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

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Podcast: [Take 5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/take-5-961880)
Published: 2025-12-11T23:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/best-of-2025-take-5-lorde-gordi-trent-dalton-richard-fidler/106135898
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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 Sto…

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