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MUSIC<\/div>\n\n\n\n

It’s once again the start of a new year and the time to reflect on the last 12 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While I felt like I didn’t listen to that much music my last.fm<\/a> stats reveal that I did in fact listen to more than last year (an average of 24 tracks a day vs. 18 in 2024) which I’m pretty happy about about, as I tried to make a conscious effort to seek out and listen to more music last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In honour of my 19th anniversary on last.fm, here’s a look at what I enjoyed in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A L B U M S<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mixed bag last year. Overall I liked individual tracks more than full albums, that said there were some excellent albums released in ’25. Topping the list are 3 artists I have known and enjoyed for years though there were a few new discoveries among my broader favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My top pick, Viagra Boys – viagr aboys<\/strong> stood out for me as the most consistent album of the year (and the most consistent from the band to date), with a bunch of standout tracks but also a great flow and vibe which made it highly repeatable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following in second and third place are two hip hop albums on somewhat opposite ends of the spectrum: Aesop Rock – Black Hole Superette<\/strong> and Clipping. – Dead Sky Channel<\/strong>. The former I enjoyed mainly because of a number of standout tracks and the latter I enjoyed more as a whole for its overall mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favourite albums:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n