What is the best debut pop album of all time?

Which pop artist made the most stunning debut album ever? Pick the record that launched a legendary career.

1

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston's self-titled 1985 debut, one of the best-selling debut albums in history.

2

Madonna

Madonna's 1983 synth-pop debut that launched one of pop's greatest careers.

3

...Baby One More Time

Britney Spears' 1999 global phenomenon that redefined teen pop at the turn of the millennium.

4

Songs in A Minor

Alicia Keys' Grammy-sweeping 2001 debut fusing soul, R&B, and classical piano.

5

SOUR

Olivia Rodrigo's 2021 debut capturing millennial heartbreak and rage.

6

When We All Fall Asleep

Billie Eilish's 2019 debut album recorded in a bedroom that changed pop's sonic palette.

7

Pure Heroine

Lorde's 2013 minimalist debut written almost entirely as a teenager.

8

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's country-pop 2006 debut album that introduced a generational songwriter.

9

19

Adele's 2008 debut blending jazz-inflected soul pop with confessional songwriting.

10

Frank

Amy Winehouse's 2003 debut blending jazz, pop, and hip-hop produced by Salaam Remi.

11

Justified

Justin Timberlake's 2002 pop solo debut that established him as a superstar beyond NSYNC.

12

Kylie

Kylie Minogue's 1988 Stock Aitken Waterman debut that spawned Loco-Motion and I Should Be So Lucky.

13

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey's 1990 self-titled debut featuring her five-octave range and four No. 1 singles.

14

Come Away with Me

Norah Jones' 2002 debut jazz-pop album that won five Grammys including Album of the Year.