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2025 albums retrospective post 86 of 115.
Released August 2025.
BITE ME - Reneé RappPure pop gold from American actor and pop singer Reneé Rapp. A fantastic pop album.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/bite-me/1814463235
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ULnaZahd0zTGVUBVQO6mN
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2025 albums retrospective post 86 of 115.
Released August 2025.
BITE ME - Reneé RappPure pop gold from American actor and pop singer Reneé Rapp. A fantastic pop album.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/bite-me/1814463235
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ULnaZahd0zTGVUBVQO6mN
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2025 albums retrospective post 85 of 115.
Released January 2025.
whatever is real - the rising signAn eclectic mix of mainstream and off the beaten track styles. Piano ballads, jazzy arrangements, and guitar tracks.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/whatever-is-real/1784691253
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2SEXE9CkAnwV16Ik8OEci7
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2025 albums retrospective post 85 of 115.
Released January 2025.
whatever is real - the rising signAn eclectic mix of mainstream and off the beaten track styles. Piano ballads, jazzy arrangements, and guitar tracks.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/whatever-is-real/1784691253
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2SEXE9CkAnwV16Ik8OEci7
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2025 albums retrospective post 84 of 115.
Released August 2025.
Last Ditch Effort - Astrid Pierce & Jackie HayesA fantastic pop-rock album. I love the vocals on this. And the music underpinning them is superb too 🥰
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/last-ditch-effort/1827940650
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4AWnBAP7do9Wpz4frLDZii
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2025 albums retrospective post 84 of 115.
Released August 2025.
Last Ditch Effort - Astrid Pierce & Jackie HayesA fantastic pop-rock album. I love the vocals on this. And the music underpinning them is superb too 🥰
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/last-ditch-effort/1827940650
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4AWnBAP7do9Wpz4frLDZii
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The Quanta Magazine Biggest Breakthroughs in Biology 2025 video is finally out. I was beginning to wonder if we were getting one!
16-minute video: https://youtu.be/mf5envOypNU
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The Quanta Magazine Biggest Breakthroughs in Biology 2025 video is finally out. I was beginning to wonder if we were getting one!
16-minute video: https://youtu.be/mf5envOypNU
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2025 albums retrospective post 83 of 115.
Released September 2025.
Instructions Unclear – EP - EirraA marvellous folk-pop EP. I missed it last year, but added it to my favourites list at the end of March. She's going to be huge.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/instructions-unclear-ep/1835082752
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2lHn7lulWrtuXODG9txPYn
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2025 albums retrospective post 83 of 115.
Released September 2025.
Instructions Unclear – EP - EirraA marvellous folk-pop EP. I missed it last year, but added it to my favourites list at the end of March. She's going to be huge.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/instructions-unclear-ep/1835082752
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2lHn7lulWrtuXODG9txPYn
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2025 albums retrospective post 82 of 115.
Released October 2025.
Devour – EP - Etta MarcusAn excellent EP from London-based Etta Marcus. Pop-rock with a hint of Americana. Plus soaring vocals. So good ☺️
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/devour-ep/1833059944
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ZnuaHRAI6C7fGxg1VuoXO
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2025 albums retrospective post 82 of 115.
Released October 2025.
Devour – EP - Etta MarcusAn excellent EP from London-based Etta Marcus. Pop-rock with a hint of Americana. Plus soaring vocals. So good ☺️
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/devour-ep/1833059944
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ZnuaHRAI6C7fGxg1VuoXO
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2025 albums retrospective post 81 of 115.
Released October 2025.
at dusk – EP - Better JoyThe second of the two Better Joy EPs I added to my favourites list last year. Bria Keely's voice is a wonderful thing.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/at-dusk-ep/1826851730
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0nOLdPPyLnZPKFJIIP6mp7
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2025 albums retrospective post 81 of 115.
Released October 2025.
at dusk – EP - Better JoyThe second of the two Better Joy EPs I added to my favourites list last year. Bria Keely's voice is a wonderful thing.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/at-dusk-ep/1826851730
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0nOLdPPyLnZPKFJIIP6mp7
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2025 albums retrospective post 80 of 115.
Released October 2025.
Hazard A Guess — EP - Cortney DixonPunky tinged indie pop rock at its best. It was Life Goes On that hooked me. The whole EP is brill.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/hazard-a-guess-ep/1819912355
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4N1f8dS1T0CcyRjTG5Gu6C
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2025 albums retrospective post 80 of 115.
Released October 2025.
