Best of 2005 | WORD Magazine

British mag The WORD is probably as good as it gets -- arts and entertainment-wise -- featuring most of the writers who used to work at Q back when it was great. It's probably 70% music, but there are also features on movies and TV, with a nice section at the back of the magazine on digital culture as well. The only problem is it can be hard to find. Virgin Megastore carries it, but store in Union Square is currently displaying the November issue (the January issue, seen here is the latest). But do search it out. You won't be disappointed. Here's there Top Ten Albums of 2005. Remember, this is a UK mag and some records that were out in the US in 2004 didn't hit over there till this year.

The WORD's Top Ten Albums of 2005

1. The Arcade Fire - Funeral
2. Rilo Kiley - More Adventurous
3. Sylvie Lewis - Tangos and Tantrums
4. Gorillaz - Demon Days
5. Richard Hawley - Coles Corner
6. Goldfrapp - Supernature
7. Martha Wainwright – Martha Wainwright
8. Eels - Blinking Lights and Other Revelations
9. The Magic Numbers - The Magic Numbers
10. Hard Fi - Stars Of CCTV