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The best of
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I Am a Bird Now
~ Antony & The Johnsons
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Surely, this must be the discovery of 2005 |
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Highlights from The BRITs Nominees 2006: A list by Amazon Music
Editor, BRITs Enthusiast
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Chris Williams - Top 25 Albums of 2006: A list by cwblueroom,
Music Expert
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Funeral
~ Arcade Fire
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Canada's finest with a stunning debut that sets new boundaries in
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Top 20 Albums Of 2005 (No order): A list by darkdeity666, Human
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The Magic Numbers
~ The Magic Numbers
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A fresh old sound. |
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Best of 2005...So Far: A list by gaghiyokko, Gag Hiyokko
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Multiply
~ Jamie Lidell
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Soul as viewed by an electronical pioneer. The best 'black' album of the
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In 2005 I've Listened To...: A list by ferome, Student
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~ My Morning Jacket
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A slightly chanced band, with a totally new scene |
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Best Albums of 2005: A list by californiasun102, music junkie
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Silent Alarm [CD + DVD]
~ Bloc Party
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the best of the eighties in a new band sounding challenging and
provocative. |
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Best of 2005: A list by mountebanks, Arctic Monkey Hater
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Employment
~ Kaiser Chiefs
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stefswinnen's comments:
Another eighties revival band, but with new, well constructed songs.
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The Best Albums Of The Last Year: A list by plugindonkey, Man
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Nashville
~ Josh Rouse
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Lonely singer/sonwriters gets the regnocition he deserves. Finally. |
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2005. Welcome To Your Future: A list by roystannard, 13 Year Old
Music Fan
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Geronimo
~ Shannon McNally
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The voice of Stevie Nicks, the lyricism of Dolly Parton and the spirit
of Young Elvis. All in one woman. |
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The best of 2005: A list by davidfranklin8, IT Bod
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Devils & Dust [CD + DVD]
~ Bruce Springsteen
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The storyteller side of Springsteen with Brian O' Brendan in the
producers' seat; |
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best albums of 2005: A list by romobatigol, accountant
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In Pursuit of Your Happiness
~ Mark Mulcahy
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stefswinnen's comments:
Please, do not overlook this little miracle of an album. |
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Favourite Albums of 2005: A list by eegus, Arbiter of taste
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Get Behind Me Satan
~ White Stripes
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stefswinnen's comments:
Ok, there's no anthem like Seven Nation Army on it, but it remaines a
thing of beauty |
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Best of 2005: A list by David Macbeth, Student
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Front Parlour Ballads
~ Richard Thompson
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An ode to his ole' hometown from his new hometown. American folk, so to
speak. |
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Top 25 albums of 2005.. so far: A list by baggiebert, Music
Scholar
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Late Registration
~ Kanye West
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stefswinnen's comments:
Hip Hop's new hope for salvation makes his second album. And what a
smash it is! |
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Top 10 of 2005: A list by Abi, Student
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Hal
~ Hal
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stefswinnen's comments:
If The Beach Boys' residence was dublin, they'd make this kind of an
album. Perfect pop! |
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The Horrible Sound of The 21st Century: A list by mytoy69,
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In Space
~ Big Star
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stefswinnen's comments:
The return of a legend with a yet to be legendary record. |
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Best Albums of 2005, in no particular order: A list by
discostu101, Nerd.
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Nite Versions
~ Soulwax
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Two Many DJs mash up their own record. |
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The CD's you have to listen to to survive 2006 (no order): A list
by Natalie Haslam - conroy, Student
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In the Reins
~ Iron & Wine
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Americana's last hope and silent boy Sam Bean get together and make this
beautiful collection of songs. |
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The Best Albums Of 2005: A list by lowslung05, Bsc (Hons)
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Prairie Wind
~ Neil Young
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The trilogy ends here after Harvest and Harvest Moon. |
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Top 25 of 2005: A list by the_same_boy_youve_always_known, 20
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Love Kraft
~ Super Furry Animals
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Inpredictable as always, good as never before. |
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2005 - a tremendous year!: A list by ciaran48, n o n e
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As Is Now
~ Paul Weller
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The modfather is back. |
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2005 Best Albums: A list by dancin_terry, Music Obsessive
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Lullabies to Paralyze
~ Queens of the Stone Age
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A new start for an already pretty legendary band. |
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Best Albums of 2005 (in no particular order): A list by ll84,
teaching assistant
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The Back Room
~ Editors
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Stunning debut. |
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Top 20 albums of 2005 (In order): A list by John Brennan,
Soothsayer
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The Secret Migration
~ Mercury Rev
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stefswinnen's comments:
Still as strong as at the time of Deserter"s Song. |
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Nowt on TV tonight so heres my list of 2005,s best albums: A list
by Russell Clarke, Frustrated Amazon reviewer
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