The Hold Steady's "Almost Killed Me" has graced many a magazine's pages in the nod to the best and overlooked music of 2004. Craig Finn expresses his gratitude and excitement, "We are honored that so many people remembered Almost Killed Me in their year end polls. We are excited to kick off 2005 with a new record, a bunch of shows, and our two new band members."
Spin: 2004 Year End Issue "The Ten Best Albums You Didn't Hear"-- (#1)
Rolling Stone: 2004 Year In Review Issue "Best Records You Didn't Hear" -- (#1)
Magnet: "10 Records You Missed in 2004"- (#2)
Red Flag Media: "Top 40 of 04" - (#3)
The Onion: "Year End Top 10" -- (#8)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: "Best Overall Records of the Year" - (#4)
Austin American Statesman "Top 10 of 2004" (#1)
Willamette Week: (Portland, OR) - "Top 10 Records of 2004" (#4)
Washington City Paper: "Top 20 of 2004"
Baltimore City Paper: "Top 10 Albums of 2004"- (#3)
Nashville Scene: "Top 10 of 2004" - (#8)
Earshot : "Most Underrated Band of 2004"
Insound: "Top 100 of 2004"

"[Constantines] work the great miracle of rock 'n' roll: Kill it, then bring it back to life. This is important." - Magnet Magazine