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	80 The Magic Numbers by The Magic Numbers October 4, 2005 This debut disc showcases the 50s and 60s pop stylings and three-part harmonies of the pair of brother-sister duos (Romeo & Michelle Stodart and Sean & Angela Gannon) that make up The Magic Numbers. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.5
	72 Jacksonville City Nights by Ryan Adams September 27, 2005 Norah Jones guests on the second (and most straight-ahead country) of a planned three 2005 releases for Adams, who is once again backed by The Cardinals. Tom Schic produced. Metascore: 72 User Score: 8.0
	61 In Space by Big Star September 27, 2005 The band's first studio LP in 30 years features the most recent touring lineup of original members Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens with Posies Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow. Metascore: 61 User Score: 7.6
	69 Excerpts From The Diary Of Todd Zilla [EP] by Grandaddy September 27, 2005 This seven-track mini-album is intended to hold fans over until the Modesto, California band return with their next LP in early 2006. Metascore: 69 User Score: 8.4
	60 The Past Presents The Future by Her Space Holiday September 27, 2005 Marc Bianchi's latest album of electronica-infused indie-pop was recorded in "extreme isolation" in California. Metascore: 60 User Score: 8.2

	83 Apologies To The Queen Mary by Wolf Parade September 27, 2005 The Montreal band's Sub Pop debut was co-produced by Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.7
	78 Collisions by Calla September 27, 2005 The New York band returns with a third album. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.6
	70 With A Cape And A Cane by The Joggers September 27, 2005 This is the second album for the Portland, Ore. indie rockers. Metascore: 70 User Score: 7.9
	72 Set Free by American Analog Set September 20, 2005 The sixth album for the Andrew Kenny-led band is their first for Canadian label Arts & Crafts. Metascore: 72 User Score: 8.4
	76 Tender Buttons by Broadcast September 20, 2005 Half the band has departed (replaced by a drum machine), but Broadcast's third LP still features the vocals of Trish Keenan and James Cargill's retro-electronic sound. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.4

	77 The Family Myth by Tangiers September 20, 2005 Chris Zane (Les Savy Fav) produced this third album for the Toronto duo-turned-foursome. Metascore: 77 User Score: 6.8
	79 Cripple Crow by Devendra Banhart September 13, 2005 Thom Monahan (Pernice Brothers) co-produced the singer-songwriter's fourth album, which finds him singing in Spanish on a few of the disc's 22 tracks. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.0
	75 Give Blood by Brakes [aka brakesbrakesbrakes] September 13, 2005 Brakes is an often-jokey, garage-rock side project for British Sea Power keyboardist Eamon Hamilton, who here steps to the forefront, playing guitar and handling lead vocals. Joining him are members of Electric Soft Parade and Tenderfoot on 16 tracks that range from six seconds to 3:39 in length. Metascore: 75 User Score: 8.1
	67 Noah's Ark by CocoRosie September 13, 2005 Their second album finds sisters Bianca and Sierra Casady joined by Antony and Devendra Banhart. Metascore: 67 User Score: 7.7
	77 In The Reins [EP] by Iron & Wine + Calexico September 13, 2005 This mini-album finds seven new originals written and sung by Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) with Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino performing as his backing band. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.4

