Album of the year - 2025

[Coatigan]

2 week reminder bump.

 

[bennyboy]

Struggling to pick one and two.
Love them both equally.

 

[threespires]

Amsterdam is definitely bottom of the pile.

To be fair to Milan, we went in November when it was lashing down with rain, and stayed a bit too far out of the centre (only our 3rd city break when we weren't as good at research and planning). The Piazza Del Duomo and the Duomo itself was the clear highlight. 2nd best was the Starbucks roastery that had recently opened - a bit like Charlie & The Chocolate factory for coffee lovers! Apart from that, meh, can't see what all the fuss was about.

There are no really any other cities that disappointed on the level of those two, so I guess it's a clear bottom two.

My least favourite of the big cathedrals in Italy tbh but that's partly because of the way they run it. Once you get away from the hustle and bustle, areas like the Quadrilatero del Silenzio are nice. Biggest thing wrong with Amsterdam is the tourists themselves!

 

[Out on blue 6]

Although I wouldn't put a live album in an end of the year list I must give a nod to Wild God live by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds which I've just picked up.
Brilliant stuff and although he may be a somewhat acquired taste he has a very strong body of work.

 

[Coatigan]

A week to go bump

 

[unicorn]

A great album, a return to form for him

Yes, and a genuinely good record, best since Days Like This and that was 30 years ago.

My lads, 26 and 24, said he was rubbish live supporting Neil Young this year. They both reckon the Geese album is top, and it's definitely Top 10.

Tidal tells me I listened to 866 unique artists in 2025. I expect my Tidal listener age, if I had one, would be 17.

 

[heslops barnet]

Every time these threads throw Midlake at me, I like what I hear. Really should bump them off the guest list and into my permanent cortege.

For those of you that noted you liked the new album, this year's Seryn release In the Walls is well worth a listen. Similar mood and sound, really well put together.

I say release, as it is a collection of songs and b-sides, that haven't featured on previous albums or EPs. That one, rather than their recent Christmas album which is a bit clichéd (to be cynical at Christmas).

Midlake @ Gorilla early February 26

 

[bennyboy]

Do we post our top 10 on here or is it private mail.

 

[Coatigan]

Do we post our top 10 on here or is it private mail.

People have been PMimg me, but I'll do a check through the thread too if some have posted here

 

[bennyboy]

People have been PMimg me, but I'll do a check through the thread too if some have posted here

It is fine if folk have mailed them to you i will mail mine later today.

 

[.db.]

It is fine if folk have mailed them to you i will mail mine later today.

Won’t get there before Christmas with Royal Mail though.

 

[Coatigan]

Last few days for anyone else that wants to join in.

 

[Boo or Boo-urns]

I've enjoyed these two albums in 2025

Anna Von Hausswolf - Iconoclasts

Hayley Williams (Paramore) - Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party