From start to finish, the band’s debut affair utterly glows, with its aural atmosphere that is constantly scintillating, building and bursting with sonic energy in incessant crescendoing wah-wah bliss.

The songs featured here feel authentic and expertly executed, and even the songs that seemed geared toward pop success don’t clash with the group’s sensibilities.

Latifah’s second studio affair is a positivity-dominant set of R&B, dance, funk, and reggae that tested the limits of hip-hop while reinforcing the vitality of the female voice in the genre.

On their stirring sophomore album, the group maintained their approach that they’d utilized on their debut album (1990’s ‘Holy Intellect’), while improving lyrically and musically.

Three decades on and despite loads of unwarranted criticism, Jamiroquai’s terrific third studio album still sounds as fresh and invigorating as ever.

‘Modern Times’ mourns a musical idiom by giving it another good try, because if it’s in your bones, that’s how you grieve stuff anyway.

Though each song is produced beautifully and presented exquisitely throughout Cleo Sol’s fifth studio affair, some feel like a retread of ground already covered.

The thematic successor to 2005’s ‘Confessions On A Dance Floor,’ Madonna’s new album embraces a narrative, memoir-like vibe, which grants it a palpable sense of story.

The band’s sixth studio album harkens back to the raw punk DNA of their first two albums, while still infusing it in parts with the crooning polish of their later records.

‘Middle of Nowhere’ finds the lucid Musgraves embracing the uncertainty of change and the freedom of solitude, while affording herself the space and grace to capture this transitional period of her life through song.

Never afraid to marry the personal with the political, Tori Amos’ ‘In Times of Dragons’ embraces a message of perseverance without cynicism amidst the crises perpetuated by the current regime.

What defines this sophomore effort is a sense of assuredness—she navigates subject matters, musical styles and vocal delivery with aplomb, conquering all in her wake.

Explore Hazel English’s new ‘Conversations’ EP now.

Add Erykah Badu & The Alchemist’s new collaborative album ‘Before The World Blows’ to your record collection now.

Add Little Big Town’s new album ‘It’s A Dying Art’ to your record collection now.

Add the reissue of Kylie Minogue's debut album 'Kylie’ (1988) to your record collection now.

Add the expanded reissue of Prince & The New Power Generation's 'Diamonds And Pearls’ (1991) to your record collection now.

Reserve your copy of Ivy’s reissued debut album ‘Realistic’ (1995) now.

“Witch Doctor” is lifted from the pair’s forthcoming collaborative album due in stores August 28th

“Phone Booth” showcases English’s penchant for crafting wistful, melodically rich compositions perfectly suited to soundtrack your latest summer-dazed daydreams.

Listen to A.G. Sully’s new single “Dive In.”

“I Feel So Free” is the first preview of Madonna’s forthcoming album ‘Confessions II,’ due in stores July 3rd.

“Finest Feelings” is the first single to be lifted from Merritt’s forthcoming album ‘Sugar,’ due in stores June 26th.

“Dry Spell” is the first single to be lifted from Musgraves’ forthcoming sixth studio album ‘Middle of Nowhere,’ due in stores May 1st.

The hip-hop legend’s new album ‘Leopard Eats Face’ is available now.

“Music has done wonderful things in my life and helped me in so many situations,” Dawn confides. “It’s quite a sacred thing.”

Blu & Exile’s new album ‘Love (the) Ominous World’ is a grand testament to the enduring power of their creative partnership.

In its ambitious scope and exquisite execution, Lowe’s ‘Lover, Other’ exemplifies the vitality of the album format and demands to be heard as a complete body of work.

In conjunction with the release of their new album ‘Stifled Creativity,’ the dynamic production duo Da Beatminerz sat down with Albumism’s Jesse Ducker to reflect upon their prolific career.

Róisín Murphy’s sixth studio album ‘Hit Parade’ is available in stores and on streaming platforms for your listening pleasure now.

Another year in new music is nearly in the books, so it’s high time to select the top albums of 2025. Discover how you can help determine Albumism’s end-of-year album rankings.

Lionel Richie has crafted many memorable albums, but which ones are your favorites?

Even the most cursory scan of the selections showcased here reveals just how unique and varied our staff’s musical tastes are.

Explore our writers & readers’ consensus selections for the 50 best albums released in 2025.

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