B-Side Guys

The Best Albums of 2005

Every album of 2005, ranked by B-Side Breakdown: the reviews from 38 outlets we trust, put on one 0–100 scale. An album needs at least 5 reviews to make the list.

Album cover for Ghost Reveries by OpethNumber one of 2005OpethGhost Reveries94 A7 critics · 100% approval · Broad agreement · A-Side
Average Breakdown70across 2005's albums. That's higher than 18% of the other years here.
Liked37%of 2005's albums scored 75 or higher. Across every year it's 49%.
Most divisiveContentiousBackstreet Boys, Never Gone split the critics more than any other album of the year.A-Sides2.8%of 2005's albums earned an A-Side. Across every year it's 6.3%.
  1. 1Album cover for Ghost Reveries by Opeth
    OpethGhost ReveriesAugust 26, 2005 · 7 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    94A
  2. 2Album cover for Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not by Arctic Monkeys
    Arctic MonkeysWhatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not2005 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Some debate
    91A-
  3. 3Album cover for Devils & Dust by Bruce Springsteen
    Bruce SpringsteenDevils & DustApril 25, 2005 · 8 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    90A-
  4. 4Album cover for Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
    Sufjan StevensIllinoisJuly 4, 2005 · 9 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    89B+
  5. 5Album cover for I Am a Bird Now by ANOHNI and the Johnsons
    ANOHNI and the JohnsonsI Am a Bird NowFebruary 1, 2005 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Broad agreement
    86B
  6. 6Album cover for Arular by M.I.A.
    M.I.A.ArularFebruary 22, 2005 · 10 reviews · 90% approval · Broad agreement
    85B
  7. 7Album cover for You Could Have It So Much Better by Franz Ferdinand
    Franz FerdinandYou Could Have It So Much BetterSeptember 15, 2005 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Broad agreement
    84B
  8. 8Album cover for Late Registration by Kanye West
    Kanye WestLate RegistrationMarch 2005 · 11 reviews · 73% approval · Divided
    84B
  9. 9Album cover for LCD Soundsystem by LCD Soundsystem
    LCD SoundsystemLCD SoundsystemJanuary 19, 2005 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Some debate
    83B
  10. 10Album cover for Extraordinary Machine by Fiona Apple
    Fiona AppleExtraordinary MachineMarch 2005 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    83B

How 2005 grades

Share of albums at each letter grade. A is 90 and up, F is below 60.

2005

A3%
B17%
C40%
D19%
F20%

Every year

A6%
B24%
C37%
D22%
F11%
  1. 11Album cover for Mezmerize by System of a Down
    System of a DownMezmerizeMay 16, 2005 · 7 reviews · 86% approval · Broad agreement
    83B
  2. 12Album cover for And the Glass Handed Kites by Mew
    MewAnd the Glass Handed KitesSeptember 14, 2005 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    82B-
  3. 13Album cover for Witching Hour by Ladytron
    LadytronWitching HourJuly 2005 · 7 reviews · 86% approval · Broad agreement
    82B-
  4. 14Album cover for Feels by Animal Collective
    Animal CollectiveFeelsOctober 14, 2005 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Broad agreement
    82B-
  5. 15Album cover for Be by Common
    CommonBeMay 23, 2005 · 7 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    82B-
  6. 16Album cover for Tha Carter II by Lil Wayne
    Lil WayneTha Carter IIDecember 6, 2005 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Broad agreement
    82B-
  7. 17Album cover for Ruby Blue by Róisín Murphy
    Róisín MurphyRuby BlueMay 28, 2005 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  8. 18Album cover for From Under the Cork Tree by Fall Out Boy
    Fall Out BoyFrom Under the Cork TreeMay 3, 2005 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  9. 19Album cover for Prairie Wind by Neil Young
    Neil YoungPrairie WindSeptember 23, 2005 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  10. 20Album cover for Demon Days by Gorillaz
    GorillazDemon DaysMay 11, 2005 · 13 reviews · 77% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  11. 21Album cover for Crimson by Alkaline Trio
    Alkaline TrioCrimsonMay 23, 2005 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  12. 22Album cover for Already Platinum by Slim Thug
    Slim ThugAlready PlatinumJuly 12, 2005 · 7 reviews · 86% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  13. 23Album cover for Supernature by Goldfrapp
    GoldfrappSupernatureAugust 17, 2005 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Broad agreement
    79C+
  14. 24Album cover for Confessions on a Dance Floor by Madonna
    MadonnaConfessions on a Dance FloorNovember 11, 2005 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Broad agreement
    79C+
  15. 25Album cover for Time Well Wasted by Brad Paisley
    Brad PaisleyTime Well WastedAugust 16, 2005 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    79C+

Where 2005 sits

Average Breakdown, for albums with five or more reviews.

