The Number 1 Album of 2005 is.....Sleater-Kinney - The Woods

This is the only album that i've heard from this year that's an actual classic. Sleater-Kinney never cease to write such amazing songs. It has been said that this album is a change of sound for the trio, but I see it as more of a progression from One Beat. The production is also really good and sounds like it was recorded on full volume and I thought Dave Friedman only could do one sound but this proves how good he actually is. ‘Modern Girl’ is possibly their best song up there with ‘the size of our love’ from the Hot rock. Other highlights include the single of the year ‘Entertain’ and the closing double whammy of ‘Let’s call it love’ and ‘Night Light’. Some of the songs aren't as good but the overall sound of the record elevates them. I have this album both on Cd (With Ltd Edition DVD) and on double screen printed vinyl with a picture of a cross section of a tree on it. This would be awesome live when I eventually am able to go and see them.