Best Albums of 2005
Explore the best albums of 2005, based on over 2 million album rankings across 60,000 charts.
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"Here's a band I had never heard of before getting addicted to this site... This album is simply excellent and the song Lazarus is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks again BEA!" Reply
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jhuik | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +8 votes (8 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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2005
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"I will always love this album, despite how disjointed it is. I don't know. Something about it just doesn't flow. Which is weird, because almost every individual track is excellent. Still, I don't mind a glossier, bigger-sounding Death Cab. The sheen of a major label suits them just fine. If the s..." [+] Reply
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HoldenM | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"I don't know if two albums were really necessary for this release, but it's still a good debut for James Murphy's popular project. I love his faux Beatles tune on track five, Daft Punk... is a classic hit, and Tribulations is an outstanding dance smash. It's just too much for me by the end. It's ..." [+] Reply
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ShaneSpear | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"My Morning Jacket is about as close as one gets to a true twenty-first century arena rock band that I actually like. Of course, that's because these Louisville, Kentucky, natives are so much more than mere Skynyrd or Van Halen knockoffs. Even though their live performances include the light shows..." [+] Reply
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buzzdainer | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"I fully agree with Elston... This album needs much more time to grow than previous release but when you finally get into it's way better... VERY satisfying CD..." Reply
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pawelzietek | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"This album is phenomenal the whole way through and its short run time means there are literally no skips on here. The musicianship present on here is simply mesmerising, it is infectious and complex allowing for explorative listens but also casual listens. It is so easy to be completely swept awa..." [+] Reply
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"Can't enjoy this as much as her previous works. And I seldom heard high notes from her now on this record, perhaps due to her aging. But her vocal line still sounds sweet, only less sexy though. It's still a very edgy work when compared to other messes on the current market. Fav track: Nocturn." Reply
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ilovelctr | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (4 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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"Missoula, Montana, native and main Decemberists songwriter Colin Meloy is one of the great musical storytellers of our time, and over time I've come to embrace his faux-Brit singing style as an enhancement of his gifts rather than an affectation. The devastating and literally haunting "Eli, the B..." [+] Reply
- buzzdainer | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Instead of hiding behind loud guitar riffs, this album I think focuses more on good songwriting. Some aren't crazy about that, but I think it's fantastic." Reply
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RoundTheBend | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (4 helpful | 2 unhelpful)
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"Is it just me or are SK super underrated on BEA? Really surprised to see The Woods is not even top 20 (or even top 30) for 2005. Eaaasily top 5 for me." Reply
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 2 of 100
Best Albums of 2005 composition
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| Various Artists | 7 | 1% | |
| Bright Eyes | 3 | 0% | |
| Ryan Adams | 3 | 0% | |
| System Of A Down | 2 | 0% | |
| あふりらんぽ [Afrirampo] | 2 | 0% | |
| Boris | 2 | 0% | |
| Richard Thompson | 2 | 0% | |
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448 | 45% | |
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183 | 18% | |
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50 | 5% | |
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31 | 3% | |
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29 | 3% | |
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26 | 3% | |
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25 | 3% | |
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Best Albums of 2005 chart changes
| Biggest climbers Biggest climbers in top 100 since last month |
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Up 9 from 87th to 78th |
Up 4 from 68th to 64th |
Up 3 from 47th to 44th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 3 from 94th to 97th |
Down 2 from 12th to 14th |
Down 2 from 84th to 86th |