Next to the years around it

200272
200371
200470
2005 (this year)70
200671
200770
200868

By genre

Electronic74
Metal & Punk74
Indie & Alternative73
Hip-Hop & Rap72
R&B & Soul72
Rock67
Folk, Country & Americana67
Pop66
  1. 26Album cover for The Breakthrough by Mary J. Blige
    Mary J. BligeThe BreakthroughDecember 9, 2005 · 10 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  2. 27Album cover for No Wow by The Kills
    The KillsNo WowFebruary 21, 2005 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  3. 28Album cover for Welcome to Jamrock by Damian Marley
    Damian MarleyWelcome to JamrockSeptember 12, 2005 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Broad agreement
    78C+
  4. 29Album cover for Wolfmother by Wolfmother
    WolfmotherWolfmotherOctober 31, 2005 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Broad agreement
    78C+
  5. 30Album cover for Guero by Beck
    BeckGueroMarch 16, 2005 · 11 reviews · 64% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  6. 31Album cover for Hypnotize by System of a Down
    System of a DownHypnotizeNovember 18, 2005 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Broad agreement
    78C+
  7. 32Album cover for Takk… by Sigur Rós
    Sigur RósTakk…September 7, 2005 · 12 reviews · 75% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  8. 33Album cover for Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
    The White StripesGet Behind Me SatanJune 1, 2005 · 14 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  9. 34Album cover for The Poison by Bullet for My Valentine
    Bullet for My ValentineThe PoisonSeptember 30, 2005 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  10. 35Album cover for The Documentary by The Game
    The GameThe DocumentaryJanuary 13, 2005 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  11. 36Album cover for City of Evil by Avenged Sevenfold
    Avenged SevenfoldCity of EvilJune 6, 2005 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    76C
  12. 37Album cover for The Campfire Headphase by Boards of Canada
    Boards of CanadaThe Campfire HeadphaseOctober 12, 2005 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  13. 38Album cover for A Bigger Bang by The Rolling Stones
    The Rolling StonesA Bigger BangJune 9, 2005 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Some debate
    75C
  14. 39Album cover for Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 by Shakira
    ShakiraOral Fixation, Vol. 2November 28, 2005 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    75C
  15. 40Album cover for Lullabies to Paralyze by Queens of the Stone Age
    Queens of the Stone AgeLullabies to ParalyzeMarch 18, 2005 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Divided
    75C
  16. 41Album cover for The Back Room by Editors
    EditorsThe Back RoomJuly 25, 2005 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Some debate
    74C
  17. 42Album cover for Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 by Shakira
    ShakiraFijación Oral, Vol. 1June 3, 2005 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    74C
  18. 43Album cover for Employment by Kaiser Chiefs
    Kaiser ChiefsEmploymentMarch 7, 2005 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    74C
  19. 44Album cover for One Way Ticket to Hell… and Back by The Darkness
    The DarknessOne Way Ticket to Hell… and BackNovember 25, 2005 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    74C
  20. 45Album cover for X&Y by Coldplay
    ColdplayX&YJune 1, 2005 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Divided
    74C
  21. 46Album cover for Jacksonville City Nights by Ryan Adams
    Ryan AdamsJacksonville City NightsSeptember 23, 2005 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  22. 47Album cover for With Teeth by Nine Inch Nails
    Nine Inch NailsWith TeethApril 27, 2005 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  23. 48Album cover for The Cookbook by Missy Elliott
    Missy ElliottThe CookbookJuly 4, 2005 · 13 reviews · 54% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  24. 49Album cover for The Understanding by Röyksopp
