The Best Pop Albums

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   ThrillerMichael Jackson

   Thriller

   Michael Jackson · 1982 · Pop

   The best-selling album of all time and a flawless run of pop, funk, rock and balladry produced with Quincy Jones. Every single became a standard, and the craft holds up decades on. The benchmark for mainstream pop ambition.

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   BadMichael Jackson

   Bad

   Michael Jackson · 1987 · Pop

   The hugely ambitious follow-up to Thriller, five number-ones deep and impeccably produced. Slick and confident. A blockbuster in its own right.

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   Like a PrayerMadonna

   Like a Prayer

   Madonna · 1989 · Pop

   Madonna's most ambitious and personal record, mixing pop, gospel and rock with real songwriting depth. The title track is a high point. The album that earned her critical respect.

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   Purple RainPrince

   Purple Rain

   Prince · 1984 · Pop

   Equal parts soundtrack and statement, blending rock, funk, pop and gospel into Prince's commercial breakthrough. The title track and 'When Doves Cry' are era-defining. A dazzling display of a singular talent.

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   Sign o' the TimesPrince

   Sign o' the Times

   Prince · 1987 · Pop

   A sprawling double album that shows the full range of Prince's genius, from stark social commentary to ecstatic funk and tender soul. Often cited as his masterpiece. Dense, generous and rewarding.

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   Back to BlackAmy Winehouse

   Back to Black

   Amy Winehouse · 2006 · Pop

   A modern soul classic that fused 1960s girl-group sound with brutally honest, contemporary lyrics, produced with Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi. Winehouse's voice carries genuine ache throughout. Brief, perfect and bittersweet in hindsight.

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   21Adele

   21

   Adele · 2011 · Pop

   The record that made Adele a global phenomenon, turning a break-up into soaring, soulful pop with 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Someone Like You'. Big voice, bigger songs, broad appeal. A modern blockbuster that earned its sales.

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   1989Taylor Swift

   1989

   Taylor Swift · 2014 · Pop

   Swift's clean break from country into glossy 1980s-leaning synth-pop, packed with hits and sharp writing. It reset her career and proved her pop instincts. The most immediate place to meet her as a pop star.

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   Pure HeroineLorde

   Pure Heroine

   Lorde · 2013 · Pop

   A spare, witty teenage debut that reframed pop with minimalist beats and sharp observation. Cool and distinctive. 'Royals' announced a major talent.

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    LemonadeBeyoncé

    Lemonade

    Beyoncé · 2016 · Pop

    A visual album and emotional reckoning that moves through country, rock, hip-hop and gospel, blending the personal and the political. Ambitious in scope and immaculate in execution. Widely regarded as her masterpiece.

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    Future NostalgiaDua Lipa

    Future Nostalgia

    Dua Lipa · 2020 · Pop

    A sleek disco-pop revival packed with hits, glossy and joyful, that defined lockdown-era pop. Polished and fun. A modern dance-pop landmark.

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    Whitney HoustonWhitney Houston

    Whitney Houston

    Whitney Houston · 1985 · Pop

    A debut that announced one of the great voices in pop, balancing ballads and dance-pop with effortless power. A blockbuster on release. The start of an era.

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    True BlueMadonna

    True Blue

    Madonna · 1986 · Pop

    A bright, confident pop peak, home to 'Papa Don't Preach' and 'La Isla Bonita'. Tuneful and huge. A commercial high.

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    Ray of LightMadonna

    Ray of Light

    Madonna · 1998 · Pop

    A reinvention via electronica and introspection, lush and forward-looking. Widely seen as her artistic peak. Glossy, spiritual and assured.

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    ...Baby One More TimeBritney Spears

    ...Baby One More Time

    Britney Spears · 1999 · Pop

    A debut that defined late-90s teen pop, built around one of the era's most recognisable singles. Glossy and huge. A pop-culture landmark.

