It's that time of the year again when you name your favourite releases of the year (tbh some of you started circulating this tag as early as October iirc).
I'm not entirely convinced there should be an AOTY list. I mean there should be only one, not a list, but that's just me. Instead, I can name albums in different categories, and to satisfy most of you about the timing, one a day, Advent calendar-style - feel free to chime in and name yours.
There won't be too many surprises here, I've recommended most of the albums during the year.

Entries revealed daily in the thread below.

#AOTY #AOTY2025 #YFXsYearEndList2025

#BestInstrumentalAlbum: #WeLostTheSea: A Single Flower

https://album.link/pc9p5kzzcdvwn

This is the album to listen to by the survivors of the apocalypse as they marvel at all the marred beauty of what's left of the world.
It is restrained, demanding your attention as each song edges towards a very rewarding climax.

A Single Flower by We Lost The Sea

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@yourfutureex I don't understand songlink, but contrary to what it says that album is available on Bandcamp, too
@inanedirk Didn't notice, thank you for the heads up - the update link now contains Bandcamp, too