Posted December 7, 2025Dec 7 Sergej's Year End Lists of 2025 Previous chart threads:Sergej's Year-End lists of 2017 Sergej's Year End lists of 2018 Sergej's Year-End lists of 2019 Sergej's Year-End lists of 2020 Sergej's Year-End lists of 2021 Sergej's Year-End lists of 2022 Sergej's Year-End lists of 2023Sergej's Year-End lists of 2024 “Nothing endures but change. There is nothing permanent except change. All is flux, nothing stays still.” – HeraclitusAs we look back at 2025, it’s been yet another rollercoaster year of transformation. While I’ve found strength in the good—remaining steady in my job, making new friends online, and reconnecting with old friends both near and far—there have also been challenges. Personal struggles, moments of mental health battles, and the weight of less time to immerse myself in the music community have been tough to navigate. Despite this, the highs have been rewarding, and the lows have made me more resilient.As the year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect and celebrate the best that 2025 offered through my Year-End Lists. First up, I’ll be counting down the Top 10 Albums of the Year, highlighting the albums that shaped my listening experience over the past twelve months. I can’t wait to reveal which album will take the crown this year and follow Radical Optimism by Dua Lipa as the Album of the Year for 2025.And then, the big event: the Top 250 Songs of the Year. This will be a deep dive into the tracks that truly stood out to me in 2025, each one leaving its mark in different ways.Before we bid farewell to 2025, let’s take a look at my personal top 10 songs of last year:Top 10 Songs of 2024Tananai & Annalisa – “STORIE BREVI”Purple Disco Machine & Benjamin Ingrosso featuring Nile Rodgers & Shenseea – “Honey Boy”Tony Effe featuring Gaia – “SESSO E SAMBA”The Kolors – “KARMA”Lena – “Straitjacket”Alessia Cara – “Dead Man”Dua Lipa – “Illusion”Annalisa – “Euforia”Annalisa – “Sinceramente”Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”Possible contenders of Song of the year this year include:Alfa & Manu Chao – “A Me Mi Piace”Annalisa – “Sinceramente” or “Used To You”ÁSDÍS – “Touch Me”Ella Langley – “Weren’t For The Wind”HAIM – “Relationships”The Kolors – “PRONTO COME VA”Vella – “All My Love”Stay tuned as I unveil the rankings, celebrate the songs and albums that made 2025 unforgettable, and share some tracks that you might have never heard before. I’ll be sure to include links for any songs you want to discover along the way! Starting tomorrow with the top 10 albums of the year!Here’s to more growth, more music, and more memories in 2025.P.S. Hoping this time to finish it in time and not delay it into months, but with my busy schedule, you'll never know!
December 7, 2025Dec 7 Looking forward to it. I will reveal my top 100 between christmas and new year as there are still two regular chart weeks for me. How do you compile your top 100? I have a point system for each week (1 to 80 points for places 40 to 1), which will be summed up.
December 8, 2025Dec 8 Author On 07/12/2025 at 17:51, DaTilt said:Looking forward to it. I will reveal my top 100 between christmas and new year as there are still two regular chart weeks for me. How do you compile your top 100? I have a point system for each week (1 to 80 points for places 40 to 1), which will be summed up.I use a website named Crownnote for my charts and compiling my top 100, or in this case my top 250 :) Makes it more easier for a busy person like me.
December 9, 2025Dec 9 Author Top 10 Albums of 2025 10. Sombr - I Barely Know Her Sombr bursts onto the scene with a debut that feels astonishingly self-assured. I Barely Know Her is packed with raw emotion, effortlessly blending sleek modern production with a level of vulnerability that cuts straight through the noise. This album isn’t just catchy — it’s cathartic, textured, and brimming with heart. A striking introduction to an artist who clearly has so much more to say. Charting songs from the album:01 12 To 1243 Back To Friends54 Undressed
December 9, 2025Dec 9 Author 48 minutes ago, DaTilt said:Yeah - very good album!!!It is such a fantastic album! Hope to see more quality from Sombr!
December 10, 2025Dec 10 Author Top 10 Albums of 2025 9. Olivia Dean - The Art Of LovingWith The Art of Loving, Olivia Dean proves once again that she’s one of the most captivating voices of her generation. Her songwriting glows with emotional clarity — tender, wise, and effortlessly intimate. Every track feels like a moment suspended in time, a soft confession whispered in the quiet hours of the night. Dean writes about love with a grace that’s both timeless and deeply personal, turning everyday feelings into cinematic vignettes. It’s the kind of album that wraps around you gently and lingers long after the last note fades. Dean isn’t just rising — she’s settling into her place as a true modern storyteller.Charting songs from the album:01 Man I Need05 So Easy (To Fall In Love)64 Nice To Each Other90 Lady Lady99 A Couple Minutes
December 12, 2025Dec 12 Author Top 10 Albums of 2025 8. Alessia Cara - Love & HyperboleAlessia Cara steps into a new era with Love & Hyperbole, her most assured and fully realized work yet. What makes this album stand out is the confidence radiating from every corner—her songwriting is sharper, her delivery more grounded, and the sonic palette richer than ever. Trading her familiar pop beats for warmer, organic textures that flirt with soft rock, Cara crafts a sound that feels both refreshing and unmistakably her own. It’s the kind of album where the growth is undeniable: cohesive, groovy, and full of heart. Love & Hyperbole isn’t just a return to form—it’s a leveling up.Charting songs from the album:01 (Isn't It) Obvious01 Dead Man02 Slow Motion13 Fire21 Nighttime Thing (with Julia Michaels)31 Subside37 Run Run80 Drive96 Feels Right98 Clearly
December 12, 2025Dec 12 Ah your chart is the one where I find out that loads of artists I like have released this year and that I've completely missed it I had no idea Alessia Cara had a new album out! Slow Motion sounds quite nice from the ones you've posted.
