Top 20 Albums Of 2005 (No order)

A Listmania! list by Mojo "Teenage critic." (Wales, UK)
 
You Could Have It So Much Better
1.  You Could Have It So Much Better by Franz Ferdinand
The list author says:
  "We all wanted as good an album as their debut, but we got more. Expanding their art-rock pallette, Franz delivered 13 perfect rock songs, all incredibly catchy."
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Silent Alarm
2.  Silent Alarm by Bloc Party
The list author says:
  "Whilst we all pray for a new radiohead album, Bloc party's debut is enough to satisfy your experimental rock needs. This band have produced the greatest debut this year."
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A Certain Trigger
3.  A Certain Trigger by Maxïmo Park
The list author says:
  "A fine debut, and while it is flawed in places, it still delivers upbeat rock songs with Geordie wailing in the mix."
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With Love and Squalor
4.  With Love and Squalor by We Are Scientists
The list author says:
  "An American rock band that aren't Emos, and don't sing about girls? You better believe it. An album cracked with ginormous guitar solos, this is a case for the ol' air guitar."
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Road To Rouen
5.  Road To Rouen by Supergrass
The list author says:
  "The most under-rated album here. While it's a far cry from their Britpop roots, the fab four come back with a touching acoustic wonder well."
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Employment
6.  Employment by Kaiser Chiefs
The list author says:
  "Everyone knows it. Everyone loves it. Catchy, upbeat, this was the perfect remedy for James Blunt, and the band of the year. I PREDICT A RIOT!!!"
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The New Fellas
7.  The New Fellas by The Cribs
The list author says:
  "This is like Employment's younger brother. More edgy guitars, and more in-your-face vocals. this was the perfect straightforward guitar album."
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Guero
8.  Guero by Beck
The list author says:
  "Mr. Hansen does it again with 'Odelay 2'. A creative watershed, bursting with irony and groove."
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CAPTURE / RELEASE
9.  CAPTURE / RELEASE by The Rakes
The list author says:
  "2005 was THE year for debuts. Kaiser Chiefs, Bloc Party, and The Rakes. A magic album, hands down."
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Down in Albion
10.  Down in Albion by Babyshambles
The list author says:
  "It was much anticipated, and it didn't disappoint. It really shows what drugged-up rock stars can do with instruments."
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Stars of CCTV
11.  Stars of CCTV by Hard-Fi
The list author says:
  "The debuts keep on coming! 11 ASBO anthems that had nightclubs everywhere jumping up and down and chanting."
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Get Behind Me Satan
12.  Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
The list author says:
  "Jack and Meg ditch the guitars and get out the pianos for this beautiful little gem. Not as good as Elephant, but still great."
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X&Y
13.  X&Y by Coldplay
The list author says:
  "Not everyone likes them, but Coldplay managed to create their finest album, full of high-pitched wailing and memorable tunes."
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The Back Room
14.  The Back Room by Editors
The list author says:
  "Depressing never was so much fun. New kings of darkness, The Editors whipped out this slice of evil rock out of the bag, and a good job they did too."
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Don't Believe the Truth
15.  Don't Believe the Truth by Oasis
The list author says:
  "Ever since What's The Story, Oasis have been rubbish. But they have redeemed themselves with this album. Packed with the trademark Noel riff-o-rama, this burst into our heads and stayed there."
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Demon Days
16.  Demon Days by Gorillaz
The list author says:
  "While a new Blur album isn't likely, we still have this. Creative, smart, and over-clever, Albarn's done it again."
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For Screening Purposes Only
17.  For Screening Purposes Only by Test Icicles
The list author says:
  "The noisiest, thrashiest album of the year, fronted by screeching guitars and screaming vocals."
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Funeral
18.  Funeral by Arcade Fire
The list author says:
  "The best live band of the year, this album was full of harmonies, and from the best Canadian band. Ever."
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Open Season
19.  Open Season by British Sea Power
The list author says:
  "Their debut was good, but this tops it, mixing poetry and guitars to create a masterpiece."
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Magic Numbers
20.  Magic Numbers by The Magic Numbers
The list author says:
  "The hippy-siblings came and delievered us the feel-good album of the year. It made us smile in the Summer, and kept us warm at Winter. Oh, the memories..."
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