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Examining the reissues and other archival releases, 2025 was a banner year for vintage live recordings as well as a number of multi-disc compilations with bonus tracks, offering deeper glimpses into albums we love and unearthing forgotten treasures.
Favorite Archival Releases | AllMusic 2025 in Review
AllMusic has assembled our Favorite Archival Releases of 2025. Browse through and check out what music our editors have been listening to this year.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Examining the reissues and other archival releases, 2025 was a banner year for vintage live recordings as well as a number of multi-disc compilations with bonus tracks, offering deeper glimpses into albums we love and unearthing forgotten treasures.
AllMusic Staff Pick
Django Reinhardt
Postwar Recordings 1944-1953
These sides highlight the guitarist's later stages of development, embracing bebop and the electric guitar. Reinhardt is also reunited with violinist Stéphane Grappelli, picking up where they left off before the war.
Django Reinhardt
Postwar Recordings 1944-1953
These sides highlight the guitarist's later stages of development, embracing bebop and the electric guitar. Reinhardt is also reunited with violinist Stéphane Grappelli, picking up where they left off before the war.
Postwar Recordings 1944-1953 - Django Reinhard... | AllMusic
Postwar Recordings 1944-1953 by Django Reinhardt released in 2009. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
AllMusic Staff Pick
Django Reinhardt
Postwar Recordings 1944-1953
These sides highlight the guitarist's later stages of development, embracing bebop and the electric guitar. Reinhardt is also reunited with violinist Stéphane Grappelli, picking up where they left off before the war.
Django Reinhardt
Postwar Recordings 1944-1953
These sides highlight the guitarist's later stages of development, embracing bebop and the electric guitar. Reinhardt is also reunited with violinist Stéphane Grappelli, picking up where they left off before the war.
R&B's past and present came together to make for some outstanding records in 2025. Up-and-comers like Amber Mark, Coco Jones, and Dijon stood strong alongside genre stalwarts such as Mariah Carey, Mavis Staples, and Kali Uchis.
Favorite R&B Albums | AllMusic 2025 in Review
AllMusic has assembled our Favorite R&B Albums of 2025. Browse through and check out what music our editors have been listening to this year.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
R&B's past and present came together to make for some outstanding records in 2025. Up-and-comers like Amber Mark, Coco Jones, and Dijon stood strong alongside genre stalwarts such as Mariah Carey, Mavis Staples, and Kali Uchis.
AllMusic Staff Pick
Emmylou Harris
Elite Hotel
While Harris spent much of her career carrying on the legacy of Gram Parsons, Elite Hotel, released 50 years ago today, ranks among her most overt tributes to his genius, thanks to its covers of the Flying Burrito Brothers' "Sin City" & "Wheels."
Emmylou Harris
Elite Hotel
While Harris spent much of her career carrying on the legacy of Gram Parsons, Elite Hotel, released 50 years ago today, ranks among her most overt tributes to his genius, thanks to its covers of the Flying Burrito Brothers' "Sin City" & "Wheels."
Elite Hotel - Emmylou Harris | Album | AllMusic
Elite Hotel by Emmylou Harris released in 1975. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
AllMusic Staff Pick
Emmylou Harris
Elite Hotel
While Harris spent much of her career carrying on the legacy of Gram Parsons, Elite Hotel, released 50 years ago today, ranks among her most overt tributes to his genius, thanks to its covers of the Flying Burrito Brothers' "Sin City" & "Wheels."
Emmylou Harris
Elite Hotel
While Harris spent much of her career carrying on the legacy of Gram Parsons, Elite Hotel, released 50 years ago today, ranks among her most overt tributes to his genius, thanks to its covers of the Flying Burrito Brothers' "Sin City" & "Wheels."
Heartfelt themes and personal stories permeated the singer/songwriter albums of the year, from a sprawling three-disc release from Jeff Tweedy (pictured), to the pleading heartbreak of Lucy Dacus, plus a welcome return from Sarah McLachlan.
Favorite Singer/Songwriter Albums | AllMusic 2025 in Review
AllMusic has assembled our Favorite Singer/Songwriter Albums of 2025. Browse through and check out what music our editors have been listening to this year.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Heartfelt themes and personal stories permeated the singer/songwriter albums of the year, from a sprawling three-disc release from Jeff Tweedy (pictured), to the pleading heartbreak of Lucy Dacus, plus a welcome return from Sarah McLachlan.