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    ArrivalABBA

    Arrival

    ABBA · 1976 · Pop

    A peak of immaculate Swedish pop craft, home to 'Dancing Queen'. Glossy and joyful. One of their finest.

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    The AlbumABBA

    The Album

    ABBA · 1977 · Pop

    A peak of ambitious Swedish pop, home to 'Take a Chance on Me'. Polished and tuneful. One of their best.

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    Hounds of LoveKate Bush

    Hounds of Love

    Kate Bush · 1985 · Pop

    A two-sided masterpiece, pop singles up front and the experimental 'Ninth Wave' suite behind. Inventive and emotional throughout. Her crowning achievement.

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    She's So UnusualCyndi Lauper

    She's So Unusual

    Cyndi Lauper · 1983 · Pop

    A vibrant, eccentric debut packed with hits and personality, from 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' to 'Time After Time'. Joyful and sharp. An 80s pop classic.

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    FaithGeorge Michael

    Faith

    George Michael · 1987 · Pop

    A sophisticated solo debut that proved Michael a major songwriter, balancing pop, soul and gospel. Slick and assured. A blockbuster on every level.

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    SpiceSpice Girls

    Spice

    Spice Girls · 1996 · Pop

    A bright, irresistible debut that defined late-90s pop and 'girl power', hook after hook. Fun and enormous. A cultural phenomenon.

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    The FameLady Gaga

    The Fame

    Lady Gaga · 2008 · Pop

    A glittering electro-pop debut that made Gaga a superstar, hook after hook. Bold and fun. A defining late-2000s record.

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    Born This WayLady Gaga

    Born This Way

    Lady Gaga · 2011 · Pop

    A maximalist, anthemic pop peak of self-empowerment. Bold and huge. A commercial high.

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    Teenage DreamKaty Perry

    Teenage Dream

    Katy Perry · 2010 · Pop

    A candy-coloured pop blockbuster that spun off five number-ones. Bright and irresistible. A peak of 2010s pop.

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    Good Girl Gone BadRihanna

    Good Girl Gone Bad

    Rihanna · 2007 · Pop

    A glossy pop-R&B breakthrough, home to 'Umbrella'. Sleek and huge. The album that made her a superstar.

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    AntiRihanna

    Anti

    Rihanna · 2016 · Pop

    A moody, adventurous record that reframed Rihanna as an artist, home to 'Work'. Atmospheric and assured. Her most acclaimed album.

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    SweetenerAriana Grande

    Sweetener

    Ariana Grande · 2018 · Pop

    A bright, Pharrell-touched pop record balancing experimentation and hooks. Polished and assured. A turning point in her career.

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    thank u, nextAriana Grande

    thank u, next

    Ariana Grande · 2019 · Pop

    A quick, candid R&B-pop record of heartbreak and resilience, effortless and warm. Confident and beloved. A peak of her run.

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    When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?Billie Eilish

    When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?

    Billie Eilish · 2019 · Pop

    A whispered, bass-heavy bedroom-pop debut that redefined teen pop, dark and intimate. Distinctive and enormous. A generational record.

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    Fine LineHarry Styles

    Fine Line

    Harry Styles · 2019 · Pop

    A warm, retro-leaning pop-rock record that established Styles as a solo force, anchored by 'Watermelon Sugar'. Sunny and assured. His breakthrough.

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    Harry's HouseHarry Styles

    Harry's House

    Harry Styles · 2022 · Pop

    An intimate, funk-tinged pop record of domestic warmth, home to 'As It Was'. Polished and beloved. An award-sweeping peak.

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    SourOlivia Rodrigo

    Sour

    Olivia Rodrigo · 2021 · Pop

    A sharp, cathartic debut blending pop and pop-punk teen angst, from 'drivers license' to 'good 4 u'. Raw and huge. A generational breakthrough.

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    RedTaylor Swift

    Red

    Taylor Swift · 2012 · Pop

    A sprawling, genre-blurring bridge from country to pop, home to 'All Too Well'. Tuneful and beloved. A fan favourite.

