All Songs Considered The Best Songs of 2025
Dec 9, 2025
The hosts dive into the standout tracks of 2025, highlighting Dijon's soulful 'Yamaha' and its Prince-like swagger. They celebrate the earnest vibes of Nourished By Time's 'Max Potential' and recount Patrick Watson's haunting journey with 'Peter and the Wolf.' FKA twigs delivers an experimental gem in 'Room of Fools,' while PinkPantheress crosses into mainstream with darker lyrics in 'Stateside.' Asher White's energetic 'Beers with my name on them' reflects cultural chaos, and Olafur Arnalds & Talos offer a touching tribute in 'We Didn't Know We Were Ready.'
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Music Tastes Are More Fragmented
- The hosts say the NPR list of 125 songs is intentionally incomplete and diffuse this year.
- They observe a fracturing of musical consensus and fewer monoculture number-one songs in 2025.
Dijon Channels Classic R&B Sensuality
- Dijon’s
Patrick Watson's Vocal Comeback
- Patrick Watson nearly lost his voice to a vocal cord hemorrhage and was told he might never sing again.
- His recovered voice returned and the album Uh-Oh showcases a reclaimed, magical falsetto.