Amazon.co.uk: Albums of 2005

Albums of 2005
A Listmania! list by R. Summers "size_of_an_ocean"

1. PICARESQUE by The Decemberists

The list author says:
	"Grand sea shanties and lovely songs. Best song - We Both Go Down Together"

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(16 customer reviews)

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2. Leaders Of The Free World by Elbow

The list author says:
	"This was clearly going to be great, and it is. I love Elbow, I do. Best song - Great Expectations"

�4.99 Used & New from: �1.40

(56 customer reviews)

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3. The Sunlandic Twins by of Montreal

The list author says:
	"I never really listened to this, but somehow I knew all the songs at their gig. It's the sign of a great album and it hasn't been out of my cd player since. Best song - The Repudiated Immortals"

Used & New from: �5.68

(1 customer review)

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4. Cole's Corner by Richard Hawley

The list author says:
	"This is completely unlike anything else I own, but it's so damn romantic! Best song - Coles Corner"

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(48 customer reviews)

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5. Apologies to the Queen Mary by Wolf Parade

The list author says:
	"Yeh, they do sound a bit like Modest Mouse, but they still have loads of their own ideas! Best song - Modern World"

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(9 customer reviews)

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6. The Mysterious Production of Eggs by Andrew Bird

The list author says:
	"A great voice and some really interesting violin moments make this a special album. Best song - A Nervous Tic Motion Of The Head To The Left"

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(6 customer reviews)

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7. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

The list author says:
	"Not as special as I thought it might be, but still very good. Very quirky and poppy! Best song - Heavy Metal"

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(27 customer reviews)

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8. Takk... by Sigur R�s

The list author says:
	"Come on, you knew this would be ace. A bit more commercial than other efforts, but this doesn't stop me loving it! Best song - Hoppipolla"

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(92 customer reviews)

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9. Let It Die by Feist

The list author says:
	"She has such a good voice and her interpretation of the Bee Gees is just brilliant. Best song - Let It Die"

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(16 customer reviews)

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10. Illinoise by Sufjan Stevens

The list author says:
	"He's such a great songwriter and composer. This album's as great for the instrumental interludes as it is for the songs. And the titles! Best Song - John Wayne Gacy, Jr."

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(50 customer reviews)

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11. Gods and Monsters [CD + DVD] by I Am Kloot

The list author says:
	"Not as good as their second album, but I don't think they could ever top that. Still great though. Best song - Over My Shoulder"

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(5 customer reviews)

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12. Everything Ecstatic by Four Tet

The list author says:
	"The first electronica album I've ever really really got into. Best song - Smile Around The Face"

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(8 customer reviews)

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13. In Case We Die by Architecture in Helsinki

The list author says:
	"So much fun! And they were great live too. Best Song - Maybe You Can Owe Me"

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(7 customer reviews)

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14. Crying at Teatime by Alfie

The list author says:
	"A lot more straightforward than their last effort, but this proves they can actually write brilliant pop songs as well. Best song - Kitsune"

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(2 customer reviews)

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15. Gimme Fiction [2CD] by Spoon

The list author says:
	"Britt Daniels has a habit of writing great pop songs with a twist and he hasn't broken it here. Best song - The Two Sides Of Monsieur Valentine"

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(13 customer reviews)

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16. Bang Bang Rock & Roll by Art Brut

The list author says:
	"This album is very funny, but without being a stupid novelty. Great songwriting. Best song - Rusted Guns Of Milan"

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(17 customer reviews)

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17. At the Soundless Dawn by Red Sparowes

The list author says:
	"Ace "post-rock", if that's what we're calling it. Intense melodies. Best song - you have to listen to this as a whole!"

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(3 customer reviews)

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18. The Best Party Ever by The Boy Least Likely To

The list author says:
	"Lovely and poppy and bouncy and happy! Deserve to be bigger than they are. Best song - My Tiger, My Heart"

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(11 customer reviews)

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19. I'm A Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons

The list author says:
	"Thoroughly deserved the MMP. What a voice! Best song - For Today I Am A Boy"

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20. Veneer by Jos� Gonz�lez

The list author says:
	"Gorgeously lovely Swedish folk (although his name sounds Spanish). Best song - Crosses"

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21. No Cities Left by The Dears

The list author says:
	"Again, I didn't listen to this much at first, but it was incredibly rewarding when I finally did! Brilliantly structured songs. Best song - Never Destroy Us"

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(1 customer review)

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22. Z by My Morning Jacket

The list author says:
	"Haven't liked their other albums, but thought I'd give this a chance and I'm glad I did! Best song - It Beats 4 U"

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(9 customer reviews)

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23. Ta Det Lungt by Dungen

The list author says:
	"Absolutely crazy. Swedish psychedilica! Mad as cheese. Best song - Panda"

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24. Funeral by Arcade Fire

The list author says:
	"This was on my list last year but it's so good (and it got a UK release this year) that it sneaks on again. Best song - Rebellion (Lies)"