As the year is almost to an end, it’s time to look back to the timeless compositions of this year that kept the listeners enthralled. This year, many artists have released and released numerous albums and each of them created a buzz in the music industry. Here are the top 10 albums of this year that have made it place in listeners’ hearts to stay and to keep its impact for many coming years.
#1. ‘Sour’ by Olivia Rodrigo
Yes, that’s right! The 18-year old pop star Olivia Rodrigo is revolving at the epitome of the music industry with her latest album ‘Sour’ which was released this year. The singer dropped the first single ‘Driver license’ at the beginning of this year and mesmerized all with a perfect heartbreak pop ballad, filled with clarity and emotions. Olivia is not only an unwavering pop singer but also possesses amazing writing skills which engage listeners especially the gen Z with a blend of melancholy and romance. The tracks like, ‘Déjà vu’, ‘Good 4 U’, etc is currently buzzing through the top charts.
#2. ’30’ by Adele
Getting more powerful and outstanding, Adele makes her comeback in the industry with the latest album ‘30’. The album consists of a total of 12 amazing tracks and each of them reflects the emotional turmoil that the singer has gone through. The songs are well written and contain an ample amount of emotive essence that conveys the story of her personal life, marital issues, and distance with her son. Adele is one of the finest music artists in the industry and she proves it once with the latest album ‘30’.
#3. ‘Montero’ by Lil Nas X
If there is any hot musician currently buzzing through everyone’s social media posts and playlists, that would be no one but Lil Nas X. This versatile rapper cum singer is setting fire with his latest album ‘Montero’. Bold, invigorating, and dash of sultry do not fail to win the hearts of listeners of all ages. Starting from ‘Old Town Road’ to ‘Industry Baby’, Lil Nas X’s striking personality and aura keep sprawling through each of them. This queer pop god is standing with the solidarity of cross-cultural improvisations.
#4. ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ by Tyler, the Creator
‘Call Me If You Get Lost‘ is one of the greatest projects by Tyler, the Creator which is giving a fair competition to other artists this 2021. There are a total of 16 tracks in the album and some of the singles are setting an example in the industry with a united musical effort by many rappers. Youngboy Never Broke Again, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Uzi Vert, Pharrell Williams, 42 Dugg, Lil Wayne, and many others have featured in this album and made it one of the best musical projects by Tyler.
#5. ‘Vice Versa’ by Rauw Alejandro
This is the second LP by Rauw which is following the route of success just like his debut album ‘Afrodisiaco’. The versatile Puerto Rican singer is showing a dynamic approach in this album with some unexpected approaches Bolero, Brazilian Funk, and retro soundscape along with modern improvisations. Churning out the essence of Latin Pop, ‘Todo de Ti’, ‘Cuando Fue’, etc many other tracks are captivating listeners with an explosive reggaeton flavor.
#6. ‘Home Video’ by Lucy Dacus
American singer and songwriter Lucy Dacus does not fall behind as her third studio album ‘Home Video’ is piquing everyone’s interest while enhancing excitement among the listeners. The album contains eleven exquisite singles like, ‘Hot & Heavy’, ‘Cartwheel’, ‘First Time’, etc to name some. Emotive wordplay and prolific vocal skills reflect the artist’s creativity and well-seasoned persona. She utilizes various forms of folklore music and adds her sheer individuality to create something unique. Providing listeners comfort and ease, the tenderness of the album can easily captivate everyone.
#7. ‘Glow On’ by Turnstile
While talking about individual artists, Turnstile is making a difference in the industry; a hard-core punk band from Baltimore. The band is recreating the authentic essence of rock, metal, and punk with modern improvisations to offer more contemporary flavors to the audience. The latest track ‘Glow On’ consists of a total of fifteen chart-busting tracks like, ‘Mystery’, ‘Holiday’, ‘WILD WRLD’, and so on. Incorporating timbale, piano, and electronic grooves; this album is offering diversity and creativity at the same time.
#8. ‘Heaux Tales’ by Jazmine Sullivan
Spreading her musical aura across the world, Jazmine is making a groundbreaking appearance with her latest album ‘Heaux Tales‘. Staring from traditional gospel-based R&B and drilling hip hop swaggers, the album provides a pinch of everything while the artist show-offs her unparallel musicianship. Two of the greatest musical hits from the album, ‘Pick Up Your Feelings’, and ‘Lost One’ are the greatest examples of her musical contributions.
#9. ‘El Madrileño’ by Tangana
Offering listeners a ‘Classic Cuban Melody’, Tangana is captivating everyone with his latest album ‘El Madrileño‘. Showing his creative aura to all, this artist dabbles among multi-genre musical essences which provides an experimental approach to the listeners. Making new discoveries through each composition, the artist is being a triumphant Latin American music artist in the music industry.
#10. ‘Jubilee’ by Japanese Breakfast
Japanese Breakfast is offering something new to the listeners with the third studio album ‘Jubilee’ as the artist said, “I knew that I wanted my third album to be the most drama and the strongest foot forward.” Zauner did a great job in crafting this album where she has gone all out. The tracks like ‘Kokomo, IN’, ‘Paprika’, ‘Posing in Bondage’, etc are some of the best singles from the album.
Every year many artists release several albums and only a few of them get to make their way to the top 10 charts. Hopefully, the coming year will be bringing more exquisite albums while the aforementioned timeless records keep everyone engaged.