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	74 Not Them, You by Lake Trout September 13, 2005 Dave Fridmann produced the Baltimore jam band's latest. Metascore: 74 User Score: tbd
	70 Once Upon A Little Time by John Parish September 13, 2005 Members of Portishead and The Bad Seeds guest on the multi-instrumentalist's third solo outing. Metascore: 70 User Score: tbd
	84 Takk... by Sigur Rós September 13, 2005 Sigur Ros' fourth album is the first to feature songs sung mainly in their native Icelandic, rather than their fabricated Hopelandish. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.7
	58 Harmonies For The Haunted by stellastarr* September 13, 2005 This is the second album for the 80s New Wave-influenced outfit fronted by Shawn Christensen. Metascore: 58 User Score: 8.2
	77 Love Kraft by Super Furry Animals September 13, 2005 Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys) produced the Furries' follow-up to 2003's "Phantom Power," which sees all of the band members (rather than just Gruff Rhys) taking turns at writing and singing. There are no Welsh songs this time out, although there is one in Portugese. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.5
	78 Loose In The Air by The Double September 13, 2005 Steve Revitte produced the experimental Brooklyn four-piece's third album (and first for Matador). Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	73 The Weight Is A Gift by Nada Surf September 13, 2005 Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla returns as producer for the band's followup to 'Let Go.' Metascore: 73 User Score: 7.9
	81 Gold And Green by OOIOO September 13, 2005 Originally released in Japan in 2000, 'Gold And Green' finally reaches U.S. shores at a non-import price on Thrill Jockey. Yuko Honda and Sean Lennon guest. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.2
	73 We're Animals by Numbers September 13, 2005 The San Francisco electro-punk trio make their Kill Rock Stars debut with this third LP. Metascore: 73 User Score: tbd
	79 Birds Make Good Neighbors by Rosebuds September 13, 2005 The North Carolina husband-and-wife duo of Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp return with a second album, produced by Brian Paulson. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.4
	62 If Songs Could Be Held by Rosie Thomas September 13, 2005 This is the third album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter. Ed Harcourt guests on one track. Metascore: 62 User Score: tbd
	78 Apollo Sunshine by Apollo Sunshine September 13, 2005 The second album from the Boston-based band was produced by Brian McTear (Matt Pond PA). Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.6
	70 Broken Ear Record by Black Dice September 6, 2005 This is the fourth album for the Brooklyn noise-rockers. Metascore: 70 User Score: 8.1
	85 Cole's Corner by Richard Hawley September 6, 2005 This is the fourth solo album for the sometime Pulp guitarist. Metascore: 85 User Score: 8.6
	55 Amber Headlights by Greg Dulli September 6, 2005 'Headlights' includes songs first written by Greg Dulli (Afghan Whigs, Twilight Singers) in 2002. Petra Haden guests. Metascore: 55 User Score: 7.5
	66 Plans by Death Cab for Cutie August 30, 2005 The Ben Gibbard-led group makes its major-label debut with this 11-song disc, produced by band member Chris Walla. Metascore: 66 User Score: 7.8
	64 Oh No by OK Go August 30, 2005 Tore Johansson (Franz Ferdinand) produced this second album for the Chicago power-pop outfit. Metascore: 64 User Score: 8.5
	73 The Invisible Invasion by The Coral August 30, 2005 Portishead's Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley produced this fourth LP for the UK retro-rockers. Metascore: 73 User Score: 8.1
	70 Howl by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club August 23, 2005 A radical departure from previous efforts, the band's third album adds a lot of acoustic guitars and other Americana and blues elements into the mix. Metascore: 70 User Score: 7.9
	61 Invisible Ones by Orenda Fink August 23, 2005 The singer follows the lead of her Azure Ray bandmate Maria Taylor (whose '11:11' came out in May) with this solo debut, co-produced by Andy LeMaster (Now It's Overhead). Metascore: 61 User Score: 7.8
	74 Menos el Oso by Minus the Bear August 23, 2005 The Seattle band returns with a fourth album. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.7
	85 Twin Cinema by The New Pornographers August 23, 2005 This is the third album of sunny indie-pop tunes for the acclaimed union of Neko Case, Dan Bejar (also of Destroyer) and A.C. Newman. Metascore: 85 User Score: 8.1
	83 Bright Ideas by Portastatic August 23, 2005 The sixth album for Mac McCaughan's other band (i.e., the one that isn't Superchunk) finds him joined by bassist Jim Wilbur and drummer/brother Matthew McCaughan. Tim Mooney produced. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.3
	71 Knitting Needles And Bicycle Bells by Tenement Halls August 23, 2005 This is the debut LP for the new project from Chris Lopez (RockATeens). Metascore: 71 User Score: tbd
	72 Pixel Revolt by John Vanderslice August 23, 2005 Vanderslice continues his album-a-year pace (despite also serving as a producer on numerous indie-rock albums) with this typically literate and well-produced fifth disc, which was recorded with the help of The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle. Metascore: 72 User Score: 6.7
	80 Infiniheart by Chad VanGaalen August 23, 2005 The Canadian illustrator and musician makes his Sub Pop debut with this self-recorded album. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.5
	80 Year Of Meteors by Laura Veirs August 23, 2005 This is the fifth album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.1
	61 Surgery by The Warlocks August 23, 2005 The L.A. psych-rock band's third disc was produced by Tom Rothrock (Beck). Metascore: 61 User Score: 5.8
	68 Gods And Monsters by I Am Kloot August 23, 2005 The typically quirky Manchester, England trio led by John Bramwell returns with an atypical third album. Metascore: 68 User Score: 6.8
	66 Inside/Absent by Broken Spindles August 23, 2005 The Faint's Joel Petersen returns with his third Broken Spindles album. Metascore: 66 User Score: tbd
