When the new music picks are this plentiful, why wait until December to reveal which albums have caught the eyes (and ears) of Globe music writers this year? Here are 20 favorite releases from 2025.

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Chuck Mangione, the jazz flugelhorn and trumpet player whose catchy instrumental 'Feels So Good' made the pop top 10, has ...

This album created a seismic shift in the music industry. Featuring Kurt Cobain's anthems like "Smells Like Teen Spirit," "Come as You Are," and "Lithium," this album propelled grunge into the ...

Music Legend, 84, Reveals Why He Looked So Mad on Famous Album Cover first appeared on Parade on Jul 22, 2025 This story was ...

Album cover art for “Same Old World, Different Me” Illustration by Patrick Miller time,” said Mottley. “Hollywood’s more like you’re showcasing in front of executives who aren’t there. Once we built a ...

Run for Cover Records has announced a tribute album dedicated to Jason Molina, featuring MJ Lenderman, Sun June, and more.

We challenge you to guess these 1990s albums based solely on their captivating cover art.

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter unveiled an alternate album cover for "Man's Best Friend" after fans criticized the original as tone deaf. The album will be released in August.

In the new art, the Grammy winner glamorously clutches onto a man in a suit with a few other stray men in the background.

The first cover, in which Carpenter appeared on her knees in front of a standing man, left quite an impression — both good and bad.