Here, in no order, are my top 14 favorite albums released in the previous year, all of which I listened to more than once.

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betcover!! - yuki

J-rock & jazz, it's incredibly well-done

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Ciśnienie - [angry noises]

Harsh experimental jazz-rock, true to its title

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S280F - ٳٰٰٰٰٰٰ

Deeply compelling, took my breath

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feeo - Goodness

Experimental, gorgeous instrumentals and a strong voice

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Tyler Childers - Snipe Hunter

For as long as he lives country won't die!

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Dania - Listless

Downtempo dreampop, has layers

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Deafheaven - Lonely People With Power

Blackgaze that left a strong imprint

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Deftones - private music

It's impressive they've been around this long and remained this good!

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Rochelle Jordan - Through The Wall

R&B & dance music, solid

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Ethel Cain - Perverts

My first time trying Ethel Cain, this album did not disappoint. Drone, slowcore, dark ambient

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Jairus Sharif - Basis Of Unity

Drone and free jazz, amazing

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loess - battens

Experimental IDM, very atmospheric

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The Hemphill Stringtet - The Hemphill Stringtet Plays the Music of Julius Hemphill

Chamber jazz, pleasant, smooth and sweet :)

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heavensouls - southside trapped

Some of the best I've heard in the genre of deconstructed club

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I think it was a good year for music, I have high hopes for 2026 ☆