Favorite Albums of 2005

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » November 16, 2005 1:31 pm

No, the year's not up yet and there's still some very worthy albums yet to be released but I was just wondering what some of everyone's favorite records are so far this year. If you have a question about release dates please check http://www.allmusic.com. Hopefully this thread will be more successful than in the past when people felt compelled to list albums that weren't even released this year and then got angry when they didn't understand why they weren't eligible.

Here's my top ten list so far but it will very likely change come December when Ryan Adams' 29 is due for release. I'm sure there's some other albums coming out that will very likely be contenders but this is what I've come up with for now. By the way, no greatest hits or live albums are eligible.

1. James McMurtry Childish Things
2. Mary Gauthier Mercy Now
3. Caitlin Cary and Thad Cockrell Begonias
4. Ryan Adams and the Cardinals Cold Roses
5. Hayes Carll Little Rock
6. Robert Plant Mighty Rearranger
7. John Prine Fair and Square
8. Ryan Adams and the Cardinals Jacksonville City Nights
9. Olympic Ass Kickin’ Team Self-titled
10. Rolling Stones A Bigger Bang

Honorable mention goes to:
John Hiatt Master of Disaster
Son Volt Okemah and the Melody of Riot
Donna the Buffalo Life’s A Ride

And even though they're not eligible since they include previously released material, I really like the new live albums from Tift Merritt (Home Is Loud) and Wilco (Kicking Television).

As far as archival releases I've gotta pick two by Bob Dylan: No Direction Home and Live from the Gaslight.

Goodman · Post by **Goodman** » November 16, 2005 2:10 pm

1. Fair & Square
2. Best of the Rest (JJW)
3. Whatever Todd Snider I get to hear that I haven't heard

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » November 16, 2005 2:57 pm

Goodman wrote:1. Fair & Square
2. Best of the Rest (JJW)
3. Whatever Todd Snider I get to hear that I haven't heard

Hate to say it but Best of the Rest consists of previously released material so it's ineligible and Todd hasn't released anything new this year.

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » November 16, 2005 3:11 pm

Jahfin wrote:Hopefully this thread will be more successful than in the past when people felt compelled to list albums that weren't even released this year

Jahfin wrote:
Goodman wrote:1. Fair & Square
2. Best of the Rest (JJW)
3. Whatever Todd Snider I get to hear that I haven't heard
Hate to say it but Best of the Rest consists of previously released material so it's ineligible and Todd hasn't released anything new this year.

I'm not trying to start an argument but Best of the Rest was released this year. It may be previously released material, but the ALBUM was released in 2005 so according to the statement in your opening post it should be eligible. If you don't think compilations or Best Of collections qualify, you should have said that when you started the thread.

Goodman · Post by **Goodman** » November 16, 2005 3:12 pm

Jahfin wrote:
Goodman wrote:1. Fair & Square
2. Best of the Rest (JJW)
3. Whatever Todd Snider I get to hear that I haven't heard
Hate to say it but Best of the Rest consists of previously released material so it's ineligible and Todd hasn't released anything new this year.

Is this where the Donald tells me -"You're fired"? Best might be ineligible but by the controversy we create here debating it , we generate sales in the tens or hundreds. My cut on that is way huge. Makin Music for Money.

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » November 16, 2005 3:19 pm

Hugo Duarte Don't Be Fooled By The Hat
Kenny Chesney Be As You Are
Trisha Yearwood Jasper County

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » November 16, 2005 3:24 pm

LIPH wrote:If you don't think compilations or Best Of collections qualify, you should have said that when you started the thread.

I did.

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » November 16, 2005 3:26 pm

Jahfin wrote:
LIPH wrote:If you don't think compilations or Best Of collections qualify, you should have said that when you started the thread.
I did.

Sorry, I missed that line at the end. I'll go sit in the corner now.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » November 16, 2005 3:28 pm

LIPH wrote:
Jahfin wrote:
LIPH wrote:If you don't think compilations or Best Of collections qualify, you should have said that when you started the thread.
I did.
Sorry, I missed that line at the end. I'll go sit in the corner now.

Baaad Baaaad Larry!!!

You are hereby sentenced to do 50 jumping jacks!!

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » November 16, 2005 3:29 pm

LIPH wrote:
Jahfin wrote:
LIPH wrote:If you don't think compilations or Best Of collections qualify, you should have said that when you started the thread.
I did.
Sorry, I missed that line at the end. I'll go sit in the corner now.