Hazard A Guess — EP - Cortney DixonPunky tinged indie pop rock at its best. It was Life Goes On that hooked me. The whole EP is brill.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/hazard-a-guess-ep/1819912355
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4N1f8dS1T0CcyRjTG5Gu6C
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2025 albums retrospective post 79 of 115.
Released July 2025.
Broke - MagonA fantastic mixture of psychedelic folk rock. The opening track has strong Hawkwind vibes to me.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/broke/1818918428
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xl9bcuZTL4GKyYethRTS4
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2025 albums retrospective post 79 of 115.
Released July 2025.
Broke - MagonA fantastic mixture of psychedelic folk rock. The opening track has strong Hawkwind vibes to me.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/broke/1818918428
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xl9bcuZTL4GKyYethRTS4
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2025 albums retrospective post 78 of 115.
Released July 2025.
The Butterfly Effect - ZoeeA fantastic blend of traditional country music with pop rock. Great stuff.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-butterfly-effect/1824044219
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5KOcj7kNQoLYado3ErZbn9
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2025 albums retrospective post 78 of 115.
Released July 2025.
The Butterfly Effect - ZoeeA fantastic blend of traditional country music with pop rock. Great stuff.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-butterfly-effect/1824044219
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5KOcj7kNQoLYado3ErZbn9
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2025 albums retrospective post 77 of 115.
Released July 2025.
Catching feelings - EP - Cerrone & Christine and the QueensEuro pop from genre royalty. Fabulous.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/catching-feelings-ep/1819900602
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/23a1PGqGITDhfPf8aWC91a
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2025 albums retrospective post 77 of 115.
Released July 2025.
Catching feelings - EP - Cerrone & Christine and the QueensEuro pop from genre royalty. Fabulous.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/catching-feelings-ep/1819900602
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/23a1PGqGITDhfPf8aWC91a
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2025 albums retrospective post 76 of 115.
Released May 2025.
Everything Must Make Sense! - The SherlocksPunchy indie rock brimming with good songs and polished, melodic energy.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/everything-must-make-sense/1803902564?i=1803902568
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/13ISP3wIY4TjauAP8I7X5i
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2025 albums retrospective post 76 of 115.
Released May 2025.
Everything Must Make Sense! - The SherlocksPunchy indie rock brimming with good songs and polished, melodic energy.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/everything-must-make-sense/1803902564?i=1803902568
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/13ISP3wIY4TjauAP8I7X5i
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2025 albums retrospective post 75 of 115.
Released September 2025.
Third Time's a Charm - Paris PickIndie pop at its best. With garage rock flavours, ace bass lines and brill vocals.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/third-times-a-charm/1815315261
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3yPtTHD5kEDoeltKr92Lp7
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2025 albums retrospective post 75 of 115.
Released September 2025.
Third Time's a Charm - Paris PickIndie pop at its best. With garage rock flavours, ace bass lines and brill vocals.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/third-times-a-charm/1815315261
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3yPtTHD5kEDoeltKr92Lp7
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2025 albums retrospective post 74 of 115.
Released June 2025.
Phases – EP - Sydney QuisengSydney Quiseng delivers a great blend of Americana, pop, and country music. This EP from last June is a good introduction.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/phases-ep/1815837744
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0qkg0cgxXtPbr1qQqR72dy
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2025 albums retrospective post 74 of 115.
Released June 2025.
Phases – EP - Sydney QuisengSydney Quiseng delivers a great blend of Americana, pop, and country music. This EP from last June is a good introduction.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/phases-ep/1815837744
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0qkg0cgxXtPbr1qQqR72dy
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2025 albums retrospective post 73 of 111.
Released May 2025.
Art Oracles - Vox ReaA blend of pop and indie folk, with fantastic harmonies and electronic pop textures.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/art-oracles/1792497520
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3oewKicek7n5o7zdL7G3L3
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2025 albums retrospective post 73 of 111.
Released May 2025.
Art Oracles - Vox ReaA blend of pop and indie folk, with fantastic harmonies and electronic pop textures.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/art-oracles/1792497520
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3oewKicek7n5o7zdL7G3L3
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2025 albums retrospective post 72 of 111.
Released September 2025.
turkeys – EP - Eva SnyderA short 4-track EP from Nashville-based, New England singer-Songwriter Eva Snyder. A fantastic acoustic folk-pop EP.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/turkeys-ep/1835180947
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1jnlGb4tP7et5Y6Ds0t3W0
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2025 albums retrospective post 72 of 111.