    RöyksoppThe UnderstandingJune 22, 2005 · 11 reviews · 64% approval · Some debate
    74C
  25. 50Album cover for The Emancipation of Mimi by Mariah Carey
    Mariah CareyThe Emancipation of MimiApril 4, 2005 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    74C
  1. 1Album cover for I Am a Bird Now by ANOHNI and the Johnsons
    ANOHNI and the JohnsonsI Am a Bird NowFebruary 1, 2005 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Broad agreement
    86B
  2. 2Album cover for Extraordinary Machine by Fiona Apple
    Fiona AppleExtraordinary MachineMarch 2005 · 11 reviews · 82% approval · Some debate
    83B
  3. 3Album cover for Ruby Blue by Róisín Murphy
    Róisín MurphyRuby BlueMay 28, 2005 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  4. 4Album cover for Confessions on a Dance Floor by Madonna
    MadonnaConfessions on a Dance FloorNovember 11, 2005 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Broad agreement
    79C+
  5. 5Album cover for Oral Fixation, Vol. 2 by Shakira
    ShakiraOral Fixation, Vol. 2November 28, 2005 · 7 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    75C
  6. 6Album cover for Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 by Shakira
    ShakiraFijación Oral, Vol. 1June 3, 2005 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    74C
  7. 7Album cover for The Emancipation of Mimi by Mariah Carey
    Mariah CareyThe Emancipation of MimiApril 4, 2005 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    74C
  8. 8Album cover for Chaos and Creation in the Backyard by Paul McCartney
    Paul McCartneyChaos and Creation in the BackyardSeptember 12, 2005 · 11 reviews · 64% approval · Some debate
    73C
  9. 9Album cover for Playing the Angel by Depeche Mode
    Depeche ModePlaying the AngelOctober 11, 2005 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  10. 10Album cover for The Trinity by Sean Paul
    Sean PaulThe TrinitySeptember 26, 2005 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  11. 11Album cover for The Secret Life of… by The Veronicas
    The VeronicasThe Secret Life of…October 11, 2005 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Contentious
    66D
  12. 12Album cover for Waiting for the Sirens’ Call by New Order
    New OrderWaiting for the Sirens’ CallMarch 24, 2005 · 9 reviews · 33% approval · Divided
    63D
  13. 13Album cover for Wildflower by Sheryl Crow
    Sheryl CrowWildflowerSeptember 21, 2005 · 10 reviews · 10% approval · Some debate
    60D-
  14. 14Album cover for Dynamite by Jamiroquai
    JamiroquaiDynamiteJanuary 7, 2005 · 7 reviews · 29% approval · Contentious
    59F
  15. 15Album cover for Rebirth by Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer LopezRebirthFebruary 23, 2005 · 7 reviews · 29% approval · Divided
    59F
  16. 16Album cover for PCD by The Pussycat Dolls
    The Pussycat DollsPCDSeptember 12, 2005 · 5 reviews · 0% approval · Broad agreement
    54F
  17. 17Album cover for Dangerous and Moving by t.A.T.u.
    t.A.T.u.Dangerous and MovingOctober 5, 2005 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Divided
    52F
  18. 18Album cover for Never Gone by Backstreet Boys
    Backstreet BoysNever GoneJune 8, 2005 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Contentious
    51F
  19. 19Album cover for A Little More Personal (Raw) by Lindsay Lohan
    Lindsay LohanA Little More Personal (Raw)December 6, 2005 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Divided
    50F
  20. 20Album cover for I Am Me by Ashlee Simpson
    Ashlee SimpsonI Am MeOctober 13, 2005 · 8 reviews · 0% approval · Some debate
    44F
  1. 1Album cover for Devils & Dust by Bruce Springsteen
    Bruce SpringsteenDevils & DustApril 25, 2005 · 8 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    90A-
  2. 2Album cover for From Under the Cork Tree by Fall Out Boy
    Fall Out BoyFrom Under the Cork TreeMay 3, 2005 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  3. 3Album cover for Wolfmother by Wolfmother
    WolfmotherWolfmotherOctober 31, 2005 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Broad agreement
    78C+
  4. 4Album cover for Guero by Beck