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    ReputationTaylor Swift

    Reputation

    Taylor Swift · 2017 · Pop

    A dark, beat-driven pop record of fame and defiance. Bold and huge. A commercial peak.

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    FolkloreTaylor Swift

    Folklore

    Taylor Swift · 2020 · Pop

    A hushed, surprise pandemic record that swapped arena pop for indie-folk textures and storytelling, made with Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff. Reflective and beautifully written, it won her new respect. A quiet high point.

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    ParachutesColdplay

    Parachutes

    Coldplay · 2000 · Pop

    A gentle, atmospheric debut of melancholic Britpop-adjacent songs, home to 'Yellow'. Tender and tuneful. A quiet success.

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    A Rush of Blood to the HeadColdplay

    A Rush of Blood to the Head

    Coldplay · 2002 · Pop

    The album that made Coldplay huge, anthemic and melancholic, from 'Clocks' to 'The Scientist'. Polished and emotional. Their breakthrough.

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    Born to DieLana Del Rey

    Born to Die

    Lana Del Rey · 2012 · Pop

    A cinematic, melancholic pop debut of vintage glamour. Lush and beloved. Her breakthrough.

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    Norman Fucking Rockwell!Lana Del Rey

    Norman Fucking Rockwell!

    Lana Del Rey · 2019 · Pop

    A lush, literate Americana-pop peak. Beautiful and acclaimed. Her masterpiece.

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    RenaissanceBeyoncé

    Renaissance

    Beyoncé · 2022 · Pop

    A euphoric, house-and-disco dance record celebrating Black queer club culture. Bold and acclaimed. A late peak.

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    Off the WallMichael Jackson

    Off the Wall

    Michael Jackson · 1979 · Pop

    Jackson's grown-up arrival, a joyous disco-soul record that still sounds effortless and warm. 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough' and 'Rock with You' set a new bar for dancefloor pop. Many listeners love it even more than Thriller.

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    Like a VirginMadonna

    Like a Virgin

    Madonna · 1984 · Pop

    The blockbuster that made Madonna a superstar, home to its iconic title track. Bright and huge. A pop landmark.

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    Confessions on a Dance FloorMadonna

    Confessions on a Dance Floor

    Madonna · 2005 · Pop

    A seamless disco-house comeback, home to 'Hung Up'. Glossy and acclaimed. A late peak.

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    ControlJanet Jackson

    Control

    Janet Jackson · 1986 · Pop

    The album that made Janet a force, sleek Jam-and-Lewis funk-pop of independence. Sharp and danceable. A defining record.

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    Rhythm Nation 1814Janet Jackson

    Rhythm Nation 1814

    Janet Jackson · 1989 · Pop

    An ambitious, socially conscious pop-funk blockbuster of immaculate production. Tight and influential. Her peak.

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    1999Prince

    1999

    Prince · 1982 · Pop

    A funky, futuristic double album, home to its title track and 'Little Red Corvette'. Inventive and huge. A breakthrough.

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    Dirty MindPrince

    Dirty Mind

    Prince · 1980 · Pop

    A raw, provocative new-wave-funk peak of sexual energy. Bold and influential. A creative leap.

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    Private DancerTina Turner

    Private Dancer

    Tina Turner · 1984 · Pop

    A triumphant comeback of soulful pop-rock, home to 'What's Love Got to Do with It'. Powerful and polished. Her solo peak.

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    Hunting High and Lowa-ha

    Hunting High and Low

    a-ha · 1985 · Pop

    A synth-pop debut of soaring melodrama, home to 'Take On Me'. Bright and tuneful. An 80s staple.

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    Songs from the Big ChairTears for Fears

    Songs from the Big Chair

    Tears for Fears · 1985 · Pop

    Lush, ambitious synth-pop of real depth, home to 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World'. Polished and emotional. An 80s peak.

