Best Of 2005

28 Dec 2005

It’s harder than usual this year. 2005 has seen a great number of releases, from both debutants and veterans, I can still only come up with 5 albums that I’ve really loved. It’s not that I’m disappointed, but I feel more comfortable listing my 5 favourites and 10 highlights instead of my usual top 10 (sorted by date of release).

Bloc Party – Silent Alarm
Their ecstatic indie rock blows me away every time.
Favourite track: “Like Eating Glass”

Mary Gauthier – Mercy Now
Dark and gritty country with a southern gothic ambience that really drags you in.
Favourite track: “Falling Out Of Love”

Porcupine Tree – Deadwing
Less progressive and more rock. Just the way I like it.
Favourite track: “Shallow”

The New Pornographers – Twin Cinema
More addictive power-pop hooks than this is hard to find.
Favourite track: “Stacked Crooked”

Madonna – Confessions On A Dance Floor
Stuart Price is definately producer of the year in my book.
Favourite track: “Jump”

Highlights in alphabetical order:

Aimee Mann – The Forgotten Arm
Coldplay – X&Y
Fiona Apple – Extraordinary Machine
Kathleen Edwards – Back To Me
Modeselektor – Hello Mom!
Ryan Adams – Jacksonville City Nights
Soilwork – Stabbing The Drama
Spillsbury – 2
System Of A Down – Hypnotize
The Mars Volta – Frances The Mute