Best Albums of 2005

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Listed below are the best albums of 2005 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 56,000 greatest album charts.

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summaryThe best artists of 2005 were Sufjan Stevens, Gorillaz, Kanye West, Bloc Party, Sigur Rós, Bright Eyes, The National, Coldplay, Animal Collective and System Of A Down.

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In Motion

Copeland

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2005

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6 charts

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Sorry I Made You Cry

The Czars

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2005

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7 charts

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Somebody's Miracle

Liz Phair

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2005

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5 charts

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The Glasgow School
Compilation

Orange Juice

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2005

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9 charts

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Potemkin City Limits

Propagandhi

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2005

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12 charts

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Rhino Charge

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2005

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Deep Song

Kurt Rosenwinkel

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2005

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6 charts

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God's Money

Gang Gang Dance

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2005

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10 charts

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The Other Side

Chris Hillman

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2005

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4 charts

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Until My Heart Caves In

Audio Adrenaline

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Best Albums of 2005 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	8	1%
Bright Eyes	3	0%
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals	2	0%
The Fall	2	0%
Beck	2	0%
New Order	2	0%
Coil	2	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	451	45%
	184	18%
	50	5%
	30	3%
	28	3%
	27	3%
	26	3%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	939	94%
Yes	61	6%

Live?	Albums	%
No	976	98%
Yes	24	2%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	988	99%
Yes	12	1%

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