2008 Woodie Awards
Goodbye '05
10 Must-Have
By Colin McGuire
Rocket Life/A&E Editor
Issue date: 1/20/06 Section: Entertainment
2005 has come and gone kiddies and it now its time to reflect on the year that was in music. Below are 10 of the most essential records the past 365 days have brought us according to none other than me, Colin McGuire, The Rocket's resident Arts & Entertainment editor. It must be known that these picks in no way reflect the opinion of anyone else within this publication and/or university, only me. With that said, and this being a college newspaper, this disclaimer must also read that no, the following list does not include the latest releases from such artists as Death Cab for Cutie, Sigur Ros, My Morning Jacket, Broken Social Scene, Iron and Wine, New Pornographers, or any other band/artist you pretentious little hipsters claim to love. No, its not that I haven't heard of any of these artists and/or listened to any of these records, its just that I think the following choices are better. Deal with it. And if your name is Dr. Mark Chase, I extend my apologies for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's latest release not making this list.
10.Download: "Chop 'Em Down"
Matisyahu -
Live At Stubbs
Who said reggae is dead? The year's most unique artist is caught on this flawless recording in what has proven to be his best element. Forget the incredible beat-boxing talent, forget the fact that he is a rabbi, and most of all, forget the MTV push. This guy brings the best reggae not backed by a Marley last name.
9.Download: "Oh yes"
Juelz Santana -
What The Game's Been Missing!
In an industry that has become dictated by numbers and record sales, and especially in a genre that glorifies it, this member of the Diplomats reminds us of what its like to be successful and do it your own way on his 2005 release, which frankly, is a long awaited breath of fresh air for the cloudy world of what has become hip-hop.
8. Download: "Talk"
Coldplay -
X & Y
Your favorite band's favorite band came back after nearly breaking up in 2005 with an album that took two times to write. This time around, Mr. Martin and the boys somehow found a way to make their sad songs more depressing, their loud songs more noticable, and their important songs more sincere, making X & Y their most complete studio effort to date.
10.Download: "Chop 'Em Down"
Matisyahu -
Live At Stubbs
Who said reggae is dead? The year's most unique artist is caught on this flawless recording in what has proven to be his best element. Forget the incredible beat-boxing talent, forget the fact that he is a rabbi, and most of all, forget the MTV push. This guy brings the best reggae not backed by a Marley last name.
9.Download: "Oh yes"
Juelz Santana -
What The Game's Been Missing!
In an industry that has become dictated by numbers and record sales, and especially in a genre that glorifies it, this member of the Diplomats reminds us of what its like to be successful and do it your own way on his 2005 release, which frankly, is a long awaited breath of fresh air for the cloudy world of what has become hip-hop.
8. Download: "Talk"
Coldplay -
X & Y
Your favorite band's favorite band came back after nearly breaking up in 2005 with an album that took two times to write. This time around, Mr. Martin and the boys somehow found a way to make their sad songs more depressing, their loud songs more noticable, and their important songs more sincere, making X & Y their most complete studio effort to date.
