no doubt that the Nine Black Alps are going to put Manchester back on the map musically next year. Stunning catchy songs, raw grungy guitars, all not a hint of arrogance amoungst them. I'm prepared to put money on them having a top ten album next year.
Anna
I like the Nine Black Alps, The Vox, The Longcut, Fretwell, Beats For Beginners and Fear of music.
Karen Burns
Hilton are full of Northern Soul - coming from a Southerner.....
Doug Walker
Hilton for sure - great live and real feel to their album - even for an old 'un !
Dave
Nine Black Alps - NO CONTEST. These guys are the business and this time next year we'll all have their album on the top of our cd pile at home.
Phil (Hilton)
Thanks to all the people that have voted for us, we are very humbled by your generous comments. On behalf of the band may I wish you a fantastic Christmas and we hope to see you all in 2005.
Claire
Dear Eskiimo Top Class!Excellent band gets my vote
Tony Shawcross
Being a Soul Music fan and DJ I thought this was one of the best Indie type albums by Hilton.Well done guy's on your new venture.
Darren Ward
There is simply no question as to who is the best - it has to be Hilton!
Kevin p, b
Dear Eskiimo is the best band out there, it gets my Vote
jack
was in mancs and caught dear eskiimo live, grabbed promo cd.. into this new pop band big time, look forward to seeing them on big stages next year.
dugy b
I like the Dear Eskimo bunch,top blend of sounds and a foxy leading lady,winning combination in my book!
kay
Ami from Sweden is right....Hilton songs are all of those things she says and if you listen it will get you too!
HUGH TODD
Hilton without a doubt are the standout act. Fantastic lyrics delivered with catchy melodies and brilliant live performances. Look out Badly Drawn Boy, they're after your tea cosy
Ami
Maybe it's not allowed to vote from Sweden but my choice for The Best Mancurian Newcomer of 2004 is Hilton, of course, with Not Afraid to Be Happy! Best tracks: Killing a girl (the first I found on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ site and played again and again, I love it), the sublime Perfect Day - so beautiful with strings, the soft Silver Ladder, the powerful Sense of Innocence, the stunning Rapeseed. Outstanding music and with sometimes emotional, poetic and painting lyrics.
Mark Williams
Hilton- is a really good album and also they sponsor our charity events with their equipment Big Thanks
paul heaton
gary Hilton is The Genuine Article.
A Northern Soul
JB
There's a brand new band making waves at the moment called Sonic Boom 6 (indie punk rock)- they're on Desi DNA ,Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 2 @ 11.20 on Wednesday 15th December
