Annual Review
2025
The albums that defined the year, according to 30 publications and radio stations we trust.
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891Albums
857Artists
89.6%Match Rate
Cool Once 2025 Annual Review
The definitive 2025 playlist. 200 tracks from 99 albums, ranked by tastemaker consensus.
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Top albums ranked by weighted source consensus.
By Flavor
The year's best, filtered by vibe.
Basement
Amps cranked. Ears ringing.
50 albums · 79 tracks
Cipher
Bars land. Beats knock.
50 albums · 60 tracks
Lean
Smooth grooves. Soul deep.
47 albums · 56 tracks
Move
Feet moving. Floor shaking.
50 albums · 57 tracks
After Hours
2am vibes. Dark corners.
50 albums · 65 tracks
Slow Burn
Warm glow. No rush.
50 albums · 66 tracks
Quiet Hours
Acoustic mornings. Coffee steaming.
50 albums · 56 tracks
Long Play
Sit with it. It rewards.
50 albums · 67 tracks
Import Bin
Borders dissolve. Rhythms travel.
49 albums · 56 tracks
Rainy Day
Rain outside. Headphones in.
50 albums · 52 tracks
By Genre
Browse albums by genre category.
Rock
295 albums · 57 genres
Experimental
260 albums · 7 genres
Indie & Alternative
150 albums · 29 genres
Electronic
145 albums · 23 genres
Hip Hop & Rap
102 albums · 28 genres
Pop
91 albums · 24 genres
Jazz
86 albums · 13 genres
Folk & Country
84 albums · 17 genres
R&B & Soul
57 albums · 14 genres
World & Global
33 albums · 9 genres