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    Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)Eurythmics

    Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

    Eurythmics · 1983 · Pop

    A cool, synth-driven landmark of 80s pop, its title track instantly iconic. Sleek and influential. A definitive synth-pop record.

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    ActuallyPet Shop Boys

    Actually

    Pet Shop Boys · 1987 · Pop

    A witty, melancholic synth-pop peak of arch British observation. Sleek and clever. One of their best.

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    PleasePet Shop Boys

    Please

    Pet Shop Boys · 1986 · Pop

    A sleek, witty synth-pop debut, home to 'West End Girls'. Cool and tuneful. A strong start.

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    MillenniumBackstreet Boys

    Millennium

    Backstreet Boys · 1999 · Pop

    A blockbuster of polished boy-band pop, home to 'I Want It That Way'. Glossy and enormous. A landmark of the era.

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    No Strings AttachedNSYNC

    No Strings Attached

    NSYNC · 2000 · Pop

    A record-shattering boy-band peak, home to 'Bye Bye Bye'. Polished and huge. A pop landmark.

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    StrippedChristina Aguilera

    Stripped

    Christina Aguilera · 2002 · Pop

    An ambitious, defiant record of vocal power and reinvention, home to 'Beautiful'. Bold and varied. Her artistic statement.

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    JustifiedJustin Timberlake

    Justified

    Justin Timberlake · 2002 · Pop

    A sleek solo debut of Neptunes and Timbaland pop-R&B that established Timberlake as a star. Smooth and fun. A turning point.

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    FutureSex/LoveSoundsJustin Timberlake

    FutureSex/LoveSounds

    Justin Timberlake · 2006 · Pop

    A sleek, Timbaland-produced peak of dancefloor R&B-pop, from 'SexyBack' on. Inventive and huge. His defining record.

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    FeverKylie Minogue

    Fever

    Kylie Minogue · 2001 · Pop

    A glittering disco-pop comeback, home to 'Can't Get You Out of My Head'. Glossy and irresistible. Her peak.

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    Body TalkRobyn

    Body Talk

    Robyn · 2010 · Pop

    A landmark of melancholic dancefloor pop, home to 'Dancing on My Own'. Emotional and influential. A critical favourite.

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    1000 Forms of FearSia

    1000 Forms of Fear

    Sia · 2014 · Pop

    A dramatic, belting pop peak, home to 'Chandelier'. Powerful and huge. A breakthrough.

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    +Ed Sheeran

    +

    Ed Sheeran · 2011 · Pop

    A warm, acoustic-pop debut, home to 'The A Team'. Tuneful and beloved. His breakthrough.

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    DivideEd Sheeran

    Divide

    Ed Sheeran · 2017 · Pop

    A blockbuster of acoustic-pop and global rhythms, home to 'Shape of You'. Polished and enormous. His commercial peak.

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    Doo-Wops & HooligansBruno Mars

    Doo-Wops & Hooligans

    Bruno Mars · 2010 · Pop

    A bright, retro-leaning pop debut of effortless hooks. Tuneful and huge. His breakthrough.

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    24K MagicBruno Mars

    24K Magic

    Bruno Mars · 2016 · Pop

    A slick, joyful throwback to 80s/90s funk and R&B. Polished and fun. An award-sweeping crowd-pleaser.

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    How I'm Feeling NowCharli XCX

    How I'm Feeling Now

    Charli XCX · 2020 · Pop

    A restless, hyperpop lockdown record made fast and raw. Bold and acclaimed. A creative high.

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    BratCharli XCX

    Brat

    Charli XCX · 2024 · Pop

    A brash, club-focused pop record of confessional edge that became a cultural moment. Bold and influential. Her defining album.

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    EmotionCarly Rae Jepsen

    Emotion

    Carly Rae Jepsen · 2015 · Pop

    A critically adored synth-pop gem of euphoric, 80s-tinged hooks. Bright and beloved. A cult favourite.

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    MelodramaLorde

    Melodrama

    Lorde · 2017 · Pop

    A widescreen break-up record of heightened emotion and inventive pop production. Acclaimed and beloved. Her masterpiece.

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    Planet HerDoja Cat

    Planet Her

    Doja Cat · 2021 · Pop

    A slick, genre-blurring pop-R&B peak of hits. Polished and huge. A commercial breakthrough.

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    GutsOlivia Rodrigo

    Guts

    Olivia Rodrigo · 2023 · Pop

    A sharp, pop-punk-leaning follow-up of wit and angst. Tuneful and acclaimed. A strong second record.

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    Short n' SweetSabrina Carpenter

    Short n' Sweet

    Sabrina Carpenter · 2024 · Pop

    A witty, polished pop record of clever hooks that made Carpenter a headliner. Bright and fun. A breakthrough.

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    The Rise and Fall of a Midwest PrincessChappell Roan

    The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess

    Chappell Roan · 2023 · Pop

    A theatrical, hook-filled pop debut that became a word-of-mouth phenomenon. Camp and catchy. A breakout record.

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    FearlessTaylor Swift

    Fearless

    Taylor Swift · 2008 · Pop

    The country-pop blockbuster that made Swift a star, home to 'Love Story'. Tuneful and huge. A breakthrough.

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    Speak NowTaylor Swift

    Speak Now

    Taylor Swift · 2010 · Pop

    A self-written peak of narrative country-pop. Tuneful and beloved. A fan favourite.

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    LoverTaylor Swift

    Lover

    Taylor Swift · 2019 · Pop

    A bright, romantic pop record of warmth and color. Tuneful and big. A commercial high.

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    EvermoreTaylor Swift

    Evermore

    Taylor Swift · 2020 · Pop

    A wintry, folk-leaning companion to Folklore. Reflective and beloved. A quiet peak.

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    MidnightsTaylor Swift

    Midnights

    Taylor Swift · 2022 · Pop

    A sleek, synth-pop return to confessional pop. Polished and enormous. A commercial peak.

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    The Tortured Poets DepartmentTaylor Swift

    The Tortured Poets Department

    Taylor Swift · 2024 · Pop

    A sprawling, literary synth-pop record of heartbreak. Wordy and huge. A blockbuster.

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    Radical OptimismDua Lipa

    Radical Optimism

    Dua Lipa · 2024 · Pop

    A breezy, psychedelia-tinged pop follow-up. Polished and tuneful. A strong record.

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    PositionsAriana Grande

    Positions

    Ariana Grande · 2020 · Pop

    A smooth, R&B-leaning pop record of intimacy. Polished and tuneful. A strong entry.

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    Eternal SunshineAriana Grande

    Eternal Sunshine

    Ariana Grande · 2024 · Pop

    A sleek, reflective pop record of heartbreak and renewal. Polished and acclaimed. A mature peak.

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    Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsColdplay

    Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends

    Coldplay · 2008 · Pop

    An ambitious, Eno-produced peak, home to its baroque title smash. Bold and huge. A creative high.

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    X&YColdplay

    X&Y

    Coldplay · 2005 · Pop

    A widescreen, anthemic peak of stadium pop-rock. Polished and huge. A commercial high.

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    Songs About JaneMaroon 5

    Songs About Jane

    Maroon 5 · 2002 · Pop

    A tuneful, funk-pop debut, home to 'This Love'. Smooth and huge. A breakthrough.

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    DangerousMichael Jackson

    Dangerous

    Michael Jackson · 1991 · Pop

    A new-jack-swing reinvention of slick, hard-edged pop. Polished and huge. A commercial peak.

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    MusicMadonna

    Music

    Madonna · 2000 · Pop

    A playful, electronic-leaning pop peak, home to its title track. Inventive and big. A strong record.

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    ParadePrince

    Parade

    Prince · 1986 · Pop

    An adventurous, orchestral-funk peak tied to a film, home to 'Kiss'. Inventive and acclaimed. A creative high.

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    Around the World in a DayPrince

    Around the World in a Day

    Prince · 1985 · Pop

    A psychedelic-pop pivot after Purple Rain. Bold and beloved. A creative swerve.

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    WhitneyWhitney Houston

    Whitney

    Whitney Houston · 1987 · Pop

    A blockbuster of soaring pop-soul that broke chart records. Polished and powerful. Her commercial peak.

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    DaydreamMariah Carey

    Daydream

    Mariah Carey · 1995 · Pop

    A peak of 90s pop-R&B vocal craft, home to 'Fantasy' and 'One Sweet Day'. Polished and huge. Her commercial high.

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    ButterflyMariah Carey

    Butterfly

    Mariah Carey · 1997 · Pop

    A sophisticated R&B-pop peak that deepened her artistry. Smooth and acclaimed. Her finest.

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    BlackoutBritney Spears

    Blackout

    Britney Spears · 2007 · Pop

    A dark, forward-thinking dance-pop record now regarded as her artistic peak, all icy production and hooks. Influential and assured. A critical favourite.

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    Oops!... I Did It AgainBritney Spears

    Oops!... I Did It Again

    Britney Spears · 2000 · Pop

    A glossy teen-pop blockbuster, home to its title smash. Bright and huge. A commercial peak.

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    Dangerously in LoveBeyoncé

    Dangerously in Love

    Beyoncé · 2003 · Pop

    A solo debut that established Beyoncé as a force, home to 'Crazy in Love'. Polished and huge. A landmark.

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    4Beyoncé

    4

    Beyoncé · 2011 · Pop

    A soulful, mature pop-R&B record of craft over singles. Warm and acclaimed. A creative turning point.

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    Cowboy CarterBeyoncé

    Cowboy Carter

    Beyoncé · 2024 · Pop

    A sprawling, country-embracing genre statement. Bold and acclaimed. A late-career landmark.

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    Rated RRihanna

    Rated R

    Rihanna · 2009 · Pop

    A dark, edgy pop-R&B peak. Bold and acclaimed. A creative turning point.

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    LoudRihanna

    Loud

    Rihanna · 2010 · Pop

    A bright, hit-stuffed pop peak, home to 'Only Girl (In the World)'. Glossy and huge. A commercial high.

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     The Fame MonsterLady Gaga

     The Fame Monster

     Lady Gaga · 2009 · Pop

     A darker, sharper companion to The Fame, home to 'Bad Romance'. Bold and immaculate. Arguably her pop peak.

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     19Adele

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     Adele · 2008 · Pop

     A soulful, jazzy debut of mature songcraft. Warm and acclaimed. A striking start.

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     25Adele

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     Adele · 2015 · Pop

     A blockbuster of soaring soul-pop, home to 'Hello'. Polished and enormous. A commercial peak.

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     30Adele

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     Adele · 2021 · Pop

     A raw, reflective divorce record of vocal power. Honest and acclaimed. A mature peak.

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     In the Lonely HourSam Smith

     In the Lonely Hour

     Sam Smith · 2014 · Pop

     A soulful, heartbroken pop debut, home to 'Stay with Me'. Tender and huge. A breakthrough.

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     Harry StylesHarry Styles

     Harry Styles

     Harry Styles · 2017 · Pop

     A classic-rock-leaning solo debut. Tuneful and acclaimed. A striking start.

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     Happier Than EverBillie Eilish

     Happier Than Ever

     Billie Eilish · 2021 · Pop

     A subtler, jazz-tinged follow-up of growth and control. Polished and acclaimed. A mature step.

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     Hit Me Hard and SoftBillie Eilish

     Hit Me Hard and Soft

     Billie Eilish · 2024 · Pop

     A polished, dynamic third album of confident range. Bold and acclaimed. A creative high.

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     Dua LipaDua Lipa

     Dua Lipa

     Dua Lipa · 2017 · Pop

     A glossy dance-pop debut, home to 'New Rules'. Tuneful and big. A breakthrough.

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     Dangerous WomanAriana Grande

     Dangerous Woman

     Ariana Grande · 2016 · Pop

     A confident, soulful pop peak. Polished and big. A high point.

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     My EverythingAriana Grande

     My Everything

     Ariana Grande · 2014 · Pop

     A hit-laden pop peak that broadened her sound. Polished and big. A breakthrough.

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     UltraviolenceLana Del Rey

     Ultraviolence

     Lana Del Rey · 2014 · Pop

     A darker, guitar-leaning peak produced with Dan Auerbach. Atmospheric and acclaimed. A creative high.

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     HoneymoonLana Del Rey

     Honeymoon

     Lana Del Rey · 2015 · Pop

     A languid, cinematic peak of slow-burn beauty. Lush and acclaimed. A high point.

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     Voulez-VousABBA

     Voulez-Vous

     ABBA · 1979 · Pop

     A disco-leaning peak of polished Swedish pop. Tuneful and beloved. A high point.

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     Super TrouperABBA

     Super Trouper

     ABBA · 1980 · Pop

     A reflective, hook-laden peak, home to its title track and 'The Winner Takes It All'. Tuneful and beloved. A late high.

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     VoyageABBA

     Voyage

     ABBA · 2021 · Pop

     A warm, nostalgic reunion after four decades. Tuneful and beloved. A graceful return.

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     Saturday Night FeverBee Gees

     Saturday Night Fever

     Bee Gees · 1977 · Pop

     The soundtrack that defined disco, wall-to-wall hits and falsetto. Inescapable and influential. A cultural landmark.

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     Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1George Michael

     Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1

     George Michael · 1990 · Pop

     A serious, mature follow-up to Faith, home to 'Freedom! '90'. Sophisticated and acclaimed. A creative peak.

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     Make It BigWham!

     Make It Big

     Wham! · 1984 · Pop

     A bright, joyful pop blockbuster, home to 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go'. Tuneful and huge. Their peak.

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     SpiceworldSpice Girls

     Spiceworld

     Spice Girls · 1997 · Pop

     A bright, hook-laden follow-up to Spice. Fun and huge. A commercial high.

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     PurposeJustin Bieber

     Purpose

     Justin Bieber · 2015 · Pop

     A sleek, EDM-and-R&B pop reinvention, home to 'Sorry'. Polished and huge. His commercial peak.

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     The Velvet RopeJanet Jackson

     The Velvet Rope

     Janet Jackson · 1997 · Pop

     An intimate, adventurous record of identity and desire, her most personal. Sleek and acclaimed. A creative high.

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     Tragic KingdomNo Doubt

     Tragic Kingdom

     No Doubt · 1995 · Pop

     A ska-pop blockbuster of hooks and attitude, home to 'Don't Speak'. Bright and huge. A 90s staple.

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     CharliCharli XCX

     Charli

     Charli XCX · 2019 · Pop

     A forward-thinking pop record of hyperpop edge and guests. Bold and acclaimed. A creative high.

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     Cuz I Love YouLizzo

     Cuz I Love You

     Lizzo · 2019 · Pop

     A brassy, joyful pop-soul peak, home to 'Juice'. Bold and huge. A breakthrough.

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     Hot PinkDoja Cat

     Hot Pink

     Doja Cat · 2019 · Pop

     A playful, genre-hopping pop-R&B peak, home to 'Say So'. Fun and big. A breakthrough.

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     Songs for Swingin' Lovers!Frank Sinatra

     Songs for Swingin' Lovers!

     Frank Sinatra · 1956 · Pop

     Nelson Riddle's arrangements and Sinatra at his most assured — the gold standard of the Capitol years and one of the great pop records.

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