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Today we’re showcasing the top 10 of the 2025 World Albums chart below – led by Stray Kids.

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Whatever you think of Minnesota’s reputation as a progressive state politically, you should be happy to note it deserves that distinction musically, too. Many of the best recordings born here in 2025 ...