The best of 2005, the definitive list

A Listmania! list by "stefswinnen"
 
I'm A Bird Now
1.  I'm A Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
The list author says:
  "Surely, this must be the discovery of 2005"
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You Could Have It So Much Better
2.  You Could Have It So Much Better by Franz Ferdinand
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  "The second landing of Franz is a measured one"
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Funeral
3.  Funeral by Arcade Fire
The list author says:
  "Canada's finest with a stunning debut that sets new boundaries in popular music"
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Magic Numbers
4.  Magic Numbers by The Magic Numbers
The list author says:
  "A fresh old sound."
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Multiply
5.  Multiply by Jamie Lidell
The list author says:
  "Soul as viewed by an electronical pioneer. The best 'black' album of the year."
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Z
6.  Z by My Morning Jacket
The list author says:
  "A slightly chanced band, with a totally new scene"
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Silent Alarm [CD + DVD]
7.  Silent Alarm [CD + DVD] by Bloc Party
The list author says:
  "the best of the eighties in a new band sounding challenging and provocative."
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Employment
8.  Employment by Kaiser Chiefs
The list author says:
  "Another eighties revival band, but with new, well constructed songs."
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Nashville
9.  Nashville by Josh Rouse
The list author says:
  "Lonely singer/sonwriters gets the regnocition he deserves. Finally."
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Geronimo
10.  Geronimo by Shannon McNally
The list author says:
  "The voice of Stevie Nicks, the lyricism of Dolly Parton and the spirit of Young Elvis. All in one woman."
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Devils & Dust
11.  Devils & Dust by Bruce Springsteen
The list author says:
  "The storyteller side of Springsteen with Brian O' Brendan in the producers' seat;"
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In Pursuit of Your Happiness
12.  In Pursuit of Your Happiness by Mark Mulcahy
The list author says:
  "Please, do not overlook this little miracle of an album."
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Get Behind Me Satan
13.  Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
The list author says:
  "Ok, there's no anthem like Seven Nation Army on it, but it remaines a thing of beauty"
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Front Parlour Ballads
14.  Front Parlour Ballads by Richard Thompson
The list author says:
  "An ode to his ole' hometown from his new hometown. American folk, so to speak."
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Late Registration
15.  Late Registration by Kanye West
The list author says:
  "Hip Hop's new hope for salvation makes his second album. And what a smash it is!"
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HAL
16.  HAL by HAL
The list author says:
  "If The Beach Boys' residence was dublin, they'd make this kind of an album. Perfect pop!"
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In Space
17.  In Space by Big Star
The list author says:
  "The return of a legend with a yet to be legendary record."
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Nite Versions
18.  Nite Versions by Soulwax
The list author says:
  "Two Many DJs mash up their own record."
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In The Reins
19.  In The Reins by Calexico and Iron & Wine
The list author says:
  "Americana's last hope and silent boy Sam Bean get together and make this beautiful collection of songs."
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Prairie Wind (Cd Only)
20.  Prairie Wind (Cd Only) by Neil Young
The list author says:
  "The trilogy ends here after Harvest and Harvest Moon."
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Lovekraft
21.  Lovekraft by Super Furry Animals
The list author says:
  "Inpredictable as always, good as never before."
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As Is Now
22.  As Is Now by Paul Weller
The list author says:
  "The modfather is back."
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Lullabies To Paralyze
23.  Lullabies To Paralyze by Queens Of The Stone Age
The list author says:
  "A new start for an already pretty legendary band."
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The Back Room
24.  The Back Room by Editors
The list author says:
  "Stunning debut."
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The Secret Migration
25.  The Secret Migration by Mercury Rev
The list author says:
  "Still as strong as at the time of Deserter"s Song."
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