And to celebrate them, we asked our readers to shout-out the best albums from Leeds bands and musicians.
They delivered - with about 180 responses, it is evident that locals are proud of the people putting Leeds on the map.
We have rounded up 9 of the most suggested best albums and artists. Which is your favourite?
![Simon Hall said Black Rainbows by Corinne Bailey Rae is the best album from a Leeds artist. It was released in 2023.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjNlMGU4NzJiLTYwOGItNDU1MS05MTQ2LTM2MDlkMzdhYmFjYTo1ODNjNDQzMy1kOTBmLTRjODktOTRlMS02ODEzY2IwM2U4NzU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Black Rainbows - Corrine Bailey Rae
Simon Hall said Black Rainbows by Corinne Bailey Rae is the best album from a Leeds artist. It was released in 2023. | Steve RidingPhoto: Steve Riding
![Sean Mcdonald said Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret, the debut studio album by English synth-pop duo Soft Cell, is the best from a Leeds band. It was released in 1981.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjVmYTI1MDQ0LTI0NTctNGU0MC05MTE5LTI4NGI3NGFlYzljZTowNDIwZGM2ZS1hZGE3LTQ2NWYtODQ0ZC1hN2QyYjI1ZmVkZWQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret - Soft Cell
Sean Mcdonald said Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret, the debut studio album by English synth-pop duo Soft Cell, is the best from a Leeds band. It was released in 1981. | PA/Carston WindhorstPhoto: PA/Carston Windhorst
9. Wait for Me - The Pigeon Detectives
Steve Garland said Wait For Me, the debut album of Leeds band The Pigeon Detectives, is the best. It was released in 2007. | Simon Hulme/National World