Released September 2025.
turkeys – EP - Eva SnyderA short 4-track EP from Nashville-based, New England singer-Songwriter Eva Snyder. A fantastic acoustic folk-pop EP.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/turkeys-ep/1835180947
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1jnlGb4tP7et5Y6Ds0t3W0
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2025 albums retrospective post 71 of 111.
Released September 2025.
I am Enough – EP - MEGAThis EP from British-Ugandan soul/pop singer-songwriter MEGA (née Mega Kaggwa) is a remarkable thing. What a voice. Do yourself a favour and listen to this 15-minute collection of songs.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-am-enough-ep/1826673991
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/57YQ4POLwqTtEzSyVyEfVc
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2025 albums retrospective post 71 of 111.
Released September 2025.
I am Enough – EP - MEGAThis EP from British-Ugandan soul/pop singer-songwriter MEGA (née Mega Kaggwa) is a remarkable thing. What a voice. Do yourself a favour and listen to this 15-minute collection of songs.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-am-enough-ep/1826673991
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/57YQ4POLwqTtEzSyVyEfVc
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2025 albums retrospective post 70 of 111.
Released March 2025.
What A Fun Way To Kill Some Time - The Jump Cuts.Good old-fashioned guitar-led rock. Done well. Worth half an hour of your time. Or more!
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/what-a-fun-way-to-kill-some-time/1797460898
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/44MEXe9Q2Aht3fKTEF4O9r
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2025 albums retrospective post 70 of 111.
Released March 2025.
What A Fun Way To Kill Some Time - The Jump Cuts.Good old-fashioned guitar-led rock. Done well. Worth half an hour of your time. Or more!
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/what-a-fun-way-to-kill-some-time/1797460898
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/44MEXe9Q2Aht3fKTEF4O9r
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2025 albums retrospective post 69 of 111.
Released January 2025.
Death & Love, Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 - Circa Waves.Another excellent melodic indie rock outing from Circa Waves. Part 1 was the first album I added to my favourites list last year. Part 2 was added in October. Bloody marvellous.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/death-love/1821232632
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3b6NBQHsOh1gEMIiiQarA5
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2025 albums retrospective post 69 of 111.
Released January 2025.
Death & Love, Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 - Circa Waves.Another excellent melodic indie rock outing from Circa Waves. Part 1 was the first album I added to my favourites list last year. Part 2 was added in October. Bloody marvellous.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/death-love/1821232632
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3b6NBQHsOh1gEMIiiQarA5
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2025 albums retrospective post 68 of 111.
Released July 2025.
Living History - Living Youth.Melodic indie rock blending 90s vibes with soul and pop. By Jo Dudderidge, formerly of The Travelling Band. An excellent indie pop-rock album.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/living-history/1807077170
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3OwBOsxdh6dLsN2iL7sMri
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2025 albums retrospective post 68 of 111.
Released July 2025.
Living History - Living Youth.Melodic indie rock blending 90s vibes with soul and pop. By Jo Dudderidge, formerly of The Travelling Band. An excellent indie pop-rock album.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/living-history/1807077170
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3OwBOsxdh6dLsN2iL7sMri
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2025 albums retrospective post 67 of 111.
Released March 2025.
The World in Colour - Gizmo Varillas.Hailed by many as an album that defined Summer 2025. They're not wrong. It's a superb blending of diverse musical styles. That combine into something special.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-world-in-colour/1776249474
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/13pFB9zJnFvDpZNS3luQnG
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2025 albums retrospective post 67 of 111.
Released March 2025.
The World in Colour - Gizmo Varillas.Hailed by many as an album that defined Summer 2025. They're not wrong. It's a superb blending of diverse musical styles. That combine into something special.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-world-in-colour/1776249474
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/13pFB9zJnFvDpZNS3luQnG
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2025 albums retrospective post 66 of 111.
Released June 2025.
Animal Magnifique! - Calista Garcia.The title of this album is apt. Calista Garcia is magnifique. An eclectic mix of musical styles that feels like the sound is emanating from a New York basement club.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/animal-magnifique/1818527605
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4RU3cjQ5qPuNpHpIyhByow
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2025 albums retrospective post 66 of 111.
Released June 2025.
Animal Magnifique! - Calista Garcia.The title of this album is apt. Calista Garcia is magnifique. An eclectic mix of musical styles that feels like the sound is emanating from a New York basement club.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/animal-magnifique/1818527605
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4RU3cjQ5qPuNpHpIyhByow
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2025 albums retrospective post 65 of 111.