No problem. This list doesn't really need to raise as much hackles as it usually tends to which has honestly never been my intention. I take part in them all the time on other boards/e-mail lists and there's never as much hassle as there tends to be on BN. Go figure....

Goodman · Post by **Goodman** » November 16, 2005 4:23 pm

Jahfin wrote:
LIPH wrote:
Jahfin wrote:
LIPH wrote:If you don't think compilations or Best Of collections qualify, you should have said that when you started the thread.
I did.
Sorry, I missed that line at the end. I'll go sit in the corner now.
No problem. This list doesn't really need to raise as much hackles as it usually tends to which has honestly never been my intention. I take part in them all the time on other boards/e-mail lists and there's never as much hassle as there tends to be on BN. Go figure....

Just think of us as your "friends in low places". I like the line from Groucho Marx that he wouldn't join any club that would have him as a member.

Contrary to Ordinary

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BostonFins · Post by **BostonFins** » November 16, 2005 5:08 pm

In no order:

Neil Young: Prairie Wind
Trey Anastasio :Shine
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals :Cold Roses
Alison Kraus & Union Station : Lonely runs both Ways
Van Morrison: Magic Time
Nickel Creek:Why Should the Fire Die?

Archival:

Grateful Dead :The Filmore Concerts 1969 (10 discs)
Bob Dylan : No Direction Home
Jerry Garcia : Garcia plays Dylan
Grateful Dead :Truckin up to Buffalo
Phish: The Island Tour (12 discs)

a1aara · Post by **a1aara** » November 16, 2005 8:13 pm

John Prine- Fair and Square
Robert Earl Keen- What I Really Mean
Rodney Crowell- The Outsider
John Hiatt- Master of Disaster
Daddy- Daddy Live at the Womens Club

TikiTom · Post by **TikiTom** » November 17, 2005 6:19 pm

I haven't bought too many new albums this year, mostly older releases, but I really like...

Shooter Jennings w/ Let's Put the 'O' Back in C untry
Sugarland w/ Twice the Speed of Life

jbfinscj · Post by **jbfinscj** » November 17, 2005 9:01 pm

John Prine- Fair and Square
Robert Earl Keen- What I Really Mean
Neil Diamond - 12 Songs
John Hiatt- Master of Disaster
Bruce Springsteen - Devils and Dust
Neil Young - Praire Wind

In no particular order

iuparrothead · Post by **iuparrothead** » November 18, 2005 1:13 am

No surprises here... in no particular order after #1

1) Fiona Apple 'Extraordinary Machine'
2) Franz Ferdinand 'You Could Have It So Much Better'
3) Gwen Stefani 'Love. Angel. Music. Baby'
4) Beck 'Guero'
5) Coldplay 'X&Y'
6) Nikka Costa 'Can'tneverdidnothin''
7) Weezer 'Make Believe'

Stevie Wonder 'A Time To Love'
9) The White Stripes 'Get Behind Me Satan'

finupbarefootchildren · November 18, 2005 11:13 am

in no particular order

1. miranda lamberts - kerosene
2. toby keith - Honkytonk University
3. gary allan - tough all over
4. kenny chesney- the road and the radio
5. rascal flatts - feels like today
6. kanye west - Late Registration
7. lifehouse- lifehouse
8. brad paisley - time well wasted
9. john fogerty & ccr -The long road home
10.jimmy buffett - live in fenway

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » November 18, 2005 11:24 am

finupbarefootchildren wrote: 5. rascal flatts - feels like today

9. john fogerty & ccr -The long road home
10.jimmy buffett - live in fenway

The Rascal Flatts album is a 2004 release.

The Fogerty/CCR disc is a compilation and the Buffett album is a live album so they're ineligible.

Please stick to 2004 releases and remember that greatest hits collections and live albums are ineligible. If you're unsure about release dates please check http://www.allmusic.com. I tried to make all of this clear in my first post but I do greatly appreciate all of the participation so far. Keep those lists coming in.

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » November 18, 2005 8:26 pm

I have not bought a lot of albums this year either.
Lately, rather than buying an album only for a few good songs I've been just downloading the good ones and saving money.

I know........."then why did you post in this thread"

SEAHAWKPH · Post by **SEAHAWKPH** » November 19, 2005 12:54 pm

Neil Young "Prairie Wind"
Rolling Stones "A Bigger Bang"
The Band "Boxed Set"

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