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Album: Rockferry by Duffy (2008)
Genre: Soul | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Smooth
Format: Album

Description: Rockferry is the debut studio album by Welsh blue-eyed soul singer Duffy, released on 3 March 2008 in the United Kingdom by A&M Records. It was released in the United States by Mercury Records. Duffy worked with several producers and writers on the album, including Bernard Butler, Steve Booker, Jimmy Hogarth and Eg White. The album took four years to record in total.

The album has won a number of awards since its release, including the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 51st annual ceremony (2009). Duffy also won three awards at the 2009 BRIT Awards for her work on Rockferry including Best British Album, whilst Butler was given the Producer's Award.

It was a commercial success, reaching number-one in several music markets. It was the fourth best selling album of 2008 worldwide according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and the highest of that year in the United Kingdom. In the UK the album was still in the top five a full year after its release, spending most of those weeks in the top ten albums, and a significant amount in the top three. In 2010, it was ranked the 22nd best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK.

A total of five singles were released from the album. The first single, "Rockferry" had little impact, whilst the second and lead single internationally, "Mercy", was an international hit, topping over twelve music charts. It was the third-best-selling single of 2008 in the UK. Follow-up single "Warwick Avenue" was another successful single, whilst "Stepping Stone" and "Rain On Your Parade" did not replicate the earlier success.

Rockferry was re-released as a deluxe edition on 24 November 2008 in the UK, preceded by the lead single "Rain on Your Parade" which became the fifth overall single from the album.

Artist Background: Duffy (born 23 June 1984 as Amie Ann Duffy) is a Welsh singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Gwynedd, Wales, she was introduced to Jeannette Lee of Rough Trade Records, which led to her signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 2007. Following the release of the singles "Rockferry" (2007) and "Mercy" (2008), the latter reaching singles charts worldwide, Duffy released her 2008 debut album Rockferry. The album entered the UK Album Chart at number one, and became the best-selling album... Part of the Bangor, Wales music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Emeli Sandé, Joss Stone, Amy Winehouse, Corinne Bailey Rae

Music Scene: Part of the Bangor, Wales music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Soul, Rock/Pop, Smooth, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 3 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Rockferry is the debut studio album by Welsh blue-eyed soul singer Duffy, released on 3 March 2008 in the United Kingdom by A&M Records. It was released in the United States by Mercury Records. Duffy worked with several producers and writers on the album, including Bernard Butler, Steve Booker, Jimmy Hogarth and Eg White. The album took four years to record in total.

The album has won a number of awards since its release, including the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 51st annual ceremony (2009). Duffy also won three awards at the 2009 BRIT Awards for her work on Rockferry including Best British Album, whilst Butler was given the Producer's Award.

It was a commercial success, reaching number-one in several music markets. It was the fourth best selling album of 2008 worldwide according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and the highest of that year in the United Kingdom. In the UK the album was still in the top five a full year after its release, spending most of those weeks in the top ten albums, and a significant amount in the top three. In 2010, it was ranked the 22nd best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK.

A total of five singles were released from the album. The first single, "Rockferry" had little impact, whilst the second and lead single internationally, "Mercy", was an international hit, topping over twelve music charts. It was the third-best-selling single of 2008 in the UK. Follow-up single "Warwick Avenue" was another successful single, whilst "Stepping Stone" and "Rain On Your Parade" did not replicate the earlier success.

Rockferry was re-released as a deluxe edition on 24 November 2008 in the UK, preceded by the lead single "Rain on Your Parade" which became the fifth overall single from the album.

Album: The Romantic by Bruno Mars (2026)
Genre: Pop | Mood: Philosophical
Format: Album

Related Artists: Ne-Yo, Usher, Charlie Puth

Music Scene: Part of the Honolulu, Hawaii, USA music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, Philosophical, 2020s, Album


Album: The Greatest Hits by Simply Red (2011)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Simply Red is an English pop band, formed in the mid 1980s. Simply Red's roots originate from the notorious 1976 Sex Pistols gig at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester. Manchester art student Mick Hucknall was one of the many young music fans present (along with original members of The Fall, Joy Division, The Smiths and Buzzcocks) who was inspired to form a band after witnessing that gig. The first incarnation of the band was a punk group called The Frantic Elevators. This band existed f... Part of the Manchester, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Lisa Stansfield, George Michael, Paul Young, Lionel Richie

