1. Guillemots - Through The WindowpaneOne of the best grower albums ever, this debut is very different to everything else out right now. Rightly nominated for the Mercury Music Prize it is truly original and thoroughly enjoyable.
2. Scott Matthews - Passing Stranger
Another great debut from the closest thing yet to a new Jess Buckley. The standout track is Elusive, which is the most Buckleyeske of the lot. He's amazing live as his voice is amazing. So many singer songwriters can sound much the same, but Scott is a step above the rest.
3. Jarvis - JarvisAfter a far too long break from music, the king of indie is back. And he's lost none of his talent for great songwriting on the state of the world today. As good as a Pulp album, this is full of pop tunes and memorable chorus'.
4. Brakes - The Beatific Visions
Brakes do it again with another short but oh-so-sweet collection of shouty indie rock.
Luckily, the haven't chosen to move on, and have stuck to the blueprint which served them well with the first album.
5. Howling Bells - Howling Bells
There still aren't enough female vocalists out there, but Juanita from Howling Bells still manges to put the few competitors to shame. Her voice is haunting and awesome, another great voice live. And she has a solid band and great tunes to back it up.
6. Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
What more can I say.
Beyond the hype, this is still a great debut album from a band that will be around for a very long time. What does it sound like? I'm sure you already know.7. Nightmare Of You - Nightmare Of You
How nobody seemed to buy this or hear them this year I don't know. A rare great American indie band, they should appeal to Weezer fans who like their songs catchy and contained. Now cheap in the sales, so make sure you pop out and get it. great show
8. Muse - Black Hole And Revelations
This is their best album yet, and seems like the finished product. They have worked hard to get to this point, creating an epic rock monster of an album that showcases all of their abilities superbly.
9. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Clap You Hands Say Yeah
The first Canadian band to be picked up on the back of Arcade Fires success, if you can tolerate the singers "original" vocal style you'll grow to love this bizarre but brilliant album. And they have a second on the way already!
10. CSS - Cansei De Ser Sexy
Are you tired of being sexy? I know I am, and this is surely why I can relate to this album. Music is indeed my hot hot Sexxx. And making love and listening to death from above is a perfect suggestion. After that, make sure you listen to this remarkable and individual band.
11. Grandaddy - Just Like The Fambly CatBoo hoo! One of the best indie bands around has decided to call it a day. But wipe away those tear, as they leave it this lovely parting gift to remember them by. It's a valid final album, not simply some leftovers and only serves to remind us how much we will miss them. Why do the good die young?
12. The Automatic - Not Accepted Anywhere
They are more than just Monster, and this album proves it. The rest of their material is delightfully uncommerical, so whilst some might label them one-hit-wonders, we can carry listening know that they were never really hit makers at all, rather simply makers of great music.
13. The Sunshine Underground - Raise The Alarm
Very similar to the above band, but with their own style. Without the pop hit they have failed to pick up as much attension, but they are just as worthy as The Automatic and possess just as much talent.
14. TV On The Radio - Return To Cookie Mountain
Shhh! I definitely have heard all this alubm. Well maybe not, but what I have heard it great and leave me in no douby that this is an amzing album. Now I just need to remember to go buy it.
15. Razorlight - RazorlightShut up. They make good pop music and that's the end of it. Who cares if they lack originality. If all bands were original... well actually that would be great. But ever so, this is a vast improvement on an average first album and has of course turned them into one of the biggest bands of the planet. Fair play to them.
16. Giant Drag - Hearts And Unicorns
17. The Vines - Vision Valley
A classic Suede album. Need you know more?
18. The Flaming Lips - At War With The Mystics
Hardly a progression, but great all the same.
19. Graham Coxon - Love Travels At Illegal Speeds
Underated Brightonians bleak but funny debut.
20. Thom Yorke - The Eraser
Quite strange, quite moody, but quite brilliant.21. Tokyo Police Club - A Lesson In Crime
A grower, and one of 2 2005 albums by the prolific singer songwriter.
22. Hope Of The States - Left
A double CD with some great songs and some average ones as well.
23. James Dean Bradfield - The Great Western
Nowhere near as good as their previous stuff. Still good.
24. The Kooks - Inside In / Inside Out
Good, but again, not their best.
25. Tapes'n'Tapes - The LoonLacking as many great songs as their first album.
26. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Show Your Bones
A good Blur album, but hardly worth the hype.
27. The Pipettes - We Are The Pipettes
Another solid effort, despite what most people think of them.
28. The Strokes - First Impressions Of Earth
Another mildly disapointing, but still enjoyable Weezer album.
29. Captain - This Is Hazelville
Sounds like an album by The Coral.
30. Bromheads Jacket - Dits From The Commuter Belt
Sounds like an album by Turin Brakes.