	72 No Flashlight: Songs Of The Fulfilled Night by Mount Eerie August 16, 2005 Phil Elverum's first LP release under the name Mount Eerie (which was also the title of his final record as The Microphones) is the self-released 15-track 'No Flashlight,' which will also see companion all-drums and "sing-along" discs released in the coming weeks. Metascore: 72 User Score: 8.6
	62 Giving Up The Ghost by Windsor For The Derby August 16, 2005 The four-piece post-rock outfit now based in Philadelphia continue to fill out their sound on this follow-up to 'We Fight Til Death.' Metascore: 62 User Score: 7.8
	63 Made In China by Juliana Hatfield August 9, 2005 The rocker's latest solo record is the first for her new label, Ye Olde Records. Metascore: 63 User Score: 8.1
	74 Quit +/or Fight by Holopaw August 9, 2005 This is the second album of country-folk-rock tunes for the Gainesville, Florida band led by John Orth. Metascore: 74 User Score: tbd
	81 Less Than Human by The Juan MacLean August 9, 2005 The latest DFA artist to create a buzz in the music press is former Six Finger Satellite guitarist John Maclean, whose "Less Than Human" is his full-length debut as The Juan Maclean. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.2
	77 The Repulsion Box by Sons and Daughters August 9, 2005 Victor Van Vugt (Nick Cave, Beth Orton, PJ Harvey) produced this debut disc for the Glaswegian band. Metascore: 77 User Score: 7.3
	61 The Difference Between Houses And Homes: Lost Songs And Loose Ends 1995-2001 by Cursive August 9, 2005 This disc compiles 10 tracks from the Tim Kasher-led band's early 7-inch singles, and adds two previously unreleased cuts. Metascore: 61 User Score: 6.7
	74 Mr. Hollywood, Jr. 1947 by Michael Penn August 2, 2005 The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter's first outing in five years is a loose concept album set in the year 1947. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.5
	71 Secret House Against The World by Buck 65 August 1, 2005 The Canadian semi-rapper (think more Beck than Eminem) returns with his first album of all-new material in two years, which includes contributions from DJ D Styles, Chicago post-rockers Tortoise and singer Lesley Feist. Metascore: 71 User Score: 7.6
	73 Spelled In Bones by Fruit Bats July 26, 2005 The Chicago band led by Eric Johnson (sometimes of Califone) returns with a third album. Metascore: 73 User Score: 7.1
	68 Body Of Song by Bob Mould July 26, 2005 The latest solo recording from former Hüsker Dü and Sugar leader Mould echoes back to those bands as well as the various stages of his solo career. His backing band includes Sugar's David Barbe and Fugazi's Brendan Canty. Metascore: 68 User Score: 7.8
	76 Clor by Clor July 25, 2005 The Barry Dobbin-led band (who also form part of Roots Manuva's live band) make their debut with this retro-dance-rock disc. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.7
	71 Honeycomb by Frank Black July 19, 2005 Before reuniting The Pixies, Black recorded this mellow solo disc in four days in a Nashville studio, backed by veteran southern session musicians. Metascore: 71 User Score: 8.4
	68 Self Help Serenade by Marjorie Fair July 19, 2005 Rob Schnapf and Jon Brion produced the for the Los Angeles band (and by "band" we really just mean Evan Slamka). Metascore: 68 User Score: 8.0
	69 Alpine Static by Kinski July 12, 2005 The Seattle instrumental quartet is back with a second Sub Pop release. Metascore: 69 User Score: tbd
	57 Often Lie by Statistics July 12, 2005 Occasional Saddle Creek-er Denver Dalley returns with a second Statistics album. Metascore: 57 User Score: tbd
	82 La Foret by Xiu Xiu July 12, 2005 The experimental indie-rockers led by Jamie Stewart return with album number four. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.3
	71 Reads The Books [EP] by Prefuse 73 July 12, 2005 This eight-song EP pairs Prefuse 73 with cut-up artists The Books, and reprises their first collaboration, "Pagina Dos," from the most recent Prefuse 73 full-length. Metascore: 71 User Score: 7.4
	68 Underwater Cinematographer by The Most Serene Republic July 12, 2005 This is the debut for the Toronto six-piece led by Adrian Jewett. Metascore: 68 User Score: 8.1
	90 Illinois by Sufjan Stevens July 5, 2005 The folk singer-songwriter's ambitious attempt to chronicle all 50 states in song continues with this second installment, dedicated to the Prairie State. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.9
	81 Wilderness by Wilderness July 5, 2005 This is the debut full-length for the Baltimore four-piece whose frontman (James Johnson) bears a strong vocal resemblance to John Lydon. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.5
	84 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah June 28, 2005 Combine a singer who sounds more than a little like David Byrne, some solid indie-rock tunes, blurbs on all the right blogs, and a glowing review from Pitchfork and it all adds up to quite a buzz for this Brooklyn band's debut disc. Now all they need is a record deal. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.5
	80 Pajo by Pajo June 28, 2005 This is Slint guitarist David Pajo's first solo LP under his own name (well, at least half of his own name). Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.7
	63 There's A Fire by Longwave June 28, 2005 John Leckie produced this second major-label release for the now five-member New York band led by Steve Schiltz. Metascore: 63 User Score: 7.4
	66 Every Kind Of Light by The Posies June 28, 2005 Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer reunite for their first album as The Posies in seven years. They are joined by Matt Harris (Oranger) on bass and Darren Minwalla (Preston School of Industry) on drums. Metascore: 66 User Score: 8.3
	73 Free The Bees by The Bees [Band of Bees] June 28, 2005 This '60s-influenced sophomore release from the Isle of Wight-based duo was recorded at Abbey Road. Metascore: 73 User Score: 8.4
	81 Engineers by Engineers June 21, 2005 This debut album showcases the British band's symphonic, shoegaze-y sound. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.6
	80 Humming By The Flowered Vine by Laura Cantrell June 21, 2005 Members of Calexico guest on the singer-songwriter's Matador debut. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.5