AllMusic Staff Pick
Various Artists
Punky Reggae Party: New Wave Jamaica 1975-1980
The mid-'70s reggae featured on this Trojan set may not be as "punky" as the Clash or the Ruts, but the music influenced both, along with many other punk and British ska bands forming around that time.
Various Artists
Punky Reggae Party: New Wave Jamaica 1975-1980
The mid-'70s reggae featured on this Trojan set may not be as "punky" as the Clash or the Ruts, but the music influenced both, along with many other punk and British ska bands forming around that time.
Punky Reggae Party: New Wave Jamaica 1975-1980... | AllMusic
Punky Reggae Party: New Wave Jamaica 1975-1980 by Various Artists released in 2002. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at Al...
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December 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
AllMusic Staff Pick
Various Artists
Punky Reggae Party: New Wave Jamaica 1975-1980
The mid-'70s reggae featured on this Trojan set may not be as "punky" as the Clash or the Ruts, but the music influenced both, along with many other punk and British ska bands forming around that time.
Various Artists
Punky Reggae Party: New Wave Jamaica 1975-1980
The mid-'70s reggae featured on this Trojan set may not be as "punky" as the Clash or the Ruts, but the music influenced both, along with many other punk and British ska bands forming around that time.
Rebranding from Dreams of Empire, the Brighton, U.K., duo of Jane and Andrew Craig offer up an appealing set of tuneful noise-singed indie pop as dreamcoaster.
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Imaginary Reflections - dreamcoaster | Album | AllMusic
Imaginary Reflections by dreamcoaster released in 2025. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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December 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Rebranding from Dreams of Empire, the Brighton, U.K., duo of Jane and Andrew Craig offer up an appealing set of tuneful noise-singed indie pop as dreamcoaster.
dreamcoasterband.bsky.social
dreamcoasterband.bsky.social
Brigitte Bardot, 1934-2025
Though primarily known for her work on film, Brigitte Bardot scored a number of sultry French pop hits in tandem with the infamous singer/songwriter Serge Gainsbourg.
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Though primarily known for her work on film, Brigitte Bardot scored a number of sultry French pop hits in tandem with the infamous singer/songwriter Serge Gainsbourg.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Brigitte Bardot, 1934-2025
Though primarily known for her work on film, Brigitte Bardot scored a number of sultry French pop hits in tandem with the infamous singer/songwriter Serge Gainsbourg.
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Though primarily known for her work on film, Brigitte Bardot scored a number of sultry French pop hits in tandem with the infamous singer/songwriter Serge Gainsbourg.
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AllMusic Staff Pick
36
Dreamloops
Dennis Huddleston's prodigious output as 36 ("three-six") has ranged from field recording-based ambience to fractured trance deconstructions, not to mention two truly sublime space ambient albums with Past Inside the Present label head zakè.
36
Dreamloops
Dennis Huddleston's prodigious output as 36 ("three-six") has ranged from field recording-based ambience to fractured trance deconstructions, not to mention two truly sublime space ambient albums with Past Inside the Present label head zakè.
Dreamloops - 36 | Album | AllMusic
Dreamloops by 36 released in 2023. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
AllMusic Staff Pick
36
Dreamloops
Dennis Huddleston's prodigious output as 36 ("three-six") has ranged from field recording-based ambience to fractured trance deconstructions, not to mention two truly sublime space ambient albums with Past Inside the Present label head zakè.
36
Dreamloops
Dennis Huddleston's prodigious output as 36 ("three-six") has ranged from field recording-based ambience to fractured trance deconstructions, not to mention two truly sublime space ambient albums with Past Inside the Present label head zakè.
Time is running out for you to vote in the 2025 AllMusic Readers' Poll. We've pulled together a roster of the highest-rated albums based on our readers' personal ratings. So fat it's a very tight race, so your vote may turn the tide.
