The Best 50 Albums of 2005
by PopMatters (2005) 
PopMatters is an international online magazine of cultural criticism that covers many aspects of popular culture. These are their best albums of 2005.
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The Best 50 Albums of 2005 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Common | 1 | 2% | |
| The National | 1 | 2% | |
| Gorillaz | 1 | 2% | |
| Sufjan Stevens | 1 | 2% | |
| Kate Bush | 1 | 2% | |
| My Morning Jacket | 1 | 2% | |
| The Mendoza Line | 1 | 2% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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27 | 54% | |
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11 | 22% | |
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3 | 6% | |
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3 | 6% | |
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2 | 4% | |
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2 | 4% | |
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1 | 2% | |
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Other 2005 year charts
There are 57 charts from recognised sources for 2005 (3 are listed below). There are also 463 user submitted charts covering this period.
| Title | Source | Type | Published | Country |
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| Uncut's Top Albums of 2005 | Uncut | 2005 year chart | 2005 | |
| Lo Mejor de 2005: Discos internacionales | Efe Eme | 2005 year chart | 2005 |  |
| Albums Of The Year 2005 | Rock Sound | 2005 year chart | 2005 | |
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