ACL 2025 ~ The Top 20 Albums of the Year
This year’s top album was a revelation: one of the humblest records we’ve ever covered drew acclaim from our entire staff. In a year of tumult, it comes as no surprise that we would be drawn to the quiet and unassuming pleasures of an ordinary day. Our overall list also conveys a concern with the state of the world as it is. Two albums capture the sounds of street protests in different nations.…