	50 Brassbound by The Ordinary Boys June 20, 2005 Stephen Street produced this more ska-oriented sophomore release for the Brighton, England outfit. Metascore: 50 User Score: 8.0
	78 The World And Everything In It by Oranges Band June 14, 2005 The second album from the Baltimore band was produced by band leader and vocalist Roman Kuebler. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	61 Out Of Nothing by Embrace June 14, 2005 The fourth album for the Britpop band includes a track ("Gravity") co-written by Coldplay's Chris Martin. Metascore: 61 User Score: 7.5
	69 Electrified by Dressy Bessy June 14, 2005 The fourth album from the Denver indie-pop band led by Tammy Ealom is a sugary 12-song set. Metascore: 69 User Score: 6.6
	71 Another Day On Earth by Brian Eno June 14, 2005 Eno sings! And while those words are sure to excite fans of the bald one's 70s classics such as 'Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy),' his first vocal album in 15 years is much closer in sound and mood to more recent efforts as well as the final handful of tracks on 'Eno Box II: Vocals' (the latter's "Under" even appears again on this disc). Metascore: 71 User Score: 7.4
	81 Burner by Odd Nosdam June 14, 2005 The latest solo disc for the anticon producer (best known for his work in cLOUDDEAD) finds him joined by guests Mike Patton, Andrew Broder (Fog), and members of Subtle, Themselves and why? Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.0
	78 Discover A Lovelier You by Pernice Brothers June 14, 2005 Thom Monahan produced the band's fourth studio album. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.3
	61 Dirty Words by The Departure June 13, 2005 This is the '80s alternative rock-influenced debut disc for the Northampton, England band. Metascore: 61 User Score: 6.3
	64 Out West by Gomez June 7, 2005 This double-live album was recorded during a three-night stand at the Fillmore in San Francisco in early 2005. Metascore: 64 User Score: 7.8
	79 Man-Made by Teenage Fanclub June 7, 2005 The first studio album in five years for the Scottish rockers was produced by Tortoise's John McEntire. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.5
	81 Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes June 7, 2005 The duo's fifth long-player, destined to be known as GBMS in record reviews everywhere, was recorded in their Detroit studio. While not a total departure from previous efforts, it does find them expanding their sound away from their usual guitar+drums formula. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.3
	62 JackInABox by Turin Brakes June 7, 2005 The British folk-pop duo of Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian return for a third album. Metascore: 62 User Score: 7.4
	74 Here Come The Tears by The Tears June 6, 2005 The Tears' debut album reunites Suede's Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler for the first time in over a decade. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.2
	76 A River Ain't Too Much To Love by Smog May 31, 2005 Bill Callahan's 12th Smog album finds him joined in the studio by such musicians as Jim White (Dirty Three) and Joanna Newsom. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.6
	75 A Certain Trigger by Maxïmo Park May 31, 2005 A somewhat unusual signing for Warp Records, the guitar-oriented Maximo Park (who sound not unlike a cross between the Futureheads and Franz Ferdinand) make their full-length debut with this Paul Epworth-produced disc. Metascore: 75 User Score: 8.7
	69 No Business by Negativland May 24, 2005 The experimental Bay Area sound manipulators combine one of their more entertaining cut-and-paste CDs of recent years with a book examining fair use and copyright issues. Also included is a whoopee cushion. Metascore: 69 User Score: tbd
	88 The Woods by Sleater-Kinney May 24, 2005 The ubiquitous Dave Fridmann produced this latest outing for the veteran indie rockers, their first album for Sub Pop. Metascore: 88 User Score: 8.4
	78 Face The Truth by Stephen Malkmus May 24, 2005 Malkmus' third post-Pavement recording is his most "solo" effort to date (not to mention his weirdest), with only some of the songs featuring the full complement of Jicks backing him up. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.5
	78 11:11 by Maria Taylor May 24, 2005 This solo debut for the Azure Ray member includes appearances from fellow Saddle Creek-ers Conor Oberst and Andy LeMaster. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.9
	89 Push Barman To Open Old Wounds by Belle and Sebastian May 24, 2005 This 2-disc set collects 25 non-LP tracks that previously appeared on the band's early singles and EPs for Jeepster. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.7
	80 Sanddollars [EP] by Why? May 17, 2005 Well over to the indie-rock side of anticon's indie-rap -- indie-rock continuum, Why? (aka Yoni Wolf) returns with an eight-song EP. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
	76 The Secret Migration by Mercury Rev May 17, 2005 The psychedelic indie rockers, led by returning core trio of vocalist Jonathan Donahue, guitarist Grasshopper and drummer Jeff Mercel, return with a less-orchestral follow up to 2001's 'All Is Dream.' Longtime collaborator David Fridmann co-produced. Metascore: 76 User Score: 7.8
	70 Wrath Of Circuits by The Nein May 17, 2005 This is the full-length debut for the Durham, NC dance-punk outfit led by Finn Cohen. Metascore: 70 User Score: tbd
	73 And Everything Else by Nobody May 17, 2005 Indie hip-hop/electronica producer Nobody (aka Elvin Estela) teams with Prefuse 73, Mia Doi Todd and members of Beachwood Sparks on his Plug Research debut. Metascore: 73 User Score: tbd
	71 Kidnapped By Neptune by Scout Niblett May 10, 2005 The English singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to PJ Harvey, Cat Power and even Kurt Cobain for her sometimes abrasive, sometimes minimal, bluesy sound. Metascore: 71 User Score: tbd
	73 Seadrum/House Of Sun by Boredoms May 10, 2005 The latest "album" from the Japanese outfit contains just two tracks, albeit at 20 minutes apiece. Metascore: 73 User Score: tbd
	78 Carousel Waltz by The Robot Ate Me May 10, 2005 The third album for the indie-pop outfit is, for one thing, a lot shorter (at 30 minutes) than their previous double-album effort On Vacation. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.8