    BeckGueroMarch 16, 2005 · 11 reviews · 64% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  5. 5Album cover for A Bigger Bang by The Rolling Stones
    The Rolling StonesA Bigger BangJune 9, 2005 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Some debate
    75C
  6. 6Album cover for Lullabies to Paralyze by Queens of the Stone Age
    Queens of the Stone AgeLullabies to ParalyzeMarch 18, 2005 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Divided
    75C
  7. 7Album cover for One Way Ticket to Hell… and Back by The Darkness
    The DarknessOne Way Ticket to Hell… and BackNovember 25, 2005 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    74C
  8. 8Album cover for Jacksonville City Nights by Ryan Adams
    Ryan AdamsJacksonville City NightsSeptember 23, 2005 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  9. 9Album cover for With Teeth by Nine Inch Nails
    Nine Inch NailsWith TeethApril 27, 2005 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  10. 10Album cover for Cold Roses by Ryan Adams
    Ryan AdamsCold RosesMay 2, 2005 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  11. 11Album cover for Out of Exile by Audioslave
    AudioslaveOut of ExileMay 23, 2005 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  12. 12Album cover for Frances the Mute by The Mars Volta
    The Mars VoltaFrances the MuteFebruary 7, 2005 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Contentious
    70C-
  13. 13Album cover for The Beekeeper by Tori Amos
    Tori AmosThe BeekeeperFebruary 21, 2005 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Some debate
    69D+
  14. 14Album cover for Bleed Like Me by Garbage
    GarbageBleed Like MeMarch 26, 2005 · 7 reviews · 29% approval · Some debate
    68D+
  15. 15Album cover for First Impressions of Earth by The Strokes
    The StrokesFirst Impressions of EarthDecember 30, 2005 · 10 reviews · 30% approval · Some debate
    66D
  16. 16Album cover for Intensive Care by Robbie Williams
    Robbie WilliamsIntensive CareOctober 20, 2005 · 7 reviews · 14% approval · Broad agreement
    63D
  17. 17Album cover for Down in Albion by Babyshambles
    BabyshamblesDown in AlbionNovember 14, 2005 · 9 reviews · 33% approval · Divided
    62D-
  18. 18Album cover for In Between Dreams by Jack Johnson
    Jack JohnsonIn Between DreamsFebruary 28, 2005 · 7 reviews · 14% approval · Some debate
    61D-
  19. 19Album cover for Make Believe by Weezer
    WeezerMake BelieveMay 9, 2005 · 9 reviews · 33% approval · Contentious
    60D-
  20. 20Album cover for A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out by Panic! at the Disco
    Panic! at the DiscoA Fever You Can’t Sweat OutSeptember 27, 2005 · 9 reviews · 33% approval · Contentious
    59F
  1. 1Album cover for Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not by Arctic Monkeys
    Arctic MonkeysWhatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not2005 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Some debate
    91A-
  2. 2Album cover for Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
    Sufjan StevensIllinoisJuly 4, 2005 · 9 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    89B+
  3. 3Album cover for You Could Have It So Much Better by Franz Ferdinand
    Franz FerdinandYou Could Have It So Much BetterSeptember 15, 2005 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Broad agreement
    84B
  4. 4Album cover for And the Glass Handed Kites by Mew
    MewAnd the Glass Handed KitesSeptember 14, 2005 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Broad agreement
    82B-
  5. 5Album cover for Feels by Animal Collective
    Animal CollectiveFeelsOctober 14, 2005 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Broad agreement
    82B-
  6. 6Album cover for No Wow by The Kills
    The KillsNo WowFebruary 21, 2005 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  7. 7Album cover for Takk… by Sigur Rós
    Sigur RósTakk…September 7, 2005 · 12 reviews · 75% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  8. 8Album cover for Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes
    The White StripesGet Behind Me SatanJune 1, 2005 · 14 reviews · 71% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  9. 9Album cover for The Back Room by Editors
