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best of '05 so far
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Batman BeginsBatman Begins
Buy used from: $18.95
Not Elfman but better than Batman Forever and Batman and Robin
The Brothers GrimmThe Brothers Grimm by Dario Marianelli
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No director influences a score better than Terry Gilliam. This sounds like Kamen's work on Munchausen and Brazil.
Charlie & The Chocolate FactoryCharlie & The Chocolate Factory by Danny Elfman
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $1.31
Danny's  Back! And He sings too! Great incidental music also.
The Corpse BrideThe Corpse Bride by Danny Elfman
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Danny's Back Again! But the score is the standout this time.
Fantastic FourFantastic Four by John Ottman
Buy used from: $3.09
If you need a dose of Superhero music, this can tide you over until Spiderman 3 or Superman Returns.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $5.45
They used the TV theme! Track 7. Journey of the Sorcerer.
Kung Fu HustleKung Fu Hustle
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $8.96
I was blown away by the coolness of this soundtrack. Not so much the movie.
Sin CitySin City
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $2.73
This is a very good example of a great score for a terrible film.
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture SoundtrackStar Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Williams is Back! And he didn't forget the themes this time!
War of the WorldsWar of the Worlds by John Williams
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $1.88
Williams is Back Again! And this time He did forget the themes.  But Morgan Freeman Narrates!
Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-RabbitWallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit by Original Soundtrack
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $8.92
Hooray for Wallace and Gromit! Double Hooray for Julian Nott! What's Hans Zimmer doing here?
King Kong: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackKing Kong: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $4.64
The  penultimate album of the year close behind good ol' Wallace and Gromit