Cast Your Vote in the AllMusic 2025 Readers' Poll
We've launched our Year in Review lists, beginning with the year's 100 best albums and continuing with a new genre-specific list each weekday. But now it's time to let us know…
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December 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Time is running out for you to vote in the 2025 AllMusic Readers' Poll. We've pulled together a roster of the highest-rated albums based on our readers' personal ratings. So fat it's a very tight race, so your vote may turn the tide.
This box set collects deluxe editions of all eight albums made during a phase in the '70s of consistently strong output from glam rock staple T. Rex.
The Studio Albums 1970-1977 - T. Rex | Album | AllMusic
The Studio Albums 1970-1977 by T. Rex released in 2025. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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December 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This box set collects deluxe editions of all eight albums made during a phase in the '70s of consistently strong output from glam rock staple T. Rex.
AllMusic Staff Pick
The Tragically Hip
Phantom Power
What a better way to soundtrack Boxing Day than with Canada's favorite sons, The Tragically Hip. This album contains some of the brightest and clearest production on any Hip record, showcased beautifully by the epic and pleading "Bobcaygeon."
The Tragically Hip
Phantom Power
What a better way to soundtrack Boxing Day than with Canada's favorite sons, The Tragically Hip. This album contains some of the brightest and clearest production on any Hip record, showcased beautifully by the epic and pleading "Bobcaygeon."
Phantom Power - The Tragically Hip | Album | AllMusic
Phantom Power by The Tragically Hip released in 1998. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
AllMusic Staff Pick
The Tragically Hip
Phantom Power
What a better way to soundtrack Boxing Day than with Canada's favorite sons, The Tragically Hip. This album contains some of the brightest and clearest production on any Hip record, showcased beautifully by the epic and pleading "Bobcaygeon."
The Tragically Hip
Phantom Power
What a better way to soundtrack Boxing Day than with Canada's favorite sons, The Tragically Hip. This album contains some of the brightest and clearest production on any Hip record, showcased beautifully by the epic and pleading "Bobcaygeon."
Every year the AllMusic editors discover new and innovative acts pushing the boundaries of sound, texture and rhythm under the indie/alternative umbrella. Old pals like Stereolab, Tortoise, and Pulp (pictured) paved the way for today's acts Wet Leg, Sharp Pins, and The Cords.
Favorite Alternative & Indie Albums | AllMusic 2025 in Review
AllMusic has assembled our Favorite Alternative & Indie Albums of 2025. Browse through and check out what music our editors have been listening to this year.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Every year the AllMusic editors discover new and innovative acts pushing the boundaries of sound, texture and rhythm under the indie/alternative umbrella. Old pals like Stereolab, Tortoise, and Pulp (pictured) paved the way for today's acts Wet Leg, Sharp Pins, and The Cords.
AllMusic Staff Pick
Diana Krall
Christmas Songs
On her first full-length Christmas album, pianist/vocalist Diana Krall delivers a smoky, sophisticated, and slightly melancholy album perfectly suited to accompany eggnog cocktails and romantic afterglow holiday affairs.
Diana Krall
Christmas Songs
On her first full-length Christmas album, pianist/vocalist Diana Krall delivers a smoky, sophisticated, and slightly melancholy album perfectly suited to accompany eggnog cocktails and romantic afterglow holiday affairs.
Christmas Songs - Diana Krall | Album | AllMusic
Christmas Songs by Diana Krall released in 2005. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
AllMusic Staff Pick
Diana Krall
Christmas Songs
On her first full-length Christmas album, pianist/vocalist Diana Krall delivers a smoky, sophisticated, and slightly melancholy album perfectly suited to accompany eggnog cocktails and romantic afterglow holiday affairs.
Diana Krall
Christmas Songs
On her first full-length Christmas album, pianist/vocalist Diana Krall delivers a smoky, sophisticated, and slightly melancholy album perfectly suited to accompany eggnog cocktails and romantic afterglow holiday affairs.
Delve into the world of classical music with vocal accompaniment, from a choral exploration of Mendelssohn's incidental music for A Midsummer Night's Dream to the flawless vocal control from young sensation Fatma Said (pictured). These are our favorite classical vocal albums of 2025.