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2010s, Compilation


Album: The Boys Of Dungeon Lane by Paul McCartney

Description: "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" is the twentieth solo studio album by English musician Paul McCartney, released on 29 May 2026 through Capitol Records. It was co-produced with Andrew Watt, with recording sessions beginning in 2021. The album was announced on 26 March 2026, alongside the release of its lead single, "Days We Left Behind". A second single, "Home to Us", features Ringo Starr on drums and vocals. The album’s title originates from the lyric "the boys of Dungeon Lane", which appears in the song "In Liverpool", an early demo associated with McCartney’s 1993 album "Off the Ground". Dungeon Lane <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Paul+McCartney/The+Boys+Of+Dungeon+Lane">Read more on Last.fm</a>.

Related Artists: John Lennon, The Beatles, Ringo Starr, Wings

Music Scene: Part of the Liverpool, England music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.


"The Boys of Dungeon Lane" is the twentieth solo studio album by English musician Paul McCartney, released on 29 May 2026 through Capitol Records. It was co-produced with Andrew Watt, with recording sessions beginning in 2021. The album was announced on 26 March 2026, alongside the release of its lead single, "Days We Left Behind". A second single, "Home to Us", features Ringo Starr on drums and vocals. The album’s title originates from the lyric "the boys of Dungeon Lane", which appears in the song "In Liverpool", an early demo associated with McCartney’s 1993 album "Off the Ground". Dungeon Lane <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Paul+McCartney/The+Boys+Of+Dungeon+Lane">Read more on Last.fm</a>.

Album: The Essential Michael Jackson by Michael Jackson (2005)
Genre: Pop
Record Label: Epic/Legacy
Format: album

Artist Background: Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Called the King of Pop, his contributions to music and dance, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5 in 1964, and began hi... Part of the Indiana, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: The Jacksons, The Jackson 5, 3T, Janet Jackson

Music Scene: Part of the Indiana, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, 2000s, album, Epic/Legacy


Album: Inferno by Boards of Canada

Description: Inferno is the fifth album by the Scottish duo Boards of Canada, following on from their 2013 release Tomorrow's Harvest. It was announced with the track "Tape 05", which fans erroneously linked to the track "Father and Son", but the track was later revealed to correspond to "Deep Time". After this, the single "Introit/Prophecy at 1420 MHz" was released, to acclaim. In their review of the album, Uncut heavily praised it, saying it was: "a brilliant album that doubles down on Boards of Canada's core strengths and finds room to move their music forward". <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Boards+of+Canada/Inferno">Read more on Last.fm</a>.

Related Artists: Aphex Twin, Casino Versus Japan, Autechre, Slag Boom Van Loon

Music Scene: Part of the Edinburgh, Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Ambient movement. Known for Electronic style.


Inferno is the fifth album by the Scottish duo Boards of Canada, following on from their 2013 release Tomorrow's Harvest. It was announced with the track "Tape 05", which fans erroneously linked to the track "Father and Son", but the track was later revealed to correspond to "Deep Time". After this, the single "Introit/Prophecy at 1420 MHz" was released, to acclaim. In their review of the album, Uncut heavily praised it, saying it was: "a brilliant album that doubles down on Boards of Canada's core strengths and finds room to move their music forward". <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Boards+of+Canada/Inferno">Read more on Last.fm</a>.

Album: ICEMAN by Drake

Description: ICEMAN is the ninth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released by OVO Sound and Republic Records on May 15, 2026. The album serves as a follow-up to Drake's collaborative album, Some Sexy Songs 4 U; it also marks his first full-length solo release since his eighth album, For All the Dogs, and since his feud with Kendrick Lamar. The album was promoted by three singles: "What Did I Miss?", "Which One" featuring British rapper Central Cee, and "Dog House" featuring American rapper Yeat and singer Julia Wolf. Each single was preceded by a livestream on YouTube, "What <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Drake/ICEMAN">Read more on Last.fm</a>.

Related Artists: PARTYNEXTDOOR, DJ Khaled, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez

Music Scene: Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.


