Franz Ferdinand's eponymous album came out on February 9, 2004, and was a huge success - spawning two UK top ten hits in 'Take Me Out' and 'The Dark of the Matinee'.
It's since sold over 3.6 million copies worldwide, was nominated for Best Alternative Album at the Grammy Awards and won the 2004 Mercury Music Prize.
5. Green Day: American Idiot
It may have been their seventh studio album, but American Idiot introduced the American punk-rock band to a whole new audience - in no small part thanks to the title track. Such was its popularity it ended up being made into a West End rock musical. | Contributed
6. The Streets: A Grand Don't Come For Free
As The Streets, Mike Skinner had already seen success with Original Pirate Material. His second album made him a household name in 2004, thanks to number top 10 hit ' Fit but You Know It'. | Contributed
7. The Libertines: The Libertines
The Libertine's eponymous debut album chronicles the turbulent relationship between frontmen Pete Doherty and Carl Barat. Listening to it 20 years later it's hard to believe the band are back together and about to release their fourth studio album 'All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade'. | Contributed
8. Scissor Sisters: Scissor Sisters
Led by a somewhat divisive cover of Pink Floyd's 'Comfortably Numb', this debut album from Scissor Sisters became the UK's best selling album of 2004. | Contributed