What is the best pop album of the 2020s so far?

The 2020s have already produced boundary-pushing pop records reflecting a world in flux — from pandemic-era introspection to dancefloor euphoria and genre-blending reinvention. Vote for the definitive pop album of this decade so far.

1

After Hours

The Weeknd's 2020 dark 80s-influenced pop album produced the all-time most-streamed song in Spotify history.

1000pts

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2

Happier Than Ever

Billie Eilish's 2021 sophomore album showcased artistic growth with cinematic pop and introspective lyricism.

666pts

3

SOS

SZA's 2022 expansive pop-R&B album that spent weeks at number one and cemented her status as a leading voice in contemporary pop.

555pts

4

Midnights

Taylor Swift's 2022 synth-pop album broke streaming records upon release and became the fastest-selling album in years.

333pts

5

SOUR

Olivia Rodrigo's 2021 debut capturing teenage heartbreak with a rawness that resonated globally and swept the Grammys.

333pts

6

Renaissance

Beyoncé's 2022 dance-music odyssey celebrating Black queer culture through house, disco, and electronic pop.

333pts

7

GUTS

Olivia Rodrigo's 2023 pop-rock sophomore record that expanded her sonic palette while retaining her confessional spirit.

333pts

8

Brat

Charli XCX's 2024 hyperpop-meets-club-pop album became a cultural phenomenon and a defining sound of the era.

1pts

9

Future Nostalgia

Dua Lipa's 2020 disco-pop triumph that redefined what mainstream pop could sound like and produced several era-defining hits.

1pts

10

Folklore

Taylor Swift's 2020 surprise indie-folk album that won Album of the Year and expanded the boundaries of her artistry.

1pts

11

Harry's House

Harry Styles' 2022 intimate and joyful pop album that won Album of the Year at the Grammys.

1pts

12

30

Adele's devastating 2021 divorce album produced some of the most emotionally resonant pop balladry in years.

1pts

13

Short n' Sweet

Sabrina Carpenter's 2024 breakthrough album featuring sharp lyricism and irresistible pop hooks.

1pts

14

The Tortured Poets Department

Taylor Swift's sprawling 2024 breakup album that broke all-time streaming records and dominated global charts.

1pts