ICEMAN is the ninth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released by OVO Sound and Republic Records on May 15, 2026. The album serves as a follow-up to Drake's collaborative album, Some Sexy Songs 4 U; it also marks his first full-length solo release since his eighth album, For All the Dogs, and since his feud with Kendrick Lamar. The album was promoted by three singles: "What Did I Miss?", "Which One" featuring British rapper Central Cee, and "Dog House" featuring American rapper Yeat and singer Julia Wolf. Each single was preceded by a livestream on YouTube, "What <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Drake/ICEMAN">Read more on Last.fm</a>.

Album: The Art of Loving by Olivia Dean (2025)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Olivia Lauryn Dean (born 14 March 1999) is an English singer. She began her career working in collaboration with Rudimental. She was named Amazon Music's 2021 breakthrough artist of the year and recorded an exclusive version of Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song" for Amazon's 2021 Christmas Originals line-up, which charted at number 19 in the UK singles chart Part of the Greater London, England music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era.

Related Artists: Nectar Woode, Joy Crookes, Joesef, Eloïse

Music Scene: Part of the Greater London, England music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era.

Tags: 2020s, Album


Album: Thriller by Michael Jackson (1982)
Genre: Pop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Quirky
Record Label: Epic
Format: Album

Description: Thriller is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released on November 30, 1982, by Epic Records as the follow-up to Jackson's critically and commercially successful 1979 album Off the Wall. Thriller explores similar genres to those of Off the Wall, including pop, R&B, rock, post-disco and adult contemporary music.
Recording sessions took place between April and November 1982 at Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California, with a production budget of $750,000, assisted by producer Quincy Jones. Of the nine tracks on the album, four of them were written by Jackson himself. Seven singles were released from the album, all of which reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Three of the singles had music videos released. "Baby Be Mine" and "The Lady in My Life" were the only tracks that were not released as singles. In just over a year, Thriller became-and currently remains-the best-selling album of all time, with sales estimated by various sources as being between 65 and 110 million copies worldwide, and is also tied with Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) by the Eagles as the best-selling album in the United States. The album won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards at the 1984 Grammys.
Thriller enabled Jackson to break down racial barriers via his appearances on MTV and meeting with President of the United States Ronald Reagan at the White House. The album was one of the first to use music videos as successful promotional tools-the videos for "Thriller", "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" all received regular rotation on MTV. In 2001, a special edition issue of the album was released, which contains additional audio interviews, a demo recording and the song "Someone In the Dark", which was a Grammy-winning track from the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial storybook. In 2008, the album was reissued again as Thriller 25, containing re-mixes that feature contemporary artists, a previously unreleased song and a DVD.
Thriller ranked number 20 on Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2003, and was listed by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers at number three in its Definitive 200 Albums of All Time. The Thriller album was included in the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry of culturally significant recordings, and the Thriller video was included in the National Film Preservation Board's National Film Registry of "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant films". In 2012, Slant Magazine listed the album at #1 on its list of "Best Albums of the 1980s".

Artist Background: Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Called the King of Pop, his contributions to music and dance, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5 in 1964, and began hi... Part of the Indiana, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: The Jacksons, The Jackson 5, 3T, Janet Jackson

Music Scene: Part of the Indiana, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, Rock/Pop, Quirky, 1980s, Album, Epic

Additional Context: Sales figures: 65000000. Rating score: 9. Based on 13 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Thriller is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released on November 30, 1982, by Epic Records as the follow-up to Jackson's critically and commercially successful 1979 album Off the Wall. Thriller explores similar genres to those of Off the Wall, including pop, R&B, rock, post-disco and adult contemporary music.
Recording sessions took place between April and November 1982 at Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California, with a production budget of $750,000, assisted by producer Quincy Jones. Of the nine tracks on the album, four of them were written by Jackson himself. Seven singles were released from the album, all of which reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Three of the singles had music videos released. "Baby Be Mine" and "The Lady in My Life" were the only tracks that were not released as singles. In just over a year, Thriller became-and currently remains-the best-selling album of all time, with sales estimated by various sources as being between 65 and 110 million copies worldwide, and is also tied with Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) by the Eagles as the best-selling album in the United States. The album won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards at the 1984 Grammys.
Thriller enabled Jackson to break down racial barriers via his appearances on MTV and meeting with President of the United States Ronald Reagan at the White House. The album was one of the first to use music videos as successful promotional tools-the videos for "Thriller", "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" all received regular rotation on MTV. In 2001, a special edition issue of the album was released, which contains additional audio interviews, a demo recording and the song "Someone In the Dark", which was a Grammy-winning track from the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial storybook. In 2008, the album was reissued again as Thriller 25, containing re-mixes that feature contemporary artists, a previously unreleased song and a DVD.
Thriller ranked number 20 on Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2003, and was listed by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers at number three in its Definitive 200 Albums of All Time. The Thriller album was included in the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry of culturally significant recordings, and the Thriller video was included in the National Film Preservation Board's National Film Registry of "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant films". In 2012, Slant Magazine listed the album at #1 on its list of "Best Albums of the 1980s".

