Best Albums 2025 Aotype. Here are 25 best albums of 2025 so far. 2025 has been a bumper year for music releases—and not least in the pop arena, where new records from the likes of beyoncé, ariana grande, billie eilish, and tyla have all.

By craig jenkins, a vulture music critic who also covers tv, comedy, and video games. From punk rock to shoegaze and more, these are alternative press’ favorite albums of the year.