Released May 2025.
Baby Steps - Erika Emerson.An excellent folk-pop album. Ace vocals. Worth 37 minutes of your time. At least.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/baby-steps/1810225398
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6qGl1VBUyr07LSJFzeHx8A
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2025 albums retrospective post 65 of 111.
Released May 2025.
Baby Steps - Erika Emerson.An excellent folk-pop album. Ace vocals. Worth 37 minutes of your time. At least.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/baby-steps/1810225398
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6qGl1VBUyr07LSJFzeHx8A
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2025 albums retrospective post 64 of 111.
Released July 2025.
Objects In The Mirror are Closer Than They Appear - Sweet Lizzy Project.An excellent pop-rock album. Brill melodies, vocals, and playing. 👍🏻
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/objects-in-mirrors-are-closer-than-they-appear/1822033732
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4oE5ggr5KxTY7cjOhjYaAj
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2025 albums retrospective post 64 of 111.
Released July 2025.
Objects In The Mirror are Closer Than They Appear - Sweet Lizzy Project.An excellent pop-rock album. Brill melodies, vocals, and playing. 👍🏻
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/objects-in-mirrors-are-closer-than-they-appear/1822033732
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4oE5ggr5KxTY7cjOhjYaAj
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2025 albums retrospective post 63 of 111.
Released May 2025.
Imperflections - Tony Venuto.Raw indie rock storytelling told via pop oriented songs and hip-hop. Fantastic.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/imperflections/1809022620
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1a9LiuKMhJPFJYGlZbGrl8
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2025 albums retrospective post 63 of 111.
Released May 2025.
Imperflections - Tony Venuto.Raw indie rock storytelling told via pop oriented songs and hip-hop. Fantastic.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/imperflections/1809022620
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1a9LiuKMhJPFJYGlZbGrl8
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2025 albums retrospective post 62 of 111.
Released May 2025.
Mad Equation - Janita.A bloody marvellous pop-rock album. The real deal. As the opening track attests. 👍🏻
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/mad-equation/1807191211
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2kG8nyRK6g0tiUBiCBHzTc
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2025 albums retrospective post 62 of 111.
Released May 2025.
Mad Equation - Janita.A bloody marvellous pop-rock album. The real deal. As the opening track attests. 👍🏻
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/mad-equation/1807191211
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2kG8nyRK6g0tiUBiCBHzTc
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Over the halfway point in my 2025 favourite albums retrospective posts.
I’m enjoying listening to them all again. 😊
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Over the halfway point in my 2025 favourite albums retrospective posts.
I’m enjoying listening to them all again. 😊
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2025 albums retrospective post 61 of 111.
Released September 2025.
Fate Illuminate- EP - The Violet Twilight.To follow the previous post here's another EP from The Violet Twilight. This one is more rock oriented.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/fate-illuminate-ep/1837552720
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/08OGn74I448jfyKYp40o6s
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2025 albums retrospective post 61 of 111.
Released September 2025.
Fate Illuminate- EP - The Violet Twilight.To follow the previous post here's another EP from The Violet Twilight. This one is more rock oriented.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/fate-illuminate-ep/1837552720
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/08OGn74I448jfyKYp40o6s
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2025 albums retrospective post 60 of 111.
Released April 2025.
Déjà Vu - EP - The Violet Twilight.Another one of the many alternative folk EPs and albums I loved in 2025.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/d%C3%A9j%C3%A0-vu-ep/1810223620
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2PYsf5It11SXD4PwIseFYw
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2025 albums retrospective post 60 of 111.
Released April 2025.
Déjà Vu - EP - The Violet Twilight.Another one of the many alternative folk EPs and albums I loved in 2025.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/d%C3%A9j%C3%A0-vu-ep/1810223620
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2PYsf5It11SXD4PwIseFYw
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2025 albums retrospective post 59 of 111.
Released October 2025.
Troubled Paradise - EP - Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts.Did you like The Darkness when they first emerged? If yes, you'll probably like this. Musically similar. Without the falsetto vocals!
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/troubled-paradise-ep/1811888551
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7exbkFpXvWAsm07cnnj7SU
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2025 albums retrospective post 59 of 111.
Released October 2025.
Troubled Paradise - EP - Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts.Did you like The Darkness when they first emerged? If yes, you'll probably like this. Musically similar. Without the falsetto vocals!
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/troubled-paradise-ep/1811888551
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7exbkFpXvWAsm07cnnj7SU