Album: The Great Divide by Noah Kahan (2026)
Format: Album

Related Artists: Hozier, The Lumineers, Caamp

Music Scene: Part of the Strafford, Vermont, U.S. music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2020s, Album


Album: EI8HT by Shinedown (2026)
Format: Album

Related Artists: Theory of a Deadman, Pop Evil, Seether, Saint Asonia

Music Scene: Part of the Jacksonville, USA music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Alternative Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: 2020s, Album


Album: 50 Years - Don't Stop by Fleetwood Mac (2018)
Genre: Rock
Record Label: Rhino/Warner Records
Format: album

Artist Background: Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band formed in 1967 in London. The only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood. Despite band founder Peter Green naming the group by combining the surnames of two of his former bandmates (Fleetwood, McVie) from John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, bassist John McVie played neither on their first single nor at their first concerts. The keyboardist, Christine McVie, who joined the band in 1970 while married to John McVie, a... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, Heart

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, 2010s, album, Rhino/Warner Records


Album: Bad by Michael Jackson (1987)
Genre: Pop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Quirky
Record Label: Epic
Format: Album

Description: Bad is the seventh studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. The album was released on August 31, 1987 by Epic/CBS Records, nearly five years after Jackson's previous studio album, Thriller, which went on to become the world's best-selling album. Bad itself has sold between 30 to 45 million copies worldwide, shipped 8 million units in the United States alone, and has been cited as one of the best selling albums of all time. The album produced five Hot 100 number ones, the first album to do so. Similar to Jackson's previous music material, the album's music features elements of R&B, pop and rock.

Bad was recorded during the first half of 1987. The lyrical themes on the record relate to paranoia, romance and self-improvement. Bad is widely regarded as having cemented Jackson's status as one of the most successful artists of the 1980s, as well as enhancing his solo career and being one of the best musical projects of his career. Nine of the eleven songs on Bad were released as singles; one was a promotional single and another was released outside of the United States and Canada. Five of the singles hit number one in the United States, while a sixth charted within the top-ten, and a seventh charted within the top-twenty on the Hot 100. The single that was released outside of the United States and Canada was commercially successful, charting within the top ten and top twenty in multiple territories. Bad peaked at number one in seven countries, as well as charting within the top twenty in other territories. The only song on the album which wasn't released as a single nor had a music video for was "Just Good Friends".

Bad saw Jackson exercise even more artistic freedom than he did with his two previous Epic releases (Off the Wall and Thriller). On Bad, Jackson composed nine of the album's eleven tracks and received co-producer credit for the entire album. The album continued Jackson's commercial success in the late 1980s and garnered six Grammy Award nominations, winning two. Aside from commercial success the album also received critical acclaim from contemporary critics. Bad was ranked number 43 in the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time of the MTV Generation in 2009 by VH1 and number 202 in Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The album marked the final collaboration between Jackson and producer Quincy Jones. In addition, Jackson scored five number ones from Bad, making him the first of only two artists in the chart's history to amass five number-one singles from one album. This feat would not be equaled for 23 years when Katy Perry did the same with her album Teenage Dream.

Artist Background: Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Called the King of Pop, his contributions to music and dance, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5 in 1964, and began hi... Part of the Indiana, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: The Jacksons, The Jackson 5, 3T, Janet Jackson

Music Scene: Part of the Indiana, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, Rock/Pop, Quirky, 1980s, Album, Epic

Additional Context: Sales figures: 45000000. Rating score: 7. Based on 10 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Bad is the seventh studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. The album was released on August 31, 1987 by Epic/CBS Records, nearly five years after Jackson's previous studio album, Thriller, which went on to become the world's best-selling album. Bad itself has sold between 30 to 45 million copies worldwide, shipped 8 million units in the United States alone, and has been cited as one of the best selling albums of all time. The album produced five Hot 100 number ones, the first album to do so. Similar to Jackson's previous music material, the album's music features elements of R&B, pop and rock.

