It is that time of year when all music bloggers are contractually obliged to tell you about the music they have enjoyed listening to in the last 12 months. So let's get through it as quickly and painlessly as we can.
But not before wishing a hearty and happy Christmas to all our readers who celebrate it. This will be the last post before the big day. Have fun and see you on the other side.
And now the interminable list.
Favourite albums of the year
Ten albums in alphabetical order by artist, with Bandcamp links where available. The usual caveat applies, i.e. at least half the list might be different if I did it again in a few days' time.
"Tama" - Awa Guindo
"In Your Long Shadow" - Lillian King
"The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy" - James McMurtry
"Remembering Now" - Van Morrison
"Swimming" - Sam Moss
"Se Nam" - Nana Benz Du Togo
"Yenbett" - Noura Mint Seymali
"From Newman Street" - Kassi Valazza
"England Screaming" - Wreckless Eric
"2" - Yalla Miku
Assorted sounds and visions
Some of my favourite tracks from 2025 that have not previously been featured here to show that the zeitgeist is infinite. A few are from the albums above, most are not.
"Doom Monger" - Gina Birch
"The Waulking Songs" - Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black
"The Government Neglects Our Region" - Famo Mountain
"Canopy" - Flora Hibberd
"We Was Kings In The Jungle, Slaves In The Field" - Lonnie Holley
"Jesus & John Wayne" - Googly Eyes
"Pinocchio in Vegas" - James McMurtry
"Enough" - Sam Moss
"Benevolent Dictator" - Painting
"Reggae Poison" - Lee "Scratch" Perry, Peter Harris & Fritz Catlin
"Fresh As A Sweet Sunday Morning" - Brigid Mae Power
"Hagala Geyeul" - Noura Mint Seymali
"Melodie Is A Wound" - Stereolab
"Once In A Lifetime" - W.I.T.C.H.
"Alemuye" - Yalla Miku
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