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.

Future Nostalgia

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

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Folklore

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

2/14

SOUR

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

3/14

Midnights

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

4/14

Happier Than Ever

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

5/14

Harry's House

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

6/14

30

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

7/14

Renaissance

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

8/14

Short n' Sweet

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

9/14

GUTS

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

10/14

Brat

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

11/14

The Tortured Poets Department

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

12/14

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.

13/14

After Hours

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

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