Fifty Best Albums of 2025, Part II

Our annual list concludes with career highs from Tyler Childers, Amanda Shires, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Sam Fender & more.

Fifty Best Albums of 2025: Part I

The back half of our best 2025 albums includes Turnstile, Benson Boone, Franz Ferdinand, Van Morrison, Mumford & Sons, Marty Stuart, & more.

Blockbuster pop moments, devastating Americana reflections, roots rock anthems, Alt battle-cries, and should've-been country smashes.

An all-time great lyrical interpreter ventures into songwriting for the first time in a sterling three-decade career.

The charming country darling's latest is stocked with camp, charm, and a new career centerpiece.

A surprise release finds the cult-heroes making up for lost time in thrilling fashion.