December 12, 2025Dec 12 Author 1 hour ago, PeteFromLeeds said:Ah your chart is the one where I find out that loads of artists I like have released this year and that I've completely missed it I had no idea Alessia Cara had a new album out! Slow Motion sounds quite nice from the ones you've posted.Happy to see you here! Hope that you can stick around for the both lists!I knew that she would have a new album, because I love both "Dead Man" and "(Isn't It) Obvious" and she announced an album, the singles were the strong point, but her album is a great listen, my favourite Alessia Cara album to date.
December 14, 2025Dec 14 Author Top 10 Albums of 2025 7. Teddy Swims - I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2)After some overexposure, this album was a genuine surprise. Part 2 finds Teddy Swims refining his radio-ready sound while still delivering songs that hit with real weight. Tracks like “Bad Dreams” showcase his strength perfectly: big hooks, emotional vocals, and production that slaps without feeling hollow. Even at its most polished, the album keeps its soul intact, proving Teddy can balance mainstream appeal with heartfelt performance. A strong, enjoyable listen that reaffirmed his staying power.Charting songs from the album:02 Guilty04 Bad Dreams34 Are You Even Real81 Hammer To The Heart
December 14, 2025Dec 14 Author Top 10 Albums of 2025 6. Damiano David - Funny Little Fears / Funny Little Fears (Dreams)Charting songs from the album:01 Talk To Me03 Born With A Broken Heart06 Zombie Lady07 Next Summer50 The First Time57 Voices77 Silverlines (feat. Labrinth)
December 15, 2025Dec 15 Author Top 10 Albums of 2025 5. Vella - All My LoveVella’s All My Love is one of those albums that feels effortless yet deeply intentional. She blends R&B and soul with pop in such a natural way, letting emotion lead every track. What truly elevates the record is her voice — powerful, warm, and expressive — the kind that gives you chills without trying too hard. Each song feels honest, intimate, and full of heart. It’s an album that stays with you long after it ends, and it absolutely deserves far more recognition than it’s getting. 🕯️Charting songs from the album:01 All My Love14 Freedom21 River Styx71 Settle Down74 Somebody Else83 Flow
December 15, 2025Dec 15 Good selection. I have thones by Sombr, Olivia Dean, Damiano David, and Alessia Cara on CD.
December 15, 2025Dec 15 Author 47 minutes ago, DaTilt said:Good selection. I have thones by Sombr, Olivia Dean, Damiano David, and Alessia Cara on CD.Glad that you like some of the albums on here!Still 4 more albums to go!
December 17, 2025Dec 17 Author Top 10 Albums of 2025 4. HAIM - I QuitI Quit feels unmistakably HAIM while still pushing their sound forward in a confident, fully realized way. It’s the kind of album that sounds like a destination — where they’ve always been heading — with some of their most refined and accomplished songwriting to date. I love how the instruments are given as much emotional weight as the vocals; they don’t just support the songs, they shape them. Every detail feels intentional, making the album not just a continuation, but a true evolution of HAIM’s artistry.Charting songs from the album:01 Relationships05 Down To Be Wrong18 Take Me Back21 All Over Me41 Tie You Down45 Lucky Stars67 Everybody's Trying To Figure Me Out93 Blood On The Street98 Now It's Time
December 17, 2025Dec 17 Author Top 10 Albums of 2025 3. Annalisa - MA IO SONO FUOCOCharting songs from the album:01 Maschio01 Piazza San Marco01 Esibizionista16 Dipende16 Amica46 Delusa48 Una Tigre Sul Letto Continua A Parlarmi90 Io Sono99 Avvelenata
December 17, 2025Dec 17 Will get the Annalisa album as christmas present, so this album may appear in my 2026 ranking 😉. Have the Haim album on CD - good album, but did not made it into my top 20.
December 18, 2025Dec 18 Author 19 hours ago, DaTilt said:Will get the Annalisa album as christmas present, so this album may appear in my 2026 ranking 😉. Have the Haim album on CD - good album, but did not made it into my top 20.Hope you'll enjoy the Annalisa album, I am happy that you like the HAIM album too.
December 18, 2025Dec 18 Author Top 10 Albums of 2025 2. Leony - Oldschool LoveLeony’s Oldschool Love is an absolutely standout album and a major step up from her already strong debut Somewhere In Between. She effortlessly blends country influences with dance-pop, creating a sound that feels fresh, warm, and confident. Even though most the collaborations aren’t my favorite part, they make sense in bringing more attention to an artist who’s still criminally underrated. At its core, this album proves how versatile and compelling Leony is — and it deserves far more love than it’s getting.Charting songs from the album:01 Simple Life03 The Weekend (with Imran)03 By Your Side (In My Mind)05 Rock n Roll (with G-Eazy)16 Another Goodbye34 Running Through The Night37 Fire (with MEDUZA & OneRepublic)43 Count On Me48 Oldschool Love50 I Can Feel (with Niklas Dee & VIZE)69 Your Way
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