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The 10 Best Albums of 2025

The Associated Press highlights 10 standout albums from diverse genres in 2025, including Bad Bunny’s cultural reset and Rosalía’s avant-garde multilingual work.

  • This year, the Associated Press selected the 10 best albums of the year, presented in no particular order with brief legends and bonus recommendations.
  • Framing the package, AP critics sought to highlight artistically significant records across styles, spanning global stars like Karol G, Rauw Alejandro and producer Dijon to boost newsworthiness.
  • Among examples cited, AP highlights Rosalía's fourth studio album Lux, performed in 13 languages and described as ambitious, while her residency showcased her classical training.
  • Critics singled out Hayley Williams' Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party as her greatest solo work, marking a career-defining solo statement this year.
  • Looking across the list, several entries show Turnstile's Never Enough marking mainstream consolidation and Clipse's Let God Sort Em Out, produced by Roc Nation.
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The 10 best albums of 2025

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AP’s top albums of 2025: Bad Bunny, Rosalía, Hayley Williams, Dijon, Addison Rae and more

By MARIA SHERMAN NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press has selected its 10 best albums of the year, presented in no particular order and with a legend describing who might particularly enjoy them, in the vein of our revamped music reviews. Like our picks and want more? Enjoy bonus recommendations accompanying each entry. Related Articles Temple Beth El of West Palm Beach marks 100 years with Matisyahu, The Maccabeats …

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