We Give Our Top Ten Records of 2025

Summary In this episode of the Album of Record podcast, hosts Craig Lyndall and Andrew Schnitkey dive into their top 10 music albums of 2025. They discuss the challenges of ranking their favorite albums, share insights on various artists, and reflect on the emotional impact of the music. The conversation also touches on the current state of the emo genre and the significance of certain albums in defining the year in music. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Top 10 Music of 2025 01:18 Unveiling the Top 10 Lists 03:26 Exploring Numbers 10 to 6 10:41 Diving into the Top 5 11:13 The Battle of the Top 3 20:47 Reflections on the Year in Music 23:27 Exploring Emo Punk Records 24:24 The Armed: A Deep Dive into Their Latest Album 29:05 Perfect Saviors vs. The Armed: A Personal Preference 31:21 Craig's Number One: Greet Death 34:02 Late Discoveries and the Emo Revival 37:48 Reflections on the Year in Music 40:57 Women in Music: Representation in 2025 42:38 Defining the Year: Personal Favorites and Impact