Alternative-indie artist Devon Thompson told us about her love for a Smiths comp. Devon Thompson: My favorite album of all time is probably Louder Than Bombs, a compilation album by The Smiths. This ...

You'll see a few veteran heavy hitters on this list, including Testament (whose latest offering, Para Bellum, was named Loudwire's best metal album of 2025) and Swiss progressive thrashers Coroner, ...

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The 21st century has seen the release of some amazing albums, including David Bowie's Blackstar, Robyn's Body Talk, and ...

She’s Green, Samia, Gully Boys and Alan Sparhawk were among the local acts offering adventurous listens this year.

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From Bad Bunny to Rosalía, Metacritic's top 10 albums of 2025 celebrate bold risks and career-defining releases.