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Title: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by ArrGee


Can't disagree with the top two . Though surprised Divine Comedy didn't make top 75.

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by andy

Fools, the New Divine Comedy is a masterpiece
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by saw119

Is the new Stereolab album in the list? That's an outstanding record.
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by Eamonn

There seems to be a theme developing...

UNCUT Albums of the Year:

1. MORE - Pulp

2. Instant Holograms On Metal Film - Stereolab

3. Antidepressants - Suede

I mean, I don't know if the decision-makers at the music monthlies are ex-staffers from NME and Melody Maker when the thing called Britpop held sway but it sure is sweet to see our heroes at the top of these polls. The Under-30s at large possibly wouldn't agree but maybe one day they'll realise.

Can you show us the minerals, ie the relevant cutting from Mojo ?
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by ArrGee

Eamonn wrote:
There seems to be a theme developing...
 UNCUT Albums of the Year:
 
 1. MORE - Pulp
 2. Instant Holograms On Metal Film - Stereolab
 3. Antidepressants - Suede
 
 
 I mean, I don't know if the decision-makers at the music monthlies are ex-staffers from NME and Melody Maker when the thing called Britpop held sway but it sure is sweet to see our heroes at the top of these polls. The Under-30s at large possibly wouldn't agree but maybe one day they'll realise.
 
 Can you show us the minerals, ie the relevant cutting from Mojo ?

 Sure, when the online version comes through, I will take some screenshots.

CMAT was #3 in Mojo

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by ArrGee

andy wrote:
Fools, the New Divine Comedy is a masterpiece

 Agreed.  Mojo review said it was a career highlight. Up there with Casanova for me, 

https://www.mojo4music.com/articles/new-music/the-divine-comedy-rainy-sunday-afternoon-reviewed/

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by srhelvetica

where can the MOJO complete list be seen? Ive only found the UNCUT one
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by ArrGee

srhelvetica wrote:
where can the MOJO complete list be seen? Ive only found the UNCUT one

 In the magazine 

Seems like my online subscription has lapsed.  Will try and get some photos.

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by ArrGee

Big images!  Which I should rotate..

-- Edited by ArrGee on Monday 10th of November 2025 05:18:18 PM
 

 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by srhelvetica

thank you very much! WOW: NUMBER ONE IN MOJO AND UNCUT! i'm so happy for them, such a comeback!
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by ArrGee

Anyone got the Uncut list?
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by Ian

ArrGee wrote:

Can't disagree with the top two . Though surprised Divine Comedy didn't make top 75.

There may have been a cut-off date, it was released on 19th September, two weeks after the Suede album. Are there any other albums in the top 75 that were released after this date?

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by ArrGee

Ian wrote:ArrGee wrote:

Can't disagree with the top two . Though surprised Divine Comedy didn't make top 75.

There may have been a cut-off date, it was released on 19th September, two weeks after the Suede album. Are there any other albums in the top 75 that were released after this date?

 I suspect given DC LP was reviewed in November issue 2 months ago it would have been considered.  MOJO isn't what it used to be. Was primarily for reissues, but since Q has gone it is more wide ranging.

PS - Divine Comedy not in Uncut top 80 either!

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by Eamonn

I feel bad for artists who release albums/books/films in Nov or December.

Because of the rush for year-end lists, they never have a chance of featuring in annual best ofs.
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by srhelvetica

...well, im sure ROSALIA'S "LUX" (release date: nov the 7th) will make some noise

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by ArrGee

Eamonn wrote:
I feel bad for artists who release albums/books/films in Nov or December.

 Used to be a common occurrence back in 1970s to capitalise on Yuletide sales.  I suppose the most famed December release was London Calling by The Clash yet still managed to be in top ten of NME end of year list. Wouldnt happen now.

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by Eamonn

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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by lucyduck

Check the library online; More got No. 1 in the UNCUT 2025 review as well. This is a glorious comeback!

This is a screenshot. If it obeys forum rules, I will remove it.

