After seeing these ridiculous top 10 lists i decided to make one, no order



1. Arch Enemy
Doomsday Machine
Released July 26th
I saw them live in 2004, they kickass.



2. Gorillaz
Demon Days
Released May 24th
Trey doesnt like them, Trey likes Styx. nuff said


3. Infernal Poetry
Beholding the Unpure
Released January 26th
They covered Fear of the Dark, me like.



4. 1349
Hellfire
Released Oktober 4th
mmmm nothing like cookie monster and fast feet.



5. Obituary
Frozen in Time
Released July 9th
First album in a long time, finishing their contract with the fascists at Roadrunner, who have seemed to fuck off every band that got them to where they are and replaced them with nu-metal shit.


6. System of a Down
Mesmerize
Released May 17th
Mesmerize good, Hypnotize bad.



7. Bloodhound Gang
Hefty Fine
Released May 17th
Funny album, good bg music.



8. Deep Purple
Rapture of the Deep
Released November 1st
They still got it.


Thats all, i you want to make it 10 use your imagination

Mike's top ten of 2005

So, taking after Trey, im going to do what i think is the top ten albums of 2005. But I'm not going to put in pictures casue i just dont want to take the time.
Okay.

1) As Cities Burn
Son, I Loved You At Your Darkest

This is the debut cd from a band that nobody has really heard of. The cd contains only around thirty minutes of music, but every second of it is worth it. Layered with religious influences, the lyrics are able to lift you up or push you down. The band gets across their message, whether or not it's religious. The cd starts off by jumping right in with an in-your-face kind of song. It slows down for only one track until the final, epic ending.

2) Bright Eyes
Motion Sickness

Motion Sickness is a live recording, and yet I still believe it places above Digital Ash.. because of the pure emotion that you can only hear live. The song choices may not be the best but there are songs such as Southern State and Make War where Connor's shaky voice never lets you doubt the ultimate truth of his words.

3) Bright Eyes
Digital Ash in a Digital Urn

This was one of two simultanious releases. The only problem I can see in this album is that everything sounds too much of the same, with the exception of a few tracks. I feel like the lyrics do not quite have the depth that the ones before do. Yet, songs such as Gold Mine Gutted really show Oberst's ability to songwrite.

4) Trivium
Ascendancy

Wow. This cd really blew me away. This guy has one of the best screams ive heard. Not only that, he has a very good voice. Many times, even when you least expect it, screams will be overlayed with clean vocals. There is plenty of raw emotion in this album for anyone to hear, regardless of if you are into metal records or not.

5) As I Lay Dying
Shadows are Security

As I Lay Dying has been one of my favorite bands for three years. This album does now show the brilliance that is Frail Words Collapse, but it is still a good album, especially if you're trying to get into metal. Their songs are easy to listen to and get into. I only wish they had written more lyrics and had less repetition.

6) Death Cab for Cutie
Plans

This is where I disagree with Trey. I think Transatlanticism is a much better record. It has better lyrics, it is better musically, and it has better messages. Nevertheless, Plans is a brilliant album. There are songs in the middle that seems like filler, but songs such as Marching Bands of Manhattan, I Will Follow You Into the Dark, and What Sarah Said really grasp a listener's attention.

7) Children of Bodom
Are You Dead Yet?

Once again, this is not as good as their previous efforts. They have developed more of a nu-metal edge. However, this is still Bodom. The amazing solos are still there. The harsh lyrics and vocals are still there. It makes for a kickass live show.

8) Panic! At The Disco
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out

This is just plain catchy. It isn't the sort of music I would find myself listening to, but for some reason i can't seem to put it down. These guys also put on a great live show, although it would be better if they had more material. This album never fails to seem original and the lyrics never cease to amuse me.

9) From Autumn to Ashes
Abandon Your Friends

I believe this album is completely carried by three tracks: Kansas City 90210, Placentapede, and Abaondon Your Friends. In my opinion, these three songs are good enough to put this at the ninth best album of the year. Kansas City 90210 is a slower song with catchy lyrics. Placentapede will send a chill down your spine with the combination of clean vocals and screams. Abandon Your Friends is a slow, acoustic song that anyone would love to sing along with. Demanding. Detriment.

10) Nine Inch Nails
With Teeth

Don't get me wrong, this cd is good. It still makes it in the top ten. The problem I have with Nine Inch Nails is that their studio recordings are really not who they are. Their live show is so much better, and all of the electronic sounds are replaced with keyboards and guitars. The live energy could never be matched in a studio setting. Also, the song Only is horrible. If you want to hear something close to what their potential is, get And All That Could Have Been, a live recording.


This concludes my top ten albums of 2005. If you disagree, I don't care.
It's an opinion.

-mike