Despite a global pandemic, musicians were far more active in 2021 and had time to create their finest work. It resulted in some of the best albums in years.
The 20 best pop albums of the year radiate with unstoppable playlist power, much-needed sweet escapism, self-reflecting moments, and killer melodies.
The charity concert went global and included sets from Coldplay, Billie Eilish, BTS, and more as it sought commitments on climate change, vaccine equality, and other social causes.
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