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2005: So concludes a f-ing great year...
By an Amazon.com customer
Talk Like BloodTalk Like Blood by 31Knots
Buy new: $11.98 / Used from: $0.02
The best album by this incredible band and absolutely the greatest album of 05!
Silent AlarmSilent Alarm by Bloc Party
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Bloc Party have released one of the best albums in a year that is proving too much for my excitement.
Menos el OsoMenos el Oso by Minus the Bear
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $7.49
One of my favorite albums by one of my favorite bands.
PicaresquePicaresque by The Decemberists
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This album is just completely aesthetic and perfect. And it just seemed to come out of no where....
Black Sheep BoyBlack Sheep Boy by Okkervil River
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I can't believe they did it, but Okkervil River have created one of my favorite albums ever. This slot will also represent their Black Sheep Boy Appendix EP.
VeneerVeneer by José González
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Such a great artist.
Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of EggsAndrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs by Andrew Bird
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This is my introduction to Andrew Bird. And in my humble opinion, this man is one of the best pure musicians today-brilliant stuff.
AlligatorAlligator by The National
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13 & God13 & God by 13 & God
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Two different experimental styles seamed together harmonically.
Some CitiesSome Cities by Doves
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Better than "The Last Broadcast" and "Lost Souls". Their absolute best yet, and to be honest, I wasn't a big fan before this release.
Woman KingWoman King by Iron & Wine
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I can't wait for the new LP now. Beautiful.
Birds Make Good NeighborsBirds Make Good Neighbors by Rosebuds
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Better than their debut "Make Out" album.
EmohEmoh by Lou Barlow
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Lou Barlow is an artist to cherish.
Gimme FictionGimme Fiction by Spoon
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Cold RosesCold Roses by Ryan Adams & the Cardinals
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Descended Like VulturesDescended Like Vultures by Rogue Wave
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Wind in the WiresWind in the Wires by Patrick Wolf
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Leaders of the Free WorldLeaders of the Free World by Elbow
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Elephant EyelashElephant Eyelash by Why?
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Why?'s latest release demonstrates to the listener a much more consistent and less experimental Anticon member. It's still pretty weird though...
Hail SocialHail Social by Hail Social
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Fans of Death From Above 1979, Bloc Party, Elefant or any other indie dance punk band need very much apply here...
A Certain TriggerA Certain Trigger by Maxïmo Park
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England is really letting loose this year with a ton of great debuts...
Outside CloserOutside Closer by Hood
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IllinoiseIllinoise by Sufjan Stevens
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Reminds me of M!ch!gan, reminds me of Seven Swans, mostly good memories.
The BraveryThe Bravery by The Bravery
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I can't deny the fun I have listening to this CD. Nothing brilliant or entirely original, but it's absolutely addictive.
Pixel RevoltPixel Revolt by John Vanderslice
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A Healthy DistrustA Healthy Distrust by Sage Francis
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When Sage releases an LP it's always going to be good.
We Have SoundWe Have Sound by Tom Vek
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What a great debut, sounding like a British Beck with a more modern dance punk sound, Tom Vek created a gem first swing.
ZZ by My Morning Jacket
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This is incredible, I never thought I could like My Morning Jacket so much, not until this release that is!
Playing the AngelPlaying the Angel by Depeche Mode
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I just can't get tired of Depeche Mode...
The Vice and Virtue MinistryThe Vice and Virtue Ministry by Happy Bullets
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A magical and mystical release from this Dallas, TX band.
LCD SoundsystemLCD Soundsystem by LCD Soundsystem
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Apologies to the Queen MaryApologies to the Queen Mary by Wolf Parade
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Please, donate time to this Canadian band, every minute you spend is another second saved from the redundant, overrated concern for The Arcade Fire.
Now Here Is NowhereNow Here Is Nowhere by Secret Machines
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Waiting for the Sirens' Call (U.S. Bonus Track)Waiting for the Sirens' Call (U.S. Bonus Track) by New Order
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My name is Kevin, and I love the 80s. Welcome back New Order!
Takk...Takk... by Sigur Rós
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GueroGuero by Beck
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Live from RomeLive from Rome by Sole
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In the ReinsIn the Reins by Iron & Wine
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An excellent collaboration, truely one of this years best albums.
Quit +/or FightQuit +/or Fight by Holopaw
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The LoonThe Loon by Tapes 'n Tapes
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