New hot albums

Here are some new hot albums across various genres that have been well-received by critics and fans:

Pop

  1. Taylor Swift - Folklore (July 2020) - A surprise album that explores indie-folk and electro-pop sounds.
  2. Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia (March 2020) - A dance-pop album with a retro vibe.
  3. The Weeknd - After Hours (March 2020) - A dark R&B album with a focus on atmospheric production.

Hip-Hop/Rap

  1. DaBaby - Blame It on Baby (May 2020) - A high-energy album with a mix of trap and melodic flows.
  2. Roddy Ricch - Live Life Fast (December 2020) - A debut album with a focus on melodic rap and introspective lyrics.
  3. Pop Smoke - Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon (July 2020) - A Brooklyn-based rapper's debut album with a gritty, streetwise sound.

Rock

  1. The 1975 - Notes on a Conditional Form (May 2020) - A synth-heavy album with a focus on atmospheric soundscapes.
  2. Arctic Monkeys - Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino (May 2018, but still popular) - A psychedelic rock album with a focus on storytelling.
  3. Panic! At The Disco - Viva Las Vengeance (August 2021) - A pop-rock album with a focus on catchy hooks and theatricality.

Electronic/Dance

  1. Disclosure - Energy (August 2020) - A UK-based duo's third album, featuring a mix of deep house and garage sounds.
  2. Flume - Palaces (May 2020) - An Australian electronic producer's third album, featuring a mix of chillout and dance tracks.
  3. RÜFÜS DU SOL - Surrender (August 2021) - An Australian electronic trio's third album, featuring a mix of indie-dance and synth-pop sounds.

R&B/Soul

  1. The Weeknd - After Hours (March 2020) - Also mentioned in the pop section, this album has a strong R&B influence.
  2. Anderson.Paak - Ventura (April 2019, but still popular) - A soulful album with a focus on R&B and hip-hop.
  3. Kehlani - It Was Good Until It Wasn't (May 2020) - A pop-R&B album with a focus on introspective lyrics and atmospheric production.

These are just a few examples, and there are many more great albums out there. You can explore these genres and artists to find more music that suits your taste!