I bought alot of CD's in 2005, more than I care to admit. This is alist of my favorites purchased in the last year. I'm not going to provide detailed evaluation of these. There is enough information on the internet, specifically Amazon.com, where you can find more informative reviews. Some of these are not new for 2005, but are cd's that I purchased in 2005 that had an impact on me and I happen to likea lot.

In no particular order:

Brandi Carlile - Debut. From start to finish, possibly my favoriterelease of the year.

John Vanderslice - Pixel Revolt - A mesermizing 'different' type ofrelease. Very acoustic with a lot of studio effects. Give it a try!!!!

Ryan Adams & The Cardinals - Cold Roses. I don't have 29 yet, and I don't like Jacksonville City Nights that much (yet). I like the 'rockin' Adams a bit better and in my opinion Love Is Hell is my f avorite release of his. Cold Roses has some great moments, moments that are good enough to be memorable.

Joan Osborne - How Sweet It Is - Amazing covers such as I'll BeAround, Think, War, The Weight, Everybody Is A Star, etc. What an amazing voice.

Kathleen Edwards - Back To Me - From the start of In State (an incredible song that stands alone on its own merit), this release gets better and better with age.

Uncut, Mojo, and Paste magazine CD's - Various artists ranging fromthe old to the new, from the Blues to Punk to funk to acoustic rock to alt-rock. You name it, its there. Amazing stuff. All three magazines are worth the read and the CD's that come with them each month are something I always look forward to.

David Bowie - David Live - 1984, Rebel Rebel, Suffragette City, AllThe Young Dudes, Knock On Wood, Space Oddity, Diamond Dogs. Need Isay more?

Devils & Dust

Fiona Apple - Extraordinary Machine - See my W/O post this week for my
feeling on this.

I Am Sam - Great Beatles covers

Wilco - Summerteeth - She's A Jar, Shot In The Arm, I'm Always In Loveand one of my favorite songs of any band: Nothing'severgonnastandinmyway(again).

Born To Run - Box set.

Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy - Reissue. Reminds me why I loved this release when it first came out back in the day!

Arcade Fire - Funeral. As good as the hype.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Debut