I think all of these were released in 2005... if not, um, whoops!
1. Another Universe - Arno Carstens. Amazing South African singer - the title track is worth the import alone. Amazingly soulful stuff.
2. Guero - Beck. Mad props for this one. An awesome album that just keeps getting better each time I play it.
3. Never Gone - Backstreet Boys. Pop album of the year. No filler tracks - 12 potential singles. I know, it's BSB - but give it a try. 'Siberia' is just
4. Songs For Silverman - Ben Folds. A bit BF5-ish, but that is so not a bad thing! Excellent album.
5. In Your Honor - Foo Fighters. This would have made an amazing single CD if Dave and co had lopped off some of the drearier bits. Still a top CD.
6. Live Like You Were Dying - Tim McGraw - possibly the best country album this year. Gary Allen came close though.
7. Face To Face - Westlife. My guilty pleasure. Sorry to taint the boards with the 'w' word, but some of the tracks are extremely well written and performed.
8. A Bigger Bang - Rolling Stones. A great album even when compared to their earlier work. I think it may a few tracks too long, but it's still awesome.
9. Elizabethtown - Soundtrack. Another great selection of tracks thanks to Cameron Crowe. If only the movie didn't lack that certain something.
10. Takk - Sigur Ros. I can honestly say I'll probably still be listening to Sigur Ros when I'm 80. Timeless stuff.
Near misses are Robbie William’s ‘Intensive Care’ – a few classics bogged down by some ordinary shite. Also I did get some cheap thrills from the new Bon Jovi CD.