Kicking Off 2026: Our Top Albums of 2025 (and a Big Thank You)
What a year it’s been! We’ve wrapped up 2025 with a look back at the best of the year and a reminder to rejoin The Ties That Bind.
Phew, what an absolute blast that was – 2025, we loved you 🤝 From Record Store Day madness to in-store signings and some seriously spine-tingling releases, it’s been a year to remember. Massive thanks to everyone who popped in, ordered online, or just sent us a lovely message. Your support means the world, and we’re buzzing to see what 2026 brings.
To celebrate the turn of the year, we’ve pulled together our big list of 2025’s standout albums. These are the ones you couldn’t get enough of – from chart-toppers to cult faves, staff picks to slow-burners. Strap in, there's gold all the way through...
Badlands Top 20 Albums of 2025
- Pulp – More
- Sam Fender – People Watching
- Wet Leg – moisturizer
- Wolf Alice – The Clearing
- Geese – Getting Killed
- Stereolab – Instant Holograms On Metal Film
- Robert Plant – Saving Grace
- Bon Iver – SABLE, fABLE
- Black Country, New Road – Forever Howlong
- Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving
- Big Thief – Double Infinity
- Jason Isbell – Foxes in the Snow
- Mogwai – The Bad Fire
- Tortoise – Touch
- Squid – Cowards
- Steven Wilson – The Overview
- Little Simz – Lotus
- Neil Young – Talkin' To The Trees
- The Waterboys – Life, Death and Dennis Hopper
- David Byrne – Who Is The Sky?
Now's a Great Time to (Re)Join: The Ties That Bind
Our unofficial Bruce Springsteen fan club, The Ties That Bind, is open for 2026 memberships. You’ll get exclusive email updates, special offers, and first dibs on ticket/travel packages (when available). Don’t just take it from us though – here’s what some of our longtime members have said:
"I've subscribed since Badlands set it up in 1992. I'd hate not to get news of Bruce's tours and other offers. The service is top notch." – Jane
"A must have... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" – Robert
"Such great packages and plenty of info. Well worth it." – Suzanne
"We've been on some brilliant trips with Badlands - so well organised. Recommend for all fans who want to be kept in the know." – Trish
Thanks again for being part of the Badlands. Here’s to more great music, more good times, and more vinyl joy in 2026. Pop in and see us soon - we’re open and stocked with all sorts of gems.
Love,
The Badlands Team✨