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Readers share their favorite albums of 2025, highlighting diverse genres and artists such as Geese, Lily Allen, Self Esteem, Florence and the Machine, and Taylor Swift, praising their unique sounds, emotional depth, and cultural impact.
Joe Jonas shared his positive thoughts on Taylor Swift's album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' despite mixed reviews, and reflected on their past relationship and its role in his friendship with Selena Gomez. Swift responded to critics, emphasizing the promotional value of album discussions. Their history and Gomez's friendship with Swift highlight the enduring connections formed through their past relationships.
Taylor Swift's new album has sparked a mixed reaction, with fans and critics divided; some praise its sales records, while others criticize its lyrics and cohesion, reflecting a shift in her artistic style and public perception.
The Black Crowes' album "Happiness Bastards" has been named the best rock album of 2024 by Classic Rock magazine in their annual writers poll. The magazine's latest issue, featuring a countdown of the top 50 albums of the year, is now available in UK stores. The issue includes reviews, interviews with musicians, and additional content like a 2025 calendar and themed wrapping paper. The top 10 list also features albums by Judas Priest, David Gilmour, and Pearl Jam.
A writer reflects on how his musical tastes were shaped by others, including Pitchfork, and how a review of Moby's "I Like To Score" influenced his love for electronic music. The article also delves into the history of Pitchfork, its influence on music discovery, and the impact of its recent folding into GQ. The writer interviews James P. Wisdom, a former Pitchfork reviewer, and discusses the site's evolution, its controversial reviews, and the changing landscape of music criticism.
Green Day's new album "SAVIORS" has received a largely positive response from fans, with many expressing surprise at its quality and hailing it as a return to form. Some fans praised the album for its familiar yet genuine sound, while others felt that it showcased the band's best work in years. Critics have also given the album mostly positive reviews, with Metacritic scoring it at 74 out of 100. Despite some mixed feedback, the general consensus is that "SAVIORS" marks an uptick in Green Day's career.
Pitchfork, the influential music news and reviews outlet, has been downgraded and folded into GQ by its owner, Condé Nast, resulting in layoffs including editor-in-chief Puja Patel. However, the Pitchfork website will continue to operate and the Chicago Pitchfork Music Festival will proceed as planned, with dates and headliners yet to be announced. The festival, a summer fixture in Chicago since 2005, has featured prominent artists such as Bjork, Kendrick Lamar, and Chance the Rapper.
WXPN has released their Best of 2023 MEGA LIST of albums of the year, featuring a diverse range of music from artists such as Low Cut Connie, The Rolling Stones, Margo Price, Hozier, The National, and more. The list includes reviews of each of the top 25 albums, providing a deeper dive into the music and offering the opportunity to discover new favorites.
Bandcamp Daily presents a list of the best albums of 2023, featuring a diverse range of genres and artists. The albums include Chief Adjuah's "Bark Out Thunder, Roar Out Lightning," Shana Cleveland's "Manzanita," Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru's "Jerusalem," Liturgy's "93696," Kabeaushé's "The Coming of Gaze," KMRU's "Dissolution Grip," L'Rain's "I Killed Your Dog," MC Yallah's "Yallah Beibe," Nourished By Time's "Erotic Probiotic 2," and Silicone Prairie's "Vol. II."
The mid-year list of the 30 best albums of 2023 so far has been released, featuring Killer Mike's deeply personal album "MICHAEL" and Sabrina Teitelbaum's dreamy debut album as Blondshell. The absence of big-name titles may be due to a lack of music journalists and a moment of transition in the industry. Despite this, 2023 has seen no shortage of electrifying debuts and sophomore scorchers.