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The Best of 2005. Well, MY 2005 (I've had a bad year)
Return of the KildeerReturn of the Kildeer by Veda Hille
Buy new: £12.98 / Used from: £5.27
A stunning hybrid of textures and styles that will make you laugh, cry and believe in the power of music again
PresentPresent by Van der Graaf Generator
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The boys are back, and display more talent, energy and excitiment than any band around, with their ageless tumultuous stew of tuneful angst.
I Am a Bird NowI Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons
Buy new: £7.38 / Used from: £4.50
At last, the Mercury Prize gets it right! A beautiful, soaring, soulful album that sends shivers down my spine. In a good way.
Back To MeBack To Me by Kathleen Edwards
Buy new: £9.48 / Used from: £3.99
A great follow-up to her debut, and she's fantastic live.
FuneralFuneral by Arcade Fire
Buy new: £6.88 / Used from: £5.48
While most new bands are perfecting their post-punk posturing, these guys create an epic, joyous sound with a disturbing edge to it. Unique.
Where You LiveWhere You Live by Tracy Chapman
Buy new: £5.78 / Used from: £2.85
I'd lost track of her when I was given this, only to find she's creating the best music of her career.