Assai's Album of The Year 2025

We’ve tallied the public votes, and you’ve spoken. The winner of the 2025 Assai Album of the Year is... Olivia Dean's The Art Of Loving One of the most beautifully crafted pop albums of the year, 'The Art of Loving' has been a consistent favourite on our shelves since its release. Olivia Dean’s second album is a stunning step forward, blending her heartfelt songwriting with slick production and those warm, soulful vocals she’s become known for. It’s a record that feels both deeply personal and instantly universal, exploring love in all its forms with real vulnerability and emotional clarity. Standouts on this one include 'Lady Lady', 'Nice To Each Other', 'Man I Need' and So Easy (To Fall In Love)'. Thank you to everyone who cast their votes this year! Don't forget to check out our top 10 albums of the year voted by you