# The Sound of Life

Source: https://www.theminimalists.com/sound/
Published: 2019-12-20
Updated: 2025-12-29
Author: Joshua Fields Millburn

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Every year since Ryan and I started The Minimalists in 2010, I’ve catalogued my favorite albums of the past twelve months. Each list is an eclectic collage of classic releases, from upbeat pop and gritty hip-hop to dour Americana and ethereal singer-songwriter—and everything in between. Enjoy the exploration—you’re sure to find the perfect soundtrack for any mood.

[**JFM’s Favorite Albums of 2025**](https://www.theminimalists.com/albums2025/)

**Previous years**:\
 [2024](https://www.theminimalists.com/albums2024/) · [2023](https://www.theminimalists.com/albums2023/) · [2022](https://www.theminimalists.com/albums2022/) · [2021](https://www.theminimalists.com/albums2021/) · [2020](https://www.theminimalists.com/albums2020/) · [2019](https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-minimalists/jfms-favorite-albums-of-2019/3294344510635638/) · [2018](https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-minimalists/jfms-favorite-albums-of-2018/2360072187396213/)\
 [2017](https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-minimalists/jfms-favorite-albums-of-2017/2357991510937614/) · [2016](https://www.facebook.com/notes/1320823071635383/) · [2015](https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-minimalists/jfms-favorite-albums-of-2015/2357983507605081/) · [2014](https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-minimalists/jfms-20-favorite-albums-of-2014/2357971267606305/) · [2013](https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-minimalists/jfms-32-favorite-albums-of-2013/2357964367606995/) · [2012](https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-minimalists/jfms-top-12-albums-of-2012/2357948157608616/) · [2011](https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-minimalists/jfms-top-10-albums-of-2011/2357938937609538/)

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