# Best of 2025: Lorde, Gordi, Trent Dalton + more

An episode of [Take 5](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1251358023), 11 Dec 2025, 56 min.

Audio: https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/ft/Z/cn.mp3

It's not definitive, but here are some of the best moments from Take 5 this year: The legendary Richard Fidler threw back to the early days of the Doug Anthony All Stars. Gordi's brilliant third album Like Plasticine gave us an insight into her experience as a doctor on the frontline during the pandemic. Comedians Matt Okine and Denise Scott celebrated Season 2 of their much-loved TV show Mother and Son. Lorde made a triumphant return with her fourth album Virgin. And best-selling author Trent Dalton (Boy Swallows Universe, Gravity Let Me Go) blew up the Double J textline with his heartfelt stories and deep passion for music. Best of 2025 song choices: • Richard Fidler: Cocteau Twins – ‘Carolyn’s Fingers’ • Gordi: Missy Higgins – ‘Any Day Now’ • Matt Okine: Radiohead – ‘Paranoid Android’ • Lorde: Charli xcx – 'Girl, so confusing featuring lorde' • Trent Dalton: Vera Lynn – '(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover' 00:00 Introduction and Show Highlights 00:47 Richard Fidler's Journey with Doug Anthony All Stars 03:33 The Magic of Elizabeth Fraser and Cocteau Twins 07:55 Witnessing the Fall of the Berlin Wall 14:00 Gordi's Personal and Musical Journey 17:50 Missy Higgins' Influence on Gordi 23:13 Comedians Share Unexpected Moments 26:10 Matt Okine's Musical Memories 27:35 A Sudden Change: Mum's Illness 28:32 A Life-Altering Event: Mum's Passing 29:42 Coping with Loss: A Birthday to Remember 30:10 Finding Light in Dark Moments 31:18 Music and Memories: Radiohead's Impact 32:22 Take Five: A Star-Studded Season on ABC TV and ABC iview 32:49 Lorde's Journey: Embracing the Mystery 34:41 The Power of Rhythm: Creating Music 35:27 A Special Remix: Girl, So Confusing with Charli xcx 38:15 Emotional Reactions: The Remix's Impact 46:10 Trent Dalton's Take Five: A Heartfelt Story 48:34 Honoring a Hero: Granddad's Legacy 54:37 Looking Ahead: New Seasons and Reflections Listen to the full episodes here: Richard Fidler: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/richard-fidler-take-5-history-songs/105441174 Gordi: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/gordi-take-5-transformation-songs/105598300 Matt Okine & Denise Scott: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/denise-scott-matt-okine-mother-and-son-mixtape-take-5/105932382 Lorde: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/lorde-take-5-songs-of-rebirth/105835080 Trent Dalton: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/trent-dalton-take-5-his-story/106038960 Watch Take 5 on ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe

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