2005 proved quite a refreshing year for music, polishing the apple and unleashing quirky pornographers on savvy music kids across the nation. The best of the breed proved to be an eclectic mix, spanning everything from the resurrection of 70s disco fever to addicting bubble gum pop Britney would trade her first born for. The common element that they all share is an innovative approach to formulas that grew tired eons ago. Now pay particular attention to the fact that this isn't a list of the top singles of 2005. These are the songs that sprang off their albums and wrestled me to the ground like a possessive lover. They beg to be cherished in your iPod, and they've got all those luscious qualities where you simply must surrender to their seductive musical touch. Also, to save myself some whining over technicalities, the final five picks can't claim 2005 as the year of their birth, but they sucker punched my attention through inclusion on soundtracks and just general discovery this year. Therefore, they are part of the family. Here is the best of 2005.
11. Coldplay : What If - Chris' song to his little Apple. Quit with the snickering in the peanut gallery. We've always known Gwyneth was a little fruity. It seems fatherhood has taken the place of relationship angst as Chris Martin's sandbox of choice for contemplative beauty. In the vein of "the Scientist," "What If" offers a heartfelt plea to his young daughter that proves his new avenues of inspiration haven't lost anything from the days when he was bouncing around the stage to "Yellow." Album: X&Y
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