Best Albums of July 2025

The highest-rated albums released in July 2025, ranked by critical consensus from professional music critics.

July 2025 delivered a striking range of releases, making our Best Albums of July 2025 roundup feel less like a single scene and more like a seasonal shift—from underground electronic intensity to rootsy Americana and inventive indie pop. Critics looked to both returning icons and audacious newcomers when compiling the month's top-rated records.

Leading the critical consensus was Slikback with Attrition, which earned a 90/100 from 2 reviews for its dense, genre-bending production. Close behind, Jim Legxacy's black british music (2025) [Mixtape] scored 88/100 across 6 reviews, praised for its panoramic take on British Black music. Americana heavyweight Tyler Childers landed in the top five with Snipe Hunter (85.6/100, 5 reviews), while Alex G's Headlights registered broad critical attention with a 80.93/100 from 14 reviews. The consensus suggests a month where adventurous production and strong songwriting both commanded praise.

July's album releases revealed notable trends: producers and mixtape culture sharing space with veteran songwriters, and a cluster of critically lauded projects that favor bold sonic textures over safe revivalism. Scroll down for the ranked list and fuller context for each entry, including review counts and release dates that shaped this month's critical landscape.