Amazon.co.uk: Essential albums of 2005

Essential albums of 2005 - in no particular order
A Listmania! list by orac (Ascot UK)

1. Silent Alarm [CD + DVD] by Bloc Party

The list author says:
	"Outstanding debut - not a weak track on this album - melodic guitars and clever songs"

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2. The Back Room by Editors

The list author says:
	"Another exceedingly impressive debut - Editors are the brink of being massive - hooks and catchy choruses with every track. Interpol-tastic!"

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3. Playing the Angel by Depeche Mode

The list author says:
	"The Mighty Mode's finest album in over ten years. Bombastic production and the first five tracks are some of DM'S finest."

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4. Witching Hour by Ladytron

The list author says:
	"Ladytron should be huge - The Witching Hour is stunning and an inspired collection of songs. Very haunting in places too with. Opening track 'High Rise' was used by the BBC to promote 'Bleak House'.."

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5. Supernature by Goldfrapp

The list author says:
	"Goldfrapp go full-on pop! The purists hate it and that's a good thing. Supernature contains several top ten hits including the wonderfully bonkers 'Satin Chic'. Alison is pop's leading lady."

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6. With Teeth by Nine Inch Nails

The list author says:
	"Impressive return to form for Trent with melodic nods back to Pretty Hate Machine - superb production too."

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7. Before After by Heaven 17

The list author says:
	"H17 knock out a surprisingly decent album that's up there with their best releases and includes some great dance tracks."

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8. Antics by Interpol

The list author says:
	"The best US band in recent years - Interpol really are in a different league and 'Not Even Jail' is one of the finest albums tracks ever."

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9. The Understanding by Royksopp

The list author says:
	"Purists hated Roysksopp's move into traditional 'electro pop' but this album will be viewed as a classic in years to come and it's tunes are currently being used by CH4 in trailers"

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10. Beauty Queen by Hoboken

The list author says:
	"Divine Comedy meets The Human League! Hoboken are on the verge of chart success in 2006 with this catchy single."

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11. X&Y by Coldplay

The list author says:
	"Coldplay come in for a lot of bashing mainly from people with less talent - but this album matches the best of most bands with some outstanding tracks such as 'Talk'. Chris is quite simply a genius."

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12. Original Remixes and Rarities by Human League

The list author says:
	"Synth pop innovators who were always one step ahead when it came to finding unique synth sounds but it's the quality of the songs that make the League so special."