Favorite Albums of 2005 - Page 5

Jyqm · #61 10-05-2005, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by eclipse

Remember the golden rule?
Can't discuss
sex-politics or religion without someone being either
offended, suspended or up-ended...remember...everyone has an opinion and it may not be yours

That's the problem of the people discussing the issues, not the issues themselves. Personally, I'm enjoying the discussion and am not at all offended or up-ended, and I hope Brwneyes feels the same.

I'm also fairly certain that anyone who posts here realizes that other people who post here have different opinions, whether it's about religious music or about Stevie's Today Show outfit.

Jyqm · #62 10-05-2005, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by eclipse

Madeline Peyroux-You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go

I've never heard of this artist, but what is her take on this song? How does she do it?

Jyqm · #63 10-05-2005, 06:59 AM

[QUOTE=trackaghost]What the hell, here goes. No need for explanation, I just like 'em.[QUOTE]

Boring!

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Arcade Fire - Funeral

Came out in September 2004, but I'm sure they appreciate being at the top of many people's lists this year as well! Now, when are they finally holing themselves up to record the next one so they release and then tour Europe...

Jyqm · #64 10-05-2005, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by trackaghost

Actually I think you'll find it came out in February 2005 in the UK.

Did it! Pity for you kids then, having to go so long without it! You'd think with your Canada connections, you'd have picked up on it sooner... What took you guys so long?

golddustwoman77 · #65 10-05-2005, 07:33 AM

John Prine's Fair and Square It is just awesome. Well, he is just awesome! I saw him last weekend at the Ryman in Nashville. It kicked @ss!

Neil Young's Prairie Wind It is very powerful. I especially love "When God Made Me." I loved how perfect that was for the Katrina Victims Benefit. I hope that it made a lot of people think.

Joan Baez's Bowery Songs I love her version of "Christmas in Washington."

Jyqm · #66 10-05-2005, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by trackaghost

I guess they didn't have a distribution deal here.
Rough Trade picked them up and released both Funeral and their EP this year, in advance of their UK tour.
I have no idea when the EP originally came out, but it's new to us Brits too.
So I'm keeping Funeral in my 2005 list.

The EP originally came out in 2003 on a small independent Candian label, I believe, but it was rereleased just this summer. So it's "new"-ish to most everyone!

SteveMacD · #67 10-05-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Brwn_eyes0511

This just goes to show your utter lack of knowledge when it comes to Christian music. Take time to listen to a Sara Groves CD, and tell me it is "horrific" or "embarrassing". True there IS bad Contemporary Christian music, and sadly it sometimes gets more recognition than the better stuff.

Hey, if you like her, that's wonderful. I can say with almost 100% certainty that I won't enjoy it for a second. As I've said, it's not that I have an issue with religious music, I have an issue with performers who intentionally pigeonhole themselves as "Christian" artists and do religious music to the exclusion of everything else. To me, those performers just come off as fake. They appear to be pandering to people's faith.

As for the Sheryl Crow comparison, honestly, I was 50/50 on her until she did the Gram Parsons tribute album. That’s when I knew she was the real deal, and not somebody who just had pretty good music and famous friends. I doubt I’ll ever get to that point with this Sara Groves.

SteveMacD · #68 10-05-2005, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

LMAO at your Chappelle's Show sig pic! I just watched that ep the other night and died laughing....all over again.

Yeah, that's one of the funniest things I've ever seen. When I saw the pic on-line, I knew I had to use it.

wondergirl9847 · #69 10-05-2005, 11:25 AM

"Run, ho, run! Save yourself!"

skcin · #70 10-05-2005, 12:22 PM

I hardly ever buy CDs anymore, to be honest. I don't have tons of extra cash around to do so, and unless I've heard a few tunes off the album that I like, I usually don't take chances that I'll hate it.

The one CD that I really loved this year is Foo Fighters "In Your Honor." I love that it's 2 CDs, one is hard rock & the other really mellow & relaxing. I like pretty much every tune on it.

Jyqm · #71 10-05-2005, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

The one CD that I really loved this year is Foo Fighters "In Your Honor." I love that it's 2 CDs, one is hard rock & the other really mellow & relaxing. I like pretty much every tune on it.

I haven't heard this album, but I've always kind of wished Lindsey would do a double album sort of like this...

DavidMn · #72 10-05-2005, 12:43 PM

With regards to my earlier post on the Stereophonics: www.Stereophonics.com go check it out. You will discvoer how wonderful this band truly is. The video for Dakota is woth it alone.

chiliD · #73 10-05-2005, 12:52 PM

1) Eric Clapton - Back Home
2) BB King - 80
3) Big & Rich - Horse Of A Different Color

DavidMn · #74 10-05-2005, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chiliD

1) Eric Clapton - Back Home
2) BB King - 80
3) Big & Rich - Horse Of A Different Color

BTW you wouldnt believe how big that big and rich song Ride a cowboy or whatever it's called is at the gay bars right now. I wonder if they intended that?

Bryan · #75 10-05-2005, 02:09 PM

1.Tori Amos 'The Beekeeper'
2.Ricky Ross 'Pale Rider'
3.Aimee Mann 'The Forgotten Arm'
4.Magne F 'Past Perfect Future Tense'
5.Natalie Imbruglia 'Counting Down The Days'
6.t.A.T.u. 'Dangerous And Moving'
7.The Corrs 'Home'
8.The Futureheads 'The Futureheads'
9.Rufus Wainwright 'Want Two'
10.Cyndi Lauper 'The Body Acoustic' (well it's not out yet but of course i'll love it

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-Bryan