Adored Albums
These are the albums that I would personally recommend to others.
My criteria? Well: I like the way they sound; I like the way they make me feel; they featured in the background of formative experiences; they have phenomenal lyrics or vocals; they’re tied to specific people, locations or events; I’ve obsessively listened to them for extended periods of time; they’re justcool; I just really, really like the way they sound.
Ordered alphabetically by artist name (except for when it starts with ‘the’, ‘of’ etc.). In case of soundtracks from full-length film or TV, then ordered by title. Hover over the photo with your mouse to get artist name, album title, year, main genre(s), one or two of my favourite tracks with a link to listen to them (if I particularly love the music video, I like to that), and a short description; if you're on mobile, press and hold onto the image and this info will pop up.
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Adele
21
(2011)
Pop, Soul
Rumour Has It
a wave of soft sadness
Against the Current
In Our Bones
(2016)
Pop Rock
Wasteland
really vibrant rock
Andreea Bǎlan
Așa Sunt Eu!
(2004)
Pop Rock
Aparențe
romanian angsty girl punk
Ariana Grande
Thank U, Next
(2019)
Pop
Ghostin
polished, playful pop
Ashnikko
Hi, It's Me
(2019)
Hyper-Pop
Special
over-the-top dripping with hyper confidence
Ashnikko
Demidevil
(2021)
Hyper-Pop
Daisy
cutting and forceful, this debut surpasses her previous EPs
B
Backstreet Boys
Backstreet's Back
(1997)
Soft Rock
Everybody
you weren't cool if you didn't have this on cassette
Band of Skulls
Himalayan
(2014)
Indie Rock
I Feel Like Ten Men, Nine Dead And One Dying
a loud, explosive ride
The Baseballs
Strike
(2009)
Rockabilly
Crazy in Love
fun rockabilly covers
Beauty And The Beast
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
(1991)
Stage & Screen
Transformation
this one has VHS memories
Beauty And The Beast
Original Broadway Cast
(1994)
Stage & Screen
If I Can't Love Her
even more dramatic than the movie
Beyonce
Lemonade
(2016)
R&B, Soul
Don't Hurt Yourself
game-changer in very possible way
Binbir Gece
Official Soundtrack
(2010)
Stage & Screen
Siyah Gece
the music of this Turkish soap opera inspired by 1001 nights is beautiful
Bishop Briggs
Champion
(2019)
Indie Pop
Champion
powerful rage
Neeme Järvi, London Symphony Orchestra
Brahms - Complete Hungarian Dances
(2003)
Classical
Dance no. 2
masterful
Bruno Mars
XXIVK Magic
(2016)
R&B, Funk
Perm
a good funk of a time
C
Capital Cities
In A Tidal Wave of Mystery
(2013)
Indie Rock, Synth
Safe and Sound
triumphant joy
Childish Gambino
Awaken, My Love!
(2017)
R&B, Soul
Me And Your Mama
esotheric vibes
Clare Maguire
Light After Dark
(2011)
Pop Rock
Last Dance
phenomenal, powerful voice
D
Daft Punk
Random Access Memories
(2013)
Electronic, Funk
Within
listened to this on vinyl while laying on a wooden floor
Dorian Electra
Flamboyant
(2019)
Synth Pop
Flamboyant
post-modern queer awakening
Dua Lipa
Future Nostalgia [Moonlight]
(2021)
Dance, Pop
Physical
modern disco revival
E
Ed Sheeran
No.6 Collaborations Project
(2019)
Hip Hop, Pop Rock
Blow
his best work is truly in collabs and feats
Emotional Oranges
The Juice Vol. I
(2019)
R&B
Motion
the smoothest vibes there are
Emotional Oranges
The Juice Vol. II
(2019)
R&B
Iconic
even smoother vibes!
Evanescence
Fallen
(2003)
Rock, Nu Metal
Everybody's Fool
playing this cassette tape on my Walkman when visiting my grandma
F
Fall Out Boy
Save Rock And Roll
(2013)
Rock, Punk
Where Did The Party Go
superbly chaotic visual album
Fergie
Double Dutchess
(2017)
Hip Hop, Pop
Tension
great beats with plenty of attitude
Fiona Apple
Tidal
(1996)
Soft Rock
Carrion
a hard classic
Fiona Apple
The Idler Wheel...
(2012)
Indie
Hot Knife
more experimental - more striking
Fiona Apple
Fetch the Bolt Cutters
(2020)
Art Rock
Shameika
how do you even describe this? you can't - just listen
Flobots
Fight with Tools
(2007)
Hip Hop, Rock
Handlebars
melodic revolutionary poetry
Forbidden
Cast Recording
(2018)
Hip Hop, Pop Rock
Painting in the Rain
great story in this visual album
G
Gang of Youths
Go Farther In Lightness
(2017)
Rock, Punk
Achilles Come Down
expounding on the truths of misery and love
Gang of Youths
angel in realtime.
(2022)
Alt Rock
brothers
a lyrical reflection on grief and loss
Gorillaz
Humanz
(2017)
Electronic, Hip Hop
Busted and Blue
a fun experiment with some excellent guest artists
H
Hadestown
Original Broadway Cast
(2019)
Stage & Screen
Wait for Me (Reprise)
a retelling of a tragedy
Hairspray
Cast Recording
(2007)
Stage & Screen
(You're) Timeless To Me
bouncing all over the stage!
half•alive
3
(2017)
Electronic, Indie Pop
aawake at night
an EP of 3 strongs, and all impeccable
half•alive
Now, Not Yet
(2019)
Electronic, Indie Pop
still feel.
very strong debut album!
half•alive
In Florescence
(2020)
Orchestral, Indie Pop
creature
orchestral versions of previous singles - ethereal!
Halsey
If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power
(2021)
Alternative, Indie
Ya’aburnee
haunting music ripped from the darkness
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Hamilton
Original Broadway Cast
(2016)
Stage & Screen
Non-Stop
a work of power
Hamilton
Mixtape
(2016)
Hip Hop, Pop
Burn
electric retellings of the originals
Harry Styles
Fine Line
(2019)
Brit Pop, Soft Rock
Adore You
joyful bouncy pop
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Heathers
World Premiere Cast
(2014)
Stage & Screen
Dead Girl Walking
a brutally brilliant musical
Heathers
West End Cast
(2019)
Stage & Screen
I Say No
maybe just a little bit more brilliant than the original
The Heavy
The House That Dirt Built
(2009)
Rock, Reggae, Funk
Stuck
a fun, loud time
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Hedwig And The Angry Inch
Cast Recording
(2001)
Stage & Screen
Wicked Little Town (Gnosis Version)
the ultimate journey
Hey Violet
From The Outside
(2017)
Pop Rock
Like Lovers Do
fun sound with clever concepts
Holograf
Holografica
(2000)
Pop Rock
Să Nu-mi Iei Niciodată Dragostea
early aughts Romanian soft rock
Hozier
Hozier
(2015)
Indie Rock
Take Me To Church
poetics set to music
Hozier
Wasteland, Baby!
(2019)
Indie Rock
Dinner & Diatribes
shorter album, but with sharper focus