The first of the lists

Here is my off-the-cuff list of my Top 12 favorite albums of 2005 (12 is a random number, I realize):

12. Tales from the Turnpike House - St. Etienne
More tongue-in-cheek poppiness from the masters

11. Some Cities - Doves
"Black and White Town" makes the cut on the best songs of the year list

10. Broken Social Scene - Broken Social Scene
An aural extravaganza of mood

9. The Understanding - Royksopp
Norwegian dance at its most fun

8. Push the Button - The Chemical Brothers
Big. Heavy. Marvo Ging.

7. Thunder, Lightning, Crash - The Go! Team
Like a gooey piece of candy, but for your ears

6. Set Yourself on Fire - Stars
The Canadians are coming!

5. X&Y - Coldplay
I guess this makes me trendy. I might as well be wearing a LiveStrong bracelet.

4. Plans - Death Cab for Cutie
This album has grown and grown on me

3. Hello, Dear Wind - Page France
Glorious, melodic, Jesusy

2. Illinois - Sufjan Stevens
A glittering gem in the coal bin of music

1. Picaresque - The Decemberists
No explanation necessary

How trendily charming.

For a much more indie-friendly (and far more literately written) list, please check out my friend Jake's list. I defer to and am humbled by his indieness.