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Lover Of A Ghost is a forceful debut that channels raw emotion into a tight, high-impact metal-inflected soundscape. Vira’s voice shifts effortlessly from haunting softness to full-throated aggression, lending the album both vulnerability and power. The production balances heavy guitars and drums with melodic hooks and dramatic emotional build-ups, making tracks feel personal and cinematic. While some moments lean heavily into genre tropes, the sincerity of the songwriting and the intensity of execution elevate it beyond formula. For fans of emotionally charged alternative metal with guts and heart, this album delivers a compelling statement. Genre : Alternative Metal Country : US Final Verdict : 69% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 92th / 806 Highlight : Saccharine (added to my 2025 best of) Made me think of : Pale Waves Halestorm Spiritbox #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #AlternativeMetal #ViolentVira #US #LP #Album...

Dissonance Theory sees Coroner re-emerge after a 32-year studio hiatus with a ferocious blend of precision thrash and expansive progressive ideas. The riffs are razor-sharp, the tempo unrelenting, but there’s also a compositional maturity—songs like “Consequence” and “Symmetry” shift gear from blistering attack to thoughtful atmosphere without losing urgency. Production is crisp, and the musicianship reminds you why this trio earned cult status—but it also feels like they’re not simply replaying the past, they’re evolving it. If you’re looking for another vintage thrash album, this is more—it asks you to think as your head bangs. Coroner prove that age hasn’t dimmed their edge, and perhaps has even sharpened it.  Genre : Thrash Metal Country : Switzerland Final Verdict: 64% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 353th / 805 Highlight : Trinity Made me think of: Voivod Testament Machine Head #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscov...

Abyss – The Final Chapter sees Annisokay bring their long-running trilogy to a climactic close, merging crushing riffs, soaring clean vocals and cinematic electronic atmospheres. The new tracks “Silent Anchor,” “Splinters” and “My Effigy” crystallize their ability to balance aggression with melody. While the album doesn’t radically reinvent their sound, it refines it—heavy breakdowns hit harder, hooks feel bigger and production more expansive. Some critics note that moments stick close to formula—yet within that formula Annisokay find fresh energy and emotional weight. For fans of metalcore that doesn’t abandon melody or complexity, this is a commanding chapter-end statement. Genre : Metalcore Country : Germany Final Verdict : 73% (Very Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 40th / 804 Highlight : Ultraviolet Made me think of: I Prevail While She Sleeps Northlane #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #Metalcore #Annisokay #Germany...

Rental Family offers a quietly gripping and emotionally attuned score from Jónsi & Alex Somers, taking familiar ambient-film conventions and making them feel intimate and handcrafted. Their use of deteriorating tape, detuned instruments and subtle analog hiss renders the emotional isolation of the protagonist in Tokyo with tactile clarity. At its best, the album invites you into the story’s margins rather than commanding your attention, making reflection part of the listening experience. Some listeners may find the minimalism too restrained for standalone listening outside the film context, yet that restraint is part of its power. For fans of film scores that emphasize atmosphere over melody, this is a compelling and deeply textured work. Genre : Ambient Country : Iceland/US Final Verdict: 63% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 491th / 803 Highlight : Cherry Blossom Pink Ink Made me think of: Max Richter Jóhann Jóhannsson Nils Frahm #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albu...

Somni is an ambitious dreamscape rendered in sound, where Snarky Puppy and the Metropole Orkest stretch jazz-fusion into orchestral territory with confidence and imagination. The opening “Waves Upon Waves” sets sail on lush strings and brass, launching into bittersweet melodies and layered solos that feel cinematic. In tracks like “Chimera” the ensemble embraces darker, more restless moods—a nightmare hidden in the dream. The album’s cohesion, its moments of quiet drift (“Between Worlds”), and its orchestral punch make it both relaxing and intellectually stimulating. For fans of expansive instrumental music that honours groove and complexity, this is a major statement. Genre : Jazz Fusion Country : US Final Verdict: 68% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 127th / 802 Highlight : It Stays With You Made me think of: Kamasi Washington Jacob Collier BADBADNOTGOOD #newalbum #newalbum2025 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #JazzFusion #SnarkyPuppy #US ...

The soundtrack delivers strong vocal performances, especially from Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (Glinda), whose voices elevate the theatrical stakes with clarity and emotion. The two new songs, “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl in the Bubble,” offer fresh emotional beats that deepen the characters’ arcs while respecting the original score. Some listeners may feel the album leans heavily into narrative exposition—its role as a film soundtrack means it carries dramatic weight sometimes at the expense of standalone musical flow. The familiar repertoire of the second act is beautifully re-arranged, though a few moments don’t capture the raw spark of the stage versions. Overall, for fans of the musical or lovers of well-executed theatrical recordings, this is a compelling and heartfelt addition to the Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording) legacy. Genre : Musical Country : US Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 505th / 801 Highlight : As Long As You’re Mine Ma...