We’ve listened to the chart-topping albums released in 2025 and given them their due recognition, but it’s important not to leave the year without listening to those that remained underrated.
The group’s debut album, Finneas and Ashe, was formed after collaborating in their solo music careers. The musicians shared in their interviews that they had been working on the album for years, while keeping it under wraps, and it certainly felt like years of work.
- Ego Death at a Hen Party by Hayley Williams
Paramore’s lead musician Hayley Williams released her solo album as a surprise and blew fans away with Paramore’s evocative lyricism and classic vocals.
- From the stake by The Last Dinner Party
The British rock band released their second studio album this year, which featured the same powerful vocals as their debut album, as well as the all-female band’s imaginative lyrics.
- Forever is a feeling by Lucy Dacus
Boygenius’ Lucy Dacus released her fourth studio album this year, eagerly awaited by fans after the release of her singles. The album featured a duet with Hozier, Bullseye, which became a favorite among listeners.
- Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) by model
Role Model, aka Tucker Pillsbury, released the deluxe version of his 2024 album Kansas morewith four bonus tracks, including Sally, when the wine runs out, which became a cultural moment this year as he invited many celebrities under the name “Sally” during the tour.
- Who is the clown by Audrey Hobbert
Audrey Hobbert, who worked as a lyricist for Gracie Abrams, released her debut album this year and made a splash in the industry, performing multiple concerts and building an organic fandom in the span of a few months.
Addison Rae released her self-titled debut album this year, which became an instant hit among fans and earned her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.
