2005 - Browse By Year

2005 was the year the indie disco truly took over. It was a time of angular guitars, driving dance beats, and choruses designed to be shouted in sweaty clubs. But beyond the post-punk revival, 2005 was also a year of grand ambition, where hip-hop, electronic, and folk music pushed into new, exciting territories. Our 2005 collection brings you back to the heart of the mid-noughties.

This selection features the frenetic energy of Bloc Party’s Silent Alarm, a record that defined a generation of British indie rock. It stands alongside the genre-blending brilliance of Gorillaz’s Demon Days and the lush, orchestral majesty of Sufjan Stevens’ Illinois. From the soulful, cinematic production of Kanye West’s Late Registration to the raw blues-rock of The White Stripes’ Get Behind Me Satan, this year offered a soundtrack for every mood.

Listening to these albums on vinyl adds a new dimension to their sound. It brings out the warmth in the basslines and the crispness of the percussion that defined the era's production. Whether you are reliving the height of the iPod era through a better format or discovering these gems for the first time, these LPs are essential listening.

Dig into our 2005 collection below and complete your archive with these modern classics.