Archive · 19 Dec 2025
2025's Most Notable New Albums
In 2025, many famous musicians released new albums.
Counting Crows came back after a long break with a new album that includes some old songs.
Ed Sheeran made a pop album after making softer music before.
FKA Twigs released two albums, one after the other.
Lady Gaga made a new album with a song she won an award for.
The Lemonheads returned with new music after a long time.
Lorde made an album that some people loved, but others thought it was not as good as her other work.
Mac Miller, who passed away, had an old album released.
Mavis Staples, who has been singing for a long time, made a new album with old and new songs.
Ringo Starr, from The Beatles, made a country album.
Taylor Swift, who is very popular, released a new album that some people did not like as much as her other work.
Counting Crows released their first album in over ten years, 'Butter Miracle, the Complete Sweets!', which includes songs from their 2021 EP.
Ed Sheeran's new album 'Play' marks a return to big pop music after his previous softer acoustic albums.
FKA Twigs released two albums, 'Eusexua' and 'Eusexua Afterglow', ten months apart, both receiving critical acclaim.
Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' is her first solo album since 2020 and includes her award-winning duet with Bruno Mars.
The Lemonheads returned with 'Love Chant', their first album of all-new original material in almost two decades.
Lorde's 'Virgin' received mass acclaim but was snubbed for major awards, causing fan outrage.
Mac Miller's posthumous album 'Balloonerism' was recorded in 2014 and released in 2025 by his family.
Mavis Staples' 'Sad and Beautiful World' blends original material with covers of songs by various artists.
Ringo Starr's 'Look Up' is a country album, marking a departure from his usual rock classics.
Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' was highly anticipated but received mixed reviews, with some critics ranking it as her worst album.
- Who
- Various artists including Counting Crows, Ed Sheeran, FKA Twigs, Lady Gaga, The Lemonheads, Lorde, Mac Miller, Mavis Staples, Ringo Starr, and Taylor Swift.
- What
- Release of notable new albums in 2025.
- When
- Throughout 2025.
- Where
- Globally, with albums available for purchase.
- Why
- Artists released new music to engage fans and continue their musical careers.
- Counting Crows
- Butter Miracle, the Complete Sweets!
- Ed Sheeran
- Play
- FKA Twigs
- Eusexua and Eusexua Afterglow
- Lady Gaga
- Mayhem
- The Lemonheads
- Love Chant
- Lorde
- Virgin
- Mac Miller
- Balloonerism
- Mavis Staples
- Sad and Beautiful World
- Ringo Starr
- Look Up
- Taylor Swift
- The Life of a Showgirl