Best of 2005 (subject to change)

A Listmania! list by Man Without a Soul (London)
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Takk...
1.  Takk... by Sigur Rós
The list author says:
  "More commercial than their previous work but also more powerful. Top album of the year. Key Tracks - Svo Hljott, Hoppipola, Gong, Glosoli"
Used & New from: £2.98
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews)

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Illinoise
2.  Illinoise by Sufjan Stevens
The list author says:
  "Sprawling and by no means perfect - when it hits the spot it is fantastic though. Key Tracks - John Wayne Gacy Jr, Casimir Pulaski Day, The Predatory Wasp"
£8.99   Used & New from: £4.17
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

FEELS
3.  FEELS by Animal Collective
The list author says:
  "A slightly tropical jungle atmosphere pervades with mad animal screaming and tribal drums. Key Tracks - The Purple Bottle, Banshee Beat, Grass"
£6.97   Used & New from: £2.80
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Silent Alarm
4.  Silent Alarm by Bloc Party
The list author says:
  "This is almost too good - it takes every popular element in current indie rock and melds them together to create a stunningly consistent debut. Key Tracks - Luno, Banquet, This Modern Love"
£5.39   Used & New from: £0.03
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
5.  Clap Your Hands Say Yeah by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
The list author says:
  "Catchy indie pop songs sung by a Thom Yorke/David Byrne/Jeff Magnum crossbreed! Key Tracks - Over and Over Again, Upon This Tidal Wave Of Young Blood , Details Of The War"
£27.29   Used & New from: £1.48
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Apologies to the Queen Mary
6.  Apologies to the Queen Mary by Wolf Parade
The list author says:
  "Duel singer/songwriter action on this quirky debut - who is your favourite of the two? Key Tracks - Dinner Bells,I'll Believe In Anything, Dear Sons And Daughters Of Hungry Ghosts"
£13.68   Used & New from: £5.39
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

I'm A Bird Now
7.  I'm A Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
The list author says:
  "A voice destined to divide opinion for years to come. Key Tracks - Hope There’s Someone, You Are My Sister, Fistful Of Love"
Used & New from: £3.99
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)

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Alligator
8.  Alligator by The National
The list author says:
  "Highly entertaining listen w/ styles veering wildly all over the place although some ideas come off better than others. Key Tracks - Daughters of the Soho Riots, The Geese of Beverly Road, City Middle"
£4.99   Used & New from: £3.56
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Blinking Lights And Other Revelations
9.  Blinking Lights And Other Revelations by Eels
The list author says:
  "33 Songs is probably too much Eels for any man - this is perfect for editing into smaller mixtapes. Key Tracks - Trouble With Dreams, Railroad Man, Ugly Love"
£9.27   Used & New from: £1.98
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Z
10.  Z by My Morning Jacket
The list author says:
  "A move away from their southern retro roots into new soul and pop territories. Key Tracks - Wordless Chorus, Dondante, Into The Woods"
Used & New from: £6.98
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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The Campfire Headphase
11.  The Campfire Headphase by Boards Of Canada
The list author says:
  "What campfire music would be complete without acoustic guitar? That is what is added here. Key Tracks - '84 Pontiac Dream, Dayvan Cowboy, Oscar See Through Red Eye"
£6.99   Used & New from: £4.95
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Broken Social Scene
12.  Broken Social Scene by Broken Social Scene
The list author says:
  "Guilty of over egging and not recreating the unique atmosphere of the debut - this is still an accomplished follow up. Key Tracks - Ibi dreams of pavement, Superconnected, Major label debut"
£5.57   Used & New from: £1.37
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Superwolf
13.  Superwolf by Bonnie Prince Billy
The list author says:
  "Decent collaboration with Matt Sweeney that is pretty conventional compared to a lot of Will Oldham's releases. Key Tracks - Beast for Thee,My Home Is the Sea, Blood Embrace"
Used & New from: £31.00

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Nashville
14.  Nashville by Josh Rouse
The list author says:
  "Loveable mellow rock bordering on easy listening from the acoustic singer songwriter. Key Tracks - It's The Nightime, Winter In The Hamptons, Streetlights"
£7.19   Used & New from: £1.80
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

I'M Wide Awake It'S Morning
15.  I'M Wide Awake It'S Morning by Bright Eyes
The list author says:
  "Acoustic country pastiche coupled with great lyrics and that unique wobbly delivery from Conor. Key Tracks - We Are Nowhere And It's Now, Lua, Old Soul Song"
£13.69   Used & New from: £6.00
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

Static Traveller
16.  Static Traveller by C-Mon & Kypski
The list author says:
  "A mix this eclectic should be intensely irritating but this is a fun listen. Key Tracks - Chili Bum, Evil Needle, Money,Money,Money"
Used & New from: £8.75

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The Runners Four
17.  The Runners Four by Deerhoof
The list author says:
  "Challenging to say the least - a baby voiced rambling 20 track lo fi experiment! Key Tracks - Twin Killers, Spirit Ditties Of No Tone, You're Our Two"
£11.37   Used & New from: £2.48
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Understanding
18.  The Understanding by Royksopp
The list author says:
  "An enjoyable mix of electronic genres even if some of the songs feel a bit throwaway. Key Tracks - Triumphant, Circuit Breaker, Beautiful Day Without You"
£5.44   Used & New from: £0.68
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

Lullabies To Paralyze
19.  Lullabies To Paralyze by Queens Of The Stone Age
The list author says:
  "Carrying a bit of excess flab but the Queens hit more than they miss here. Key Tracks - Everybody Knows That You're Insane, I Never Came, Burn The Witch"
£5.39   Used & New from: £1.09
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

Want Two
20.  Want Two by Rufus Wainwright
The list author says:
  "Patchy, patchy, patchy. Definitely the weaker Want sibling but with some stunning standouts. Key Tracks - Peach Trees, The Art Teacher, The One You Love"
£5.45   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Hypermagic Mountain
21.  Hypermagic Mountain by Lightning Bolt
The list author says:
  "Ear shredding insanity - I have never listened to this album from start to finish! Key Tracks - Captain Caveman, Dead Cowboy, Riff Wraiths"
£11.89   Used & New from: £8.00
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Secret Migration
22.  The Secret Migration by Mercury Rev
The list author says:
  "Look, I love this band but this is just too sickly twee. If you love the Rev you should probably own it though. Key Tracks - First-Time Mother's Joy, Down Poured The Heavens, My Love"
£7.70   Used & New from: £0.31
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

Demon Days
23.  Demon Days by Gorillaz
The list author says:
  "The singles make sense - the album doesn't. Best leave it at that! Key Tracks - Feel Good Inc, DARE, Dirty Harry"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.17
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)

Candy Ass
24.  Candy Ass by Mark Eitzel
The list author says:
  "One for completists only me thinks... Key Tracks - Roll Away My Stone, Sleeping Beauty, My Pet Rat St Michael"
£9.86   Used & New from: £2.42
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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