    EditorsThe Back RoomJuly 25, 2005 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Some debate
    74C
  10. 10Album cover for Employment by Kaiser Chiefs
    Kaiser ChiefsEmploymentMarch 7, 2005 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    74C
  11. 11Album cover for X&Y by Coldplay
    ColdplayX&YJune 1, 2005 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Divided
    74C
  12. 12Album cover for Drawing Restraint 9 by Björk
    BjörkDrawing Restraint 9July 25, 2005 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  13. 13Album cover for Don’t Believe the Truth by Oasis
    OasisDon’t Believe the TruthMay 25, 2005 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    69D+
  14. 14Album cover for In Your Honor by Foo Fighters
    Foo FightersIn Your HonorJune 10, 2005 · 7 reviews · 29% approval · Some debate
    69D+
  15. 15Album cover for Plans by Death Cab for Cutie
    Death Cab for CutiePlansAugust 29, 2005 · 8 reviews · 38% approval · Divided
    67D+
  16. 16Album cover for BlackAcetate by John Cale
    John CaleBlackAcetateAugust 26, 2005 · 9 reviews · 44% approval · Some debate
    65D
  17. 17Album cover for TheFutureEmbrace by Billy Corgan
    Billy CorganTheFutureEmbraceJune 20, 2005 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Divided
    55F
  18. 18Album cover for Jagged Little Pill Acoustic by Alanis Morissette
    Alanis MorissetteJagged Little Pill AcousticMay 24, 2005 · 10 reviews · 10% approval · Contentious
    42F
  1. 1Album cover for Late Registration by Kanye West
    Kanye WestLate RegistrationMarch 2005 · 11 reviews · 73% approval · Divided
    84B
  2. 2Album cover for Be by Common
    CommonBeMay 23, 2005 · 7 reviews · 100% approval · Unanimous
    82B-
  3. 3Album cover for Tha Carter II by Lil Wayne
    Lil WayneTha Carter IIDecember 6, 2005 · 9 reviews · 78% approval · Broad agreement
    82B-
  4. 4Album cover for Already Platinum by Slim Thug
    Slim ThugAlready PlatinumJuly 12, 2005 · 7 reviews · 86% approval · Broad agreement
    80B-
  5. 5Album cover for The Documentary by The Game
    The GameThe DocumentaryJanuary 13, 2005 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  6. 6Album cover for The Cookbook by Missy Elliott
    Missy ElliottThe CookbookJuly 4, 2005 · 13 reviews · 54% approval · Broad agreement
    74C
  7. 7Album cover for Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 by Jeezy
    JeezyLet’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101July 25, 2005 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Broad agreement
    72C-
  8. 8Album cover for The Naked Truth by Lil' Kim
    Lil' KimThe Naked TruthSeptember 26, 2005 · 9 reviews · 56% approval · Divided
    72C-
  9. 9Album cover for The Massacre by 50 Cent
    50 CentThe MassacreMarch 3, 2005 · 8 reviews · 63% approval · Divided
    70C-
  10. 10Album cover for Idlewild by OutKast
    OutKastIdlewildDecember 13, 2005 · 10 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    70C-
  11. 11Album cover for The Sound of Revenge by Chamillionaire
    ChamillionaireThe Sound of RevengeJanuary 1, 2005 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Some debate
    66D
  12. 12Album cover for Get Rich or Die Tryin’ by Nate Dogg
    Nate DoggGet Rich or Die Tryin’November 4, 2005 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Broad agreement
    65D
  13. 13Album cover for Thoughts of a Predicate Felon by Tony Yayo
    Tony YayoThoughts of a Predicate FelonJanuary 1, 2005 · 6 reviews · 17% approval · Divided
    58F
  14. 14Album cover for Monkey Business by Black Eyed Peas
    Black Eyed PeasMonkey BusinessMay 25, 2005 · 10 reviews · 10% approval · Some debate
    55F
  1. 1Album cover for The Breakthrough by Mary J. Blige
    Mary J. BligeThe BreakthroughDecember 9, 2005 · 10 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    78C+
  2. 2Album cover for A Time to Love by Stevie Wonder
    Stevie WonderA Time to LoveOctober 18, 2005 · 7 reviews · 43% approval · Broad agreement
    72C-
  3. 3Album cover for In My Own Words by Ne-Yo
    Ne-YoIn My Own Words2005 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    72C-