Bad was recorded during the first half of 1987. The lyrical themes on the record relate to paranoia, romance and self-improvement. Bad is widely regarded as having cemented Jackson's status as one of the most successful artists of the 1980s, as well as enhancing his solo career and being one of the best musical projects of his career. Nine of the eleven songs on Bad were released as singles; one was a promotional single and another was released outside of the United States and Canada. Five of the singles hit number one in the United States, while a sixth charted within the top-ten, and a seventh charted within the top-twenty on the Hot 100. The single that was released outside of the United States and Canada was commercially successful, charting within the top ten and top twenty in multiple territories. Bad peaked at number one in seven countries, as well as charting within the top twenty in other territories. The only song on the album which wasn't released as a single nor had a music video for was "Just Good Friends".

Bad saw Jackson exercise even more artistic freedom than he did with his two previous Epic releases (Off the Wall and Thriller). On Bad, Jackson composed nine of the album's eleven tracks and received co-producer credit for the entire album. The album continued Jackson's commercial success in the late 1980s and garnered six Grammy Award nominations, winning two. Aside from commercial success the album also received critical acclaim from contemporary critics. Bad was ranked number 43 in the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time of the MTV Generation in 2009 by VH1 and number 202 in Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The album marked the final collaboration between Jackson and producer Quincy Jones. In addition, Jackson scored five number ones from Bad, making him the first of only two artists in the chart's history to amass five number-one singles from one album. This feat would not be equaled for 23 years when Katy Perry did the same with her album Teenage Dream.

Album: SE9 Part 1 by Skye Newman (2025)
Record Label: Columbia
Format: Digital Media

Tags: 2020s, Digital Media, Columbia


Album: +-=÷× (Tour Collection: Live) by Ed Sheeran (2024)
Genre: Pop
Record Label: Atlantic Records UK
Format: album

Artist Background: Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran (born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was born in Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk. He dropped out of school at 16, and moved to London the following year, in 2008, to pursue a career in music. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project, which caught the attention of Elton John and Jamie Foxx. After signing with Asylum Records, his debut album, + (... Part of the Halifax, England music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Lewis Capaldi, James Arthur, Shawn Mendes, Calum Scott

Music Scene: Part of the Halifax, England music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, 2020s, album, Atlantic Records UK


Album: Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. by Harry Styles (2026)
Genre: indie pop
Record Label: Columbia
Format: CD

Description: limited edition casebook

Artist Background: Harry Edward Style (born 1 February 1994) is an English singer and songwriter. He is known as a member of the pop boy band One Direction. He made his debut as a singer with his band White Eskimo, who performed locally in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. In 2010, Styles auditioned as a solo artist for the British television series The X Factor. After being eliminated as a solo performer, Styles was brought back into the competition, along with four other contestants, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payn... Part of the Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Musical Influences: Anne Styles

Related Artists: Louis Tomlinson, One Direction, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne

Music Scene: Part of the Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: indie pop, 2020s, CD, Columbia


Album: The Ones That Got the Plays by Katy Perry (2026)
Record Label: Capitol Records
Format: Digital Media

Artist Background: Artist from US, known for bubblegum pop, dance-pop, disco, electropop, pop

Related Artists: Rihanna, Bebe Rexha, Dua Lipa, Ava Max

Music Scene: Part of the Santa Barbara, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2020s, Digital Media, Capitol Records


Album: The Highlights (Deluxe) by The Weeknd (2024)
Genre: R&B/Soul
Record Label: Universal Republic Records
Format: album

Artist Background: Abel Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), better known by his stage name The Weeknd, is a Canadian R&B recording artist and record producer from Toronto, Ontario. He began recording songs under the stage name The Weeknd and uploading them to YouTube in late 2010, though his identity was initially unknown. In March 2011, The Weeknd released a nine-song free album, House of Balloons, which was critically acclaimed. The title track is based on a sample of Siouxsie and the Banshees' hit single "Happ... Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Tory Lanez, Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Don Toliver

Music Scene: Part of the Toronto, Canada music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with R&B movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: R&B/Soul, 2020s, album, Universal Republic Records


Album: You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) by Alex Warren (2024)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Alexander Warren Hughes (born September 18, 2000) is an American singer, songwriter, YouTuber, and influencer. He was a founding member of the collaborative TikTok group the Hype House from 2019 to 2022. He began independently releasing music in 2021 before getting signed to Atlantic Records the following year. His 2024 single "Burning Down" from his debut EP, You'll Be Alright, Kid (2024), was his first song to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His 2025 single "Ordinary" peaked at the t... Associated with Indie Pop movement.

