Best of 2026

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Woods of Desolation - Sorh
Woods of Desolation
Sorh
2009 • EP
65
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Kris Kristofferson - Repossessed
Kris Kristofferson
Repossessed
1986 • LP
70
7h ago
Maggie Rogers - Don't Forget Me
Maggie Rogers
Don't Forget Me
2024 • LP
82
11h ago
Boards of Canada - Aquarius
Boards of Canada
Aquarius
1998 • Single
85
Jun 2
Boards of Canada - Twoism
Boards of Canada
Twoism
1995 • EP
70
Jun 2
Willie Nelson - Music from Songwriter
Willie Nelson & Kris Kristofferson
Music from Songwriter
1984 • Soundtrack
75
Jun 2

Recent Reviews

Gregg Allman - Searching for Simplicity
60

During this time The Allman Brothers band was making new music and touring, but Gregg did manage to deliver this solo outing. The majority are bluesy -rock covers and they're fine. This is largely a standard affair, but there are a few highlights. "The Dark End of the Street," "Memphis in the Meantime" and Neighbor Neighbor" are all excellent. The tunes Allman penned himself are ok too but not necessarily noteworthy.

Woods of Desolation - Torn Beyond Reason
90

If you ever wanted evidence of how deeply metal music can make you feel, this sophomore effort is a prime example. The DSBM, Blackgaze and atmospheric black metal cornucopia of darkness becomes fully realized here with achingly gorgeous playing, emotive screaming vocals and taut, focused songwriting. Gripped from beginning until the end.

Kris Kristofferson - Repossessed
70

An underrated comeback album for sure. Kristofferson spent much of the early 80's doing duo or group work and with this new record deal (Mercury) he seemed reenergized. His band the Borderlords get billing as well, which makes sense since their involvement is considerable. Still, Kristofferson's songwriting comes from meaningful places here and even though not every track hits the mark ("What About Me") or is lyrically pedestrian ("Love is the Way"), most of the ... read more

Maggie Rogers - Don't Forget Me
82

Another magnificent record in a strong of them. If someone were to ask me about a pop star I liked, this is one of the names I would rattle off because she weaves her influences into her music so gracefully that you barely notice because the songs are that good. Key Tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6, 10.

Woods of Desolation - Toward the Depths
78

Raw production and heavy on distortion, but this debut makes an impact in how post-rock and black metal collide in a beautifully tortured fashion.

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This is a list of the best albums I listened to that were released in 2025. These are in no particular order.
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