Best of the 2005

I know that no one reads this blog. & I never update it. But I have thought about which albums I think deserve to be considered the best music of 2005. And This is my stupid list. It's more for myself than anything.

Michael Skubic's Favorite Music of 2005:

15. The Hold Steady - "Separation Sunday"
14. Okkervil River - "Black Sheep Boy"
13. Art Brut - "Bang Bang Rock and Roll"
12. Antony & the Johnsons - "I am a Bird Now"
11. Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire - "Andrew Bird & The Mysterious Production of Eggs"

10. Sage Francis - "A Healthy Distrust"
9. Buck 65 - "Talking Honky Blues"
8. The New Pornographers - "Twin Cinema"
7. Wolf Parade - "Wolf Parade"
6. The Mountain Goats - "The Sunset Tree"

5. The National - "Alligator"
4. The Lucksmiths - "Warmer Corners"
3. Sujan Stevens - "Illinois"
2. The Decemberists - "Picaresque"
1. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - "Clap Your Hands Say Yeah"




So there you have it. Fifteen great albums from the year 2005, there were a few good other ones. But I limited myself to 15 GREAT ones.