My fave albums of 2005: January - June

A Listmania! list by Mike Mantin (Swansea, UK)
 
I'M Wide Awake It'S Morning
1.  I'M Wide Awake It'S Morning by Bright Eyes
The list author says:
  "Indie superhero Conor Oberst gave us two albums in January. This one's full of alt.country classics."
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Digital Ash In A Digital Urn
2.  Digital Ash In A Digital Urn by Bright Eyes
The list author says:
  "The second of Bright Eyes' albums. Like recent Radiohead, it's moody and experimental but doesn't lose his flair for melody."
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LCD Soundsystem
3.  LCD Soundsystem by LCD Soundsystem
The list author says:
  "Ultra-danceable punk-funk from DFA genius James Murphy. It's a 2-disc bargain: the first disc has great pop tunes like 'Movement', the second has established, classic club hits like 'Yeah'. Awesome."
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The Fiery Furnaces EP
4.  The Fiery Furnaces EP by The Fiery Furnaces
The list author says:
  "Fab compilation of the NY duo's non-album singles and b-sides. 'Tropical Ice-Land' especially is great fun."
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Before the Dawn Heals Us
5.  Before the Dawn Heals Us by M83
The list author says:
  "Often very pretentious, but the self-indulgent tosh is balanced out by cracking tunes like 'Teen Angst' and 'Don't Save Us From The Flames'"
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More Adventurous (U.S. Release)
6.  More Adventurous (U.S. Release) by Rilo Kiley
The list author says:
  "It's not all good ('I Never' borders on- eep!- Shania Twain-style mainstream country-pop), but this album's finest moments are excellent. 'It's A Hit' and 'Portions For Foxes' are pop gems."
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Silent Alarm
7.  Silent Alarm by Bloc Party
The list author says:
  "Along with The Futureheads and Maximo Park, these London boys are the cream of the current art-rock boom."
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Funeral
8.  Funeral by Arcade Fire
The list author says:
  "I've played this so much, the CD almost doesn't work anymore. This is intense, beautiful and often very sad music, but also very listenable. By miles the best album of the year so far."
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Nashville
9.  Nashville by Josh Rouse
The list author says:
  "More alt.country from a very under-appreciated singer. It's not as good as 'Under Cold Blue Stars'  but Rouse's cracked voice and great melodies make this worth buying."
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Government Commissions
10.  Government Commissions by Mogwai
The list author says:
  "The post-rock legends compile their BBC sessions. The epic, 18-minute version of 'Like Herod' is phenomenal."
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You're a Woman I'm A Machine
11.  You're a Woman I'm A Machine by Death from Above 1979
The list author says:
  "Canadian duo DFA 1979 use only the bass and drums but still managed to produce a debut album full of deafening noise. Some great tunes, too, especially in the singles."
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The Alternative To Love
12.  The Alternative To Love by Brendan Benson
The list author says:
  "Not as good as the classic 'Lapalco', but then again, not much is. Lots of lovely tunes on here. 'What I'm Looking For' and 'Spit It Out' are insanely catchy. Great pop music."
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PRISONERS OF LOVE - A SMATTERING OF SCINTILLATING SENESCENT SONGS 1986-2002
13.  PRISONERS OF LOVE - A SMATTERING OF SCINTILLATING SENESCENT SONGS 1986-2002 by Yo La Tengo
The list author says:
  "It's not a new album, but this year's compilation of Yo La Tengo's finest moments is a perfect introduction to a great band. It's a great bargain, too."
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Open Season
14.  Open Season by British Sea Power
The list author says:
  "Ace, nature-obsessed indie from Brighton. Quick correction to my Amazon review: 'Oh Larsen B' is actually about an ice shelf that collapsed into the sea, not an Antarctic explorer. Sorry!"
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SAUL WILLIAMS
15.  SAUL WILLIAMS by Saul Williams
The list author says:
  "Saul Williams is a talented rapper with something to say, a perfect antidote to the constant flow of macho clones whose subject matter begins and ends at girls, cars, money and shooting people."
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Alligator
16.  Alligator by The National
The list author says:
  "Fantastic third album from the Brooklyn band. There's shouty indie-rock in 'Abel' and beautiful, down-tempo Americana in 'Daughters Of The Soho Riots'."
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Blinking Lights And Other Revelations
17.  Blinking Lights And Other Revelations by Eels
The list author says:
  "More excellent music from the ever-reliable E. This double-album isn't perfect but certainly deserves your attention."
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The Sunset Tree
18.  The Sunset Tree by Mountain Goats
The list author says:
  "More brilliant stuff from the hyper-prolific John Darnielle. These songs are often difficult (many are about his absuive stepfather), but it's an incredibly rewarding listen."
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Cold Roses
19.  Cold Roses by Ryan Adams
The list author says:
  "Another prolific singer-songwriter returned in May. 'Cold Roses' is a return to the country-tinged days of Whiskeytown and 'Heartbreaker' and is full of examples of Adams' exceptional songwriting."
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A Certain Trigger
20.  A Certain Trigger by Maxïmo Park
The list author says:
  "More contenders for the art-rock throne. These blokes blow dross like The Departure and Editors out of the water with their super-catchy tunes."
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X&Y
21.  X&Y by Coldplay
The list author says:
  "An obvious choice, perhaps, but Coldplay's latest album deserves a mention. 'Til Kingdom Come' is particularly wonderful, a sweet song that shrugs off the over-produced gloss."
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Magic Numbers
22.  Magic Numbers by The Magic Numbers
The list author says:
  "It's hardly ground-breaking, but The Magic Numbers are experts at feel-good, catchy indie-pop songs to soundtrack the Summer."
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Arcade Fire
23.  Arcade Fire by Arcade Fire
The list author says:
  "The Arcade Fire also released this remastered EP of early songs, which is perfect for those looking for more after being mesmerised by 'Funeral'."
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