Related Artists: Myles Smith, Mark Ambor, Dean Lewis

Music Scene: Associated with Indie Pop movement.

Tags: 2020s, Album


Album: Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande (2016)
Genre: Pop | Style: Urban/R&B | Mood: Happy
Record Label: Universal Records
Format: Album

Description: Dangerous Woman is the third studio album by American singer Ariana Grande and was released on May 20, 2016, by Republic Records. 
Grande began recording songs for the album soon after the completion of her sophomore album, My Everything (2014), and continued throughout the summer and fall of 2015, between stops on her Honeymoon Tour, with her friends Tommy Brown and Victoria Monet.
The album was originally titled Moonlight.  On Jimmy Kimmel Live! in January 2016 Grande revealed that she was no longer sure of the name, and that she might re-title the album after another song on the album. She announced the new title of the album, Dangerous Woman, on February 22, 2016,

Artist Background: Ariana Grande-Butera (born June 26, 1993), known professionally as Ariana Grande (/ˌɑriːˈɑːnə ˈɡrɑːndeɪ/), is an American singer and actress. She began her career in the Broadway musical 13, before landing the role of Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon television series Victorious in 2009. After four seasons, the show ended, and Grande starred in the spinoff, Sam & Cat, which ended in 2014. She has also appeared in other theatre, television, and film roles and lent her voice to anim... Part of the Boca Raton, Florida music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Related Artists: Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Beer, Cynthia Erivo, SZA

Music Scene: Part of the Boca Raton, Florida music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Tags: Pop, Urban/R&B, Happy, 2010s, Album, Universal Records

Additional Context: Based on 7 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Dangerous Woman is the third studio album by American singer Ariana Grande and was released on May 20, 2016, by Republic Records. 
Grande began recording songs for the album soon after the completion of her sophomore album, My Everything (2014), and continued throughout the summer and fall of 2015, between stops on her Honeymoon Tour, with her friends Tommy Brown and Victoria Monet.
The album was originally titled Moonlight.  On Jimmy Kimmel Live! in January 2016 Grande revealed that she was no longer sure of the name, and that she might re-title the album after another song on the album. She announced the new title of the album, Dangerous Woman, on February 22, 2016,

Album: Papercuts by Linkin Park (2024)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, the band rose to international fame with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2005 and multi-platinum in several other countries. Its following studio album, Meteora, continued the band's success, topping the Billboard 200 album chart in 2003, and was followed by extensive touring and charity work around the world. In 2003, MTV2 named Linkin Park the sixth-greatest band ... Part of the California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Mike Shinoda, Dead By Sunrise, Grey Daze, Dead Sara

Music Scene: Part of the California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2020s, Compilation


Album: Live from Mexico by Dua Lipa (2026)
Record Label: Warner Records
Format: 12" Vinyl

Artist Background: Artist from GB, known for alternative pop, boogie, contemporary r&b, dance-pop, dream pop

Musical Influences: Dukagjin Lipa

Related Artists: Ava Max, Katy Perry, Silk City, Tove Lo

Music Scene: Part of the London, UK music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with Indie Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2020s, 12" Vinyl, Warner Records


Album: Man's Best Friend by Sabrina Carpenter (2025)
Record Label: Island
Format: Album

Artist Background: Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter (born May 11, 1999) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Carpenter made her acting debut with an appearance in the crime series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and received recognition for her recurring role as a young Chloe Goodwin in The Goodwin Games. She had her breakthrough starring as Maya Hart in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014-2017); she also appeared in the television film Adventures in Babysitting (2016) for the network. Carpent... Part of the Lehigh Valley,USA music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Manufactured Pop style.

Related Artists: Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, Madison Beer, Tate McRae

Music Scene: Part of the Lehigh Valley,USA music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Manufactured Pop style.

Tags: 2020s, Album, Island


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