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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.

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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: Middle of Nowhere by Kacey Musgraves (2026)
Format: Album

Related Artists: Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood

Music Scene: Part of the Golden, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Country movement.

Tags: 2020s, Album


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: FENIAN by KNEECAP (2026)
Format: Album

Music Scene: Part of the Belfast music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with Rap movement.

Tags: 2020s, Album


Album: Sweat by Melanie C (2026)
Format: Album

Related Artists: Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Spice Girls, Victoria Beckham

Music Scene: Part of the Whiston, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2020s, Album


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: 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: Middle of Nowhere by Kacey Musgraves (2026)
Record Label: Lost Highway
Format: 12" Vinyl

Description: whiskey colored vinyl, signed

Artist Background: Artist from US, known for alternative country, americana, contemporary country, country, country pop

Musical Influences: Craig Musgraves, Karen Musgraves, Kelly Christine Sutton

Related Artists: Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood

Music Scene: Part of the Golden, Texas music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Country movement.

Tags: 2020s, 12" Vinyl, Lost Highway


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: 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: +-=÷× (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: 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: In Times of Dragons by Tori Amos (2026)
Format: Album

Related Artists: PJ Harvey, Kate Bush, Liz Phair, Sarah McLachlan

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

Tags: 2020s, Album


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: 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


Album: THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. by RAYE (2026)
Genre: Pop
Format: Album

Related Artists: Jorja Smith, Mabel

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

Tags: Pop, 2020s, Album


Album: Short n' Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter (2024)
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


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: ARIRANG by BTS (2026)
Genre: k-pop
Record Label: Def Jam Recordings
Format: Digital Media

Description: clean

Artist Background: Artist from KR, known for dance, k-pop, pop, k-pop

Music Scene: Part of the South Korea music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with K-Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: k-pop, 2020s, Digital Media, Def Jam Recordings


Album: Stick Season by Noah Kahan (2022)
Record Label: Republic Records
Format: Album

Artist Background: Noah Kahan (born January 1, 1997) is an American singer-songwriter of folk-infused pop who signed to Republic Records in 2017. Kahan released his first single, "Young Blood" on January 27, 2017, and released four other singles over the course of 2017. His fans are known as "busyheads". Kahan made his television debut in 2018 on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert performing the single "Hurt Somebody". Kahan released his debut Extended Play (EP) carrying the same name in January 2018, including... Part of the Strafford, Vermont, U.S. music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

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, Republic Records


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