We’re solely six months into 2025, however already a variety of artists have dropped albums which have topped the charts, sparked discourse and formed this yr’s tradition as we all know it.
And with that in thoughts, it’s tough to decide on a favourite. Unhealthy Bunny reasserted his standing on the forefront of Latin pop with Debí Tirar Más Fotos, whereas Girl Gaga made her return to darkish dance-pop with the critically acclaimed Mayhem. Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd and Morgan Wallen additionally reemerged with new merchandise within the first half of the yr, dropping One thing Lovely, Hurry Up Tomorrow and I’m the Drawback, respectively.
However along with these already established artists, a number of up-and-comers have scored breakout moments with new LPs as properly. Addison Rae unveiled her first-ever full-length, Addison, whereas Tate McRae scored her very first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with So Near What. One soundtrack additionally made waves in 2025: Sinners, which featured music from the movie’s main woman, Hailee Steinfeld, in addition to Rhiannon Giddens, Brittany Howard, Buddy Man and extra.
However regardless of the excessive quantity of nice releases, Billboard workers nonetheless managed to assemble an inventory of our favorite LPs of the year to date, from high-profile pop and hip-hop drops to much less splashy however equally mighty indie and alt-rock albums. Now, it’s your flip — we wish to know which of these albums grabbed your ears essentially the most prior to now six months.
Inform us which set has been your favourite within the first half of 2025 by voting within the ballot beneath.