The most anticipated albums of 2020
2020 was a great year for music, with many highly anticipated albums released throughout the year. Here are some of the most anticipated albums of 2020:
- Taylor Swift - "Folklore" (July 23, 2020)
After a surprise announcement, Taylor Swift released her eighth studio album, "Folklore", which marked a departure from her typical pop sound and explored a more indie-folk direction.
- The Weeknd - "After Hours" (March 20, 2020)
The Weeknd's fourth studio album, "After Hours", was highly anticipated after the success of his previous album, "My Dear Melancholy,". The album featured a darker, more experimental sound.
- Billie Eilish - "Happier Than Ever" (July 30, 2021, but initially announced for 2020)
Although it was initially announced for 2020, Billie Eilish's second studio album, "Happier Than Ever", was eventually released in 2021. The album featured a more mature sound and explored themes of love, relationships, and self-discovery.
- Kendrick Lamar - "Untitled Unmastered" (March 4, 2020)
Kendrick Lamar's fourth studio album, "Untitled Unmastered", was initially announced for 2020, but it was eventually released in 2021. The album featured a mix of new and unreleased tracks, as well as remixes and collaborations.
- Lana Del Rey - "Chemtrails Over the Country Club" (March 19, 2020)
Lana Del Rey's seventh studio album, "Chemtrails Over the Country Club", was highly anticipated after the success of her previous album, "Norman Fucking Rockwell!". The album featured a dreamy, atmospheric sound and explored themes of love, relationships, and American culture.
- The 1975 - "Notes on a Conditional Form" (May 22, 2020)
The 1975's fifth studio album, "Notes on a Conditional Form", was highly anticipated after the success of their previous album, "A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships". The album featured a mix of indie-rock and electronic elements and explored themes of technology, social media, and modern society.
- Phoebe Bridgers - "Punisher" (June 18, 2020)
Phoebe Bridgers' third studio album, "Punisher", was highly anticipated after the success of her previous album, "Stranger in the Alps". