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The 20 Best Pop Albums of 2021

The 20 Best Pop Albums of 2021

The 20 best pop albums of the year radiate with unstoppable playlist power, much-needed sweet escapism, self-reflecting moments, and killer melodies.

Adele Needs No Comeback on ’30’

Adele Needs No Comeback on ’30’

Adele’s new music is far more personal in a way that separates her experiences enough from the public consciousness to provide some much-needed distance.

Adele Returns for More Heartbreak with the Melancholic ’30’

Adele Returns for More Heartbreak with the Melancholic ’30’

Adele’s 30 is an impeccable album with a strong set of songs. But its impact will feel somewhat diminished because we’re getting a very familiar Adele.

The 75 Best Songs of 2011

The 75 Best Songs of 2011

Nostalgia Alert! Jump back a decade and enjoy the best songs of 2011. They are headlined by a synthpop classic, a massive hit from a hot diva, pristine harmonies of a young band headed for greatness.

The Top 10 Definitive Breakup Albums

The Top 10 Definitive Breakup Albums

When you feel bombarded with overpriced consumerism disguised as love, here are ten albums that look at love's hangover.

The Best Pop Singles of 2016

The Best Pop Singles of 2016

Celebrating the songs this year that operated within the constraints of "radio music", truly a genre all its own, and produced excellent results.
Adele: 25

Adele: 25

If you’re not an Adele fan, this album isn’t likely to make you a convert.
Adele – “When We Were Young” (Singles Going Steady)

Adele – “When We Were Young” (Singles Going Steady)

Adele is going more Streisandy here than ever. Like Barbra, Adele favors cinematic, swelling melodies lifted by her aching phrasing.
Adele – “Hello” (Singles Going Steady)

Adele – “Hello” (Singles Going Steady)

The new, ubiquitous Adele single "Hello" has the Singles Going Steady crew divided and taking up sides. We knew this one would generate a lot of debate.
Various Artists: XL Records – Pay Close Attention

Various Artists: XL Records – Pay Close Attention

A concise, pure and punchy pop history lesson.

Why the Grammys Matter

Hashtag Everything: The 2013 Grammy Awards