"Taylor Swift released an album so bad we won't even talk about it. FKA twigs fucked around with EUSEXUA and found out... it got even better? Rosalía let her hair down from the Tower of Babel. Addison Rae went mainstream; Justin Bieber went indie. We all fell in love with Oklou and wore some big, big shoes. Here are 30 of the best pop albums of 2025,"
"MAYHEM 's best songs feel like they detonate at every audible frequency, retooling Lady Gaga's pyrotechnic synth-pop to max out its sound. Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter. -Owen Myers"
Thirty notable pop albums from 2025 reflect a wide range of sonic approaches and artistic intentions. Major artists oscillate between mainstream moves and indie detours, while experimental acts push production and texture boundaries. Some releases embrace shimmering synth-pop and arena-ready hooks, while others explore glitch-hop, foggy industrial atmospheres, and intimate singer-songwriter moments. Collaborations and producer circles influence new sounds, and emerging voices sit alongside veteran performers. The selections prioritize distinct sonic identities, adventurous arrangements, and memorable melodies across pop, electronic, and genre-blurring modes.
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