  4. 4Album cover for TP.3 Reloaded by R. Kelly
    R. KellyTP.3 ReloadedJuly 5, 2005 · 6 reviews · 33% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  5. 5Album cover for Chris Brown by Chris Brown
    Chris BrownChris BrownNovember 29, 2005 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Some debate
    66D
  1. 1Album cover for Arular by M.I.A.
    M.I.A.ArularFebruary 22, 2005 · 10 reviews · 90% approval · Broad agreement
    85B
  2. 2Album cover for LCD Soundsystem by LCD Soundsystem
    LCD SoundsystemLCD SoundsystemJanuary 19, 2005 · 9 reviews · 89% approval · Some debate
    83B
  3. 3Album cover for Witching Hour by Ladytron
    LadytronWitching HourJuly 2005 · 7 reviews · 86% approval · Broad agreement
    82B-
  4. 4Album cover for Demon Days by Gorillaz
    GorillazDemon DaysMay 11, 2005 · 13 reviews · 77% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  5. 5Album cover for Supernature by Goldfrapp
    GoldfrappSupernatureAugust 17, 2005 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Broad agreement
    79C+
  6. 6Album cover for The Campfire Headphase by Boards of Canada
    Boards of CanadaThe Campfire HeadphaseOctober 12, 2005 · 9 reviews · 67% approval · Broad agreement
    75C
  7. 7Album cover for The Understanding by Röyksopp
    RöyksoppThe UnderstandingJune 22, 2005 · 11 reviews · 64% approval · Some debate
    74C
  8. 8Album cover for Human After All by Daft Punk
    Daft PunkHuman After AllMarch 1, 2005 · 9 reviews · 22% approval · Some debate
    57F
  9. 9Album cover for Hotel by Moby
    MobyHotelMarch 5, 2005 · 9 reviews · 11% approval · Divided
    53F
  1. 1Album cover for Prairie Wind by Neil Young
    Neil YoungPrairie WindSeptember 23, 2005 · 10 reviews · 70% approval · Some debate
    81B-
  2. 2Album cover for Time Well Wasted by Brad Paisley
    Brad PaisleyTime Well WastedAugust 16, 2005 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Some debate
    79C+
  3. 3Album cover for Prospect Hummer by Animal Collective
    Animal CollectiveProspect HummerMay 16, 2005 · 6 reviews · 50% approval · Some debate
    71C-
  4. 4Album cover for Honkytonk University by Toby Keith
    Toby KeithHonkytonk UniversityMay 17, 2005 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    66D
  5. 5Album cover for 29 by Ryan Adams
    Ryan Adams29December 20, 2005 · 8 reviews · 50% approval · Divided
    66D
  6. 6Album cover for Fireflies by Faith Hill
    Faith HillFirefliesAugust 2, 2005 · 7 reviews · 29% approval · Contentious
    54F
  7. 7Album cover for Countryman by Willie Nelson
    Willie NelsonCountrymanJuly 12, 2005 · 6 reviews · 0% approval · Some debate
    52F
  1. 1Album cover for Ghost Reveries by Opeth
    OpethGhost ReveriesAugust 26, 2005 · 7 reviews · 100% approval · Broad agreement
    94A
  2. 2Album cover for Mezmerize by System of a Down
    System of a DownMezmerizeMay 16, 2005 · 7 reviews · 86% approval · Broad agreement
    83B
  3. 3Album cover for Crimson by Alkaline Trio
    Alkaline TrioCrimsonMay 23, 2005 · 5 reviews · 80% approval · Some debate
    80B-
  4. 4Album cover for Hypnotize by System of a Down
    System of a DownHypnotizeNovember 18, 2005 · 8 reviews · 75% approval · Broad agreement
    78C+
  5. 5Album cover for The Poison by Bullet for My Valentine
    Bullet for My ValentineThe PoisonSeptember 30, 2005 · 6 reviews · 67% approval · Broad agreement
    77C+
  6. 6Album cover for City of Evil by Avenged Sevenfold
    Avenged SevenfoldCity of EvilJune 6, 2005 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    76C
  7. 7Album cover for Rosenrot by Rammstein
    RammsteinRosenrotOctober 14, 2005 · 5 reviews · 60% approval · Some debate
    73C
  8. 8Album cover for Catch Thirtythree by Meshuggah
    MeshuggahCatch ThirtythreeApril 21, 2005 · 5 reviews · 20% approval · Divided
    64D
  9. 9Album cover for See You on the Other Side by Korn
    KornSee You on the Other SideDecember 2, 2005 · 7 reviews · 14% approval · Some debate
    61D-
  10. 10Album cover for Testify by P.O.D.
    P.O.D.TestifyJanuary 23, 2005 · 5 reviews · 40% approval · Divided
    56F

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