Album Releases by Genre

The Magic Numbers

Jacksonville City Nights

In Space

Excerpts From The Diary Of Todd Zilla [EP]

The Past Presents The Future

Apologies To The Queen Mary

Collisions

With A Cape And A Cane

Set Free

Tender Buttons

The Family Myth

Cripple Crow

Give Blood

Noah's Ark

In The Reins [EP]

Not Them, You

Once Upon A Little Time

Takk...

Harmonies For The Haunted

Love Kraft

Loose In The Air

The Weight Is A Gift

Gold And Green

We're Animals

Birds Make Good Neighbors

If Songs Could Be Held

Apollo Sunshine

Broken Ear Record

Cole's Corner

Amber Headlights

Plans

Oh No

The Invisible Invasion

Howl

Invisible Ones

Menos el Oso

Twin Cinema

Bright Ideas

Knitting Needles And Bicycle Bells

Pixel Revolt

Infiniheart

Year Of Meteors

Surgery

Gods And Monsters

Inside/Absent

No Flashlight: Songs Of The Fulfilled Night

Giving Up The Ghost

Made In China

Quit +/or Fight

Less Than Human

The Repulsion Box

The Difference Between Houses And Homes: Lost Songs And Loose Ends 1995-2001

Mr. Hollywood, Jr. 1947

Secret House Against The World

Spelled In Bones

Body Of Song

Clor

Honeycomb

Self Help Serenade

Alpine Static

Often Lie

La Foret

Reads The Books [EP]

Underwater Cinematographer

Illinois

Wilderness

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Pajo

There's A Fire

Every Kind Of Light

Free The Bees

Engineers

Humming By The Flowered Vine

Brassbound

The World And Everything In It

Out Of Nothing

Electrified

Another Day On Earth

Burner