albums of the year 2025
My personal five favourite releases of the year.
FIVE
Lumnos – Na Santa Paz da Aurora
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A dazzling exploration of the intersection of electronic music with blackgaze.
full review | listen on bandcamp
FOUR
Ethel Cain – Perverts
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An incredible dive into uncompromisingly uncomfortable drone music.
full review | unavailable on bandcamp
THREE
Anna von Hausswolff – ICONOCLASTS
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Epic and maximalist textural post-rock with a beautiful orchestral backing.
full review | listen on bandcamp
TWO
Ethel Cain – Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You
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The brilliant continuation of the Ethel Cain character acting as the sonic wedding of Hayden Anhedönia's two previous releases.
full review | unavailable on bandcamp
ONE
Oklou – choke enough
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A perfect debut album after over a decade of music released by Marylou Mayniel.
full review | listen on bandcamp