 

 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by Eamonn

Think we've all posted these now...it must be that we're just so proud

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by cutcopy

It really is about time the whole world saw what we see. So many hi-5's to the best band in the world. Always will be.
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by cutcopy

I was thinking about the Brit Awards 2026. Could they be nominated? Best Group or Best Album? They might have to do the live-cross from Adelaide!
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by ArrGee

Third!  Dont they have ears?

https://blog.roughtrade.com/gb/albums-of-the-year-2025/ (https://blog.roughtrade.com/gb/albums-of-the-year-2025/)

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by lucyduck

For me, the most ridiculous is BBC 6 Music. "More' is not on the Albums of the Year 2025 list, which was revealed 4 days ago! Pulp is on the Artists of the Year 2025, but, not on the album list.

No Pulp, no Suede, no Divine Comedy, no Stereolab ...
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by ArrGee

#2 in Telegraph

www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/def24c0ce4196687 (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/def24c0ce4196687)

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by ArrGee

thequietus.com/tq-charts/albums-of-the-year/best-albums-of-2025 (https://thequietus.com/tq-charts/albums-of-the-year/best-albums-of-2025)

95 - Pulp

21 - Suede
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by Eamonn

95?! Come on....and their editor a big Pulp fan too...
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by lucyduck

ArrGee wrote:
thequietus.com/tq-charts/albums-of-the-year/best-albums-of-2025 (https://thequietus.com/tq-charts/albums-of-the-year/best-albums-of-2025)
 
 95 - Pulp
 21 - Suede

Really?! #5 or #9 is more acceptable, #95?!

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by inspirit

I've only heard 4 of those albums on the Quietus list: Pulp, Suede, Stereolab, Richard Dawson. As for the rest, haven't even heard OF most of the artists.

Edit: heard 5 (Patrick Wolf). Manics at #52, Pulp at #95 - surely not?

-- Edited by inspirit on Monday 1st of December 2025 06:56:34 PM
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by weener

ArrGee wrote:
#2 in Telegraph
 
 
 www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/def24c0ce4196687 (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/def24c0ce4196687)

 That paper can 100% go **** itself, spent the worst 6 months of my life there.  ****s (sorry it's a trigger!)

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by lipglossed

weener wrote:ArrGee wrote:
#2 in Telegraph
 
 
 www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/def24c0ce4196687 (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/def24c0ce4196687)

 That paper can 100% go **** itself, spent the worst 6 months of my life there.  ****s (sorry it's a trigger!)

 **** the Torygraph an' all!

That Quietus ranking... they should stay quiet! Glad to see Mojo and Uncut have the album where they ought to, though.

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by JohnWayne

ArrGee wrote:
#2 in Telegraph
 
 
 www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/def24c0ce4196687 (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/def24c0ce4196687)

 Its like a slap in the face.

 

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by ArrGee

louderthanwar.com/louder-than-war-top-100-albums-of-2025/ (https://louderthanwar.com/louder-than-war-top-100-albums-of-2025/)

Pulp #15, Suede #2, Divine Comedy and Sparks also making appearances.
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by lucyduck

NME, #16. " ... their first album in 14 years ..." Oh man, it is 24 years, please!! @@"

https://www.nme.com/lists/end-of-year/best-albums-2025-3915561#16 (https://www.nme.com/lists/end-of-year/best-albums-2025-3915561#16)

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by ArrGee

lucyduck wrote:
NME, #16. " ... their first album in 14 years ..." Oh man, it is 24 years, please!! @@"

https://www.nme.com/lists/end-of-year/best-albums-2025-3915561#16 (https://www.nme.com/lists/end-of-year/best-albums-2025-3915561#16)

 #9 single

https://www.nme.com/lists/end-of-year/best-songs-2025-3912937#9 (https://www.nme.com/lists/end-of-year/best-songs-2025-3912937#9)

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by ArrGee

https://www.brooklynvegan.com/indie-basement-top-40-albums-of-2025/ (https://www.brooklynvegan.com/indie-basement-top-40-albums-of-2025/)

#1 - PULP.

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by lucyduck

Spike Island is the number 4 on the Radio X Record Of The Year 2025.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DS7ugGujHRq/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/DS7ugGujHRq/?igsh=ZmFicTRjdHh3Y2Y4)
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: #1 album 2025 - Mojo - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Nov 09, 2025, 04:57 AM
Posted by Violin Thing

Went into my local record shop yesterday and they had More as 13th best! Though the only Pulp record they had was TIH.
 

 
 
 
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