Favorite Classical Vocal Albums | AllMusic 2025 in Review
AllMusic has assembled our Favorite Classical Vocal Albums of 2025. Browse through and check out what music our editors have been listening to this year.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Delve into the world of classical music with vocal accompaniment, from a choral exploration of Mendelssohn's incidental music for A Midsummer Night's Dream to the flawless vocal control from young sensation Fatma Said (pictured). These are our favorite classical vocal albums of 2025.
AllMusic Staff Pick
John Southworth
The Red Castle
Another gorgeous release from the English-Canadian singer/songwriter, The Red Castle plays like a smart pop hymnal, inspired by a kind of spiritual ramble through the Old World.
John Southworth
The Red Castle
Another gorgeous release from the English-Canadian singer/songwriter, The Red Castle plays like a smart pop hymnal, inspired by a kind of spiritual ramble through the Old World.
The Red Castle - John Southworth | Album | AllMusic
The Red Castle by John Southworth released in 2025. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
AllMusic Staff Pick
John Southworth
The Red Castle
Another gorgeous release from the English-Canadian singer/songwriter, The Red Castle plays like a smart pop hymnal, inspired by a kind of spiritual ramble through the Old World.
John Southworth
The Red Castle
Another gorgeous release from the English-Canadian singer/songwriter, The Red Castle plays like a smart pop hymnal, inspired by a kind of spiritual ramble through the Old World.
Our editors celebrated sounds from Latin America and around the world in 2025, including Bad Bunny's return to Puerto Rico, Ethiopian jazz master Mulatu Astatke revisiting his catalog, and an acoustic turn for West African star Mdou Moctar (pictured). Our favorite Latin and global albums of 2025.
Favorite Latin & Global Albums | AllMusic 2025 in Review
AllMusic has assembled our Favorite Latin & Global Albums of 2025. Browse through and check out what music our editors have been listening to this year.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Our editors celebrated sounds from Latin America and around the world in 2025, including Bad Bunny's return to Puerto Rico, Ethiopian jazz master Mulatu Astatke revisiting his catalog, and an acoustic turn for West African star Mdou Moctar (pictured). Our favorite Latin and global albums of 2025.
AllMusic Staff Pick
The Gap Band
The Gap Band II
II is the Gap Band's breakthrough album. It contains funk anthems "Party Lights," "Steppin' (Out)," "Who Do You Call," and "I Don't Believe You Want to Get Up and Dance (Oops)."
The Gap Band
The Gap Band II
II is the Gap Band's breakthrough album. It contains funk anthems "Party Lights," "Steppin' (Out)," "Who Do You Call," and "I Don't Believe You Want to Get Up and Dance (Oops)."
The Gap Band II - The Gap Band | Album | AllMusic
The Gap Band II by The Gap Band released in 1979. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
AllMusic Staff Pick
The Gap Band
The Gap Band II
II is the Gap Band's breakthrough album. It contains funk anthems "Party Lights," "Steppin' (Out)," "Who Do You Call," and "I Don't Believe You Want to Get Up and Dance (Oops)."
The Gap Band
The Gap Band II
II is the Gap Band's breakthrough album. It contains funk anthems "Party Lights," "Steppin' (Out)," "Who Do You Call," and "I Don't Believe You Want to Get Up and Dance (Oops)."
2025 was an outstanding year for vintage live recordings as well as multi-disc compilations catering to explorers of old school R&B, synth pop, British folk, German rock, and more, even electroclash. Here are our individual editors' personal selections for the best 2025 reissues and archival albums.
AllMusic Loves 2025 Reissues
Scanning the reissues and other archival releases loved by ten of our editors below, it's clear that 2025 was an outstanding year for vintage live recordings. This was especially…
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December 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
2025 was an outstanding year for vintage live recordings as well as multi-disc compilations catering to explorers of old school R&B, synth pop, British folk, German rock, and more, even electroclash. Here are our individual editors' personal selections for the best 2025 reissues and archival albums.
AllMusic Staff Pick
Original Soundtrack
Kill Bill, Vol. 1 [Original Soundtrack]
As Tarantino plot lines go, this revenge story may be his simplest, yet by dividing the film into three chapters, he could play with time and kinds of exploitation film -- something that's reflected in the soundtrack.
Original Soundtrack
Kill Bill, Vol. 1 [Original Soundtrack]
As Tarantino plot lines go, this revenge story may be his simplest, yet by dividing the film into three chapters, he could play with time and kinds of exploitation film -- something that's reflected in the soundtrack.
Kill Bill, Vol. 1 [Original Soundtrack] - Orig... | AllMusic
Kill Bill, Vol. 1 [Original Soundtrack] by Original Soundtrack released in 2003. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMu...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
AllMusic Staff Pick
Original Soundtrack
Kill Bill, Vol. 1 [Original Soundtrack]
As Tarantino plot lines go, this revenge story may be his simplest, yet by dividing the film into three chapters, he could play with time and kinds of exploitation film -- something that's reflected in the soundtrack.
Original Soundtrack
Kill Bill, Vol. 1 [Original Soundtrack]
As Tarantino plot lines go, this revenge story may be his simplest, yet by dividing the film into three chapters, he could play with time and kinds of exploitation film -- something that's reflected in the soundtrack.
Chris Rea, 1951-2025
A British singer-songwriter who scored radio hits in the 1970s including the Grammy-nominated U.S. Top 20 hit "Fool (If You Think It's Over)," Rea transitioned to become respected blues singer by the '90s.
A British singer-songwriter who scored radio hits in the 1970s including the Grammy-nominated U.S. Top 20 hit "Fool (If You Think It's Over)," Rea transitioned to become respected blues singer by the '90s.
Chris Rea Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More |... | AllMusic
Explore Chris Rea's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Chris Rea on AllMusic.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Chris Rea, 1951-2025
A British singer-songwriter who scored radio hits in the 1970s including the Grammy-nominated U.S. Top 20 hit "Fool (If You Think It's Over)," Rea transitioned to become respected blues singer by the '90s.
A British singer-songwriter who scored radio hits in the 1970s including the Grammy-nominated U.S. Top 20 hit "Fool (If You Think It's Over)," Rea transitioned to become respected blues singer by the '90s.
For the poptimist in all of us, 2025 was a year of big names and big releases. Sabrina Carpenter, Kesha, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and The Jonas Brothers (pictured) showed the world how its done. These are our favorite pop albums of 2025.
Favorite Pop Albums | AllMusic 2025 in Review
AllMusic has assembled our Favorite Pop Albums of 2025. Browse through and check out what music our editors have been listening to this year.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
For the poptimist in all of us, 2025 was a year of big names and big releases. Sabrina Carpenter, Kesha, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and The Jonas Brothers (pictured) showed the world how its done. These are our favorite pop albums of 2025.
AllMusic Staff Pick
Everything Everything
Get to Heaven
The Manchester band's third album is a dance-friendly if serious-minded one showcasing their art rock sensibilities via a through line of vigor.
Everything Everything
Get to Heaven
The Manchester band's third album is a dance-friendly if serious-minded one showcasing their art rock sensibilities via a through line of vigor.
Get to Heaven - Everything Everything | Album | AllMusic
Get to Heaven by Everything Everything released in 2015. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
AllMusic Staff Pick
Everything Everything
Get to Heaven
The Manchester band's third album is a dance-friendly if serious-minded one showcasing their art rock sensibilities via a through line of vigor.
Everything Everything
Get to Heaven
The Manchester band's third album is a dance-friendly if serious-minded one showcasing their art rock sensibilities via a through line of vigor.
We dug into the data and created a ballot based on your top-rated albums released this year that received more than 50 ratings, and you get five votes to cast for your favorites. We'll tally your votes and put together a list of the year's best albums, according to you, the AllMusic readers.
Cast Your Vote in the AllMusic 2025 Readers' Poll
We've launched our Year in Review lists, beginning with the year's 100 best albums and continuing with a new genre-specific list each weekday. But now it's time to let us know…
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December 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We dug into the data and created a ballot based on your top-rated albums released this year that received more than 50 ratings, and you get five votes to cast for your favorites. We'll tally your votes and put together a list of the year's best albums, according to you, the AllMusic readers.
Water from Your Eyes member This is Lorelei revisits older songs filled with his earnest confessions and irresistible hooks.
Holo Boy - This Is Lorelei | Album | AllMusic
Holo Boy by This Is Lorelei released in 2025. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Water from Your Eyes member This is Lorelei revisits older songs filled with his earnest confessions and irresistible hooks.