the indy list

Much like grunge’s goatees replaced new wave’s hair gel, it
seems that as low-fi and emo firm up their cultural stance, they’re
bringing back the full-blown beard. Here are 2005’s best albums
that feature bearded vocalists.

1. Calexico/Iron and Wine’s In the Reins
2. The Church’s El Momento Descidado
3. My Morning Jacket’s Z
4. Anders Parker’s Tell It to the Dust
5. Ryan Adams and the Cardinals’ Jacksonville City Nights