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Music Critics Choice in 2005
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Billboard, Music Critics Choice in 2005 >>
MARK WORDEN
Billboard international contributor
1. Katie Melua, "Nine Million Bicycles in Beijing" (Dramatico single). Beautifully simple, simply beautiful.
2. Giovanni Allevi, "No Concept". (Bollettino Edizioni Musicali/BMG). Soothing piano compositions, like a more classical Keith Jarrett.
3. The Rolling Stones, "A Bigger Bang (Virgin). The first Stones studio album to hit No. 1 in Italy, deservedly so.
4. Lura, "Di Korpu Ku Alma" (Nun/Edel). Cheerfully haunting songs from Cape Verde, the islands that brought us Cesaria Evora.
5. Coldplay, "X&Y" (Parlophone). Showcases the songwriting skills of Chris Martin and company.
6. The Magic Numbers, "The Magic Numbers (Heavenly/EMI). A hit band concentrating on music rather than physical appearance: surely a message here.
7. Chris Rea, "Blue Guitars" (Ear Books). Loving tribute to the blues, featuring 11 CDs, a DVD and even paintings.
8. Robert Plant, "Mighty Rearranger" (Sanctuary). Raunchy, eclectic and mysterious.
9. Poppa Chubby, "Ten Years With Poppa Chubby" (Dixiefrog). One of the most energetic, talented guitarists around.
10. Kanye West, "Late Registration" (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam). So enjoyable because it's so varied. 03/20/06 >> go there
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