Albums of 2025

Published on Jan 3, 2026
Topics: Music, Big Thief, Cassandra Jenkins, Geese, Jeff Tweedy, Laufey, Saintseneca, Blondshell, Sharon Van Etten, Jeffrey Lewis, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Wet Leg, Folk Bitch Trio, Sarah Mary Chadwick, Nellie McKay, Kendrick Lamar, Nick Cave, Fred Eaglesmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Adrianne Lenker

Favorite Albums of 2025

  • Big Thief - Double Infinity
  • Cassandra Jenkins - My Light, My Massage Parlor
  • Geese - Getting Killed
  • Jeff Tweedy - Twilight Override
  • Laufey - A Matter of Time
  • Saintseneca - Highwallow & Supermoon Songs

Some albums I haven’t listened to very much yet, but seem really good:

  • Blondshell - If you Asked for A Picture
  • Sharon Van Etten - Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory
  • Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers - GLORY
  • Wet Leg - Moisturizer
  • Folk Bitch Trio - Now Would be a Good Time
  • Sarah Mary Chadwick - Take Me Out To a Bar/What Am I, Gatsby?
  • Nellie McKay - Gee Whiz: The Get Away From Me Demos

According to Apple Music replay my top albums this year were…

  1. Big Thief - Double Infinity
  2. Kendrick Lamar - Mr Morale & The Big Steppers
  3. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Wild Good
  4. Gillian Welch & David Rawlings - Woodland
  5. Adrianne Lenkeer - Bright Future
  6. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Unlimited Love
  7. Fred Eaglesmith - 6Volts
  8. Kendrick Lamar - GNX
  9. Saintseneca - HIghwallow & Supermoon Songs
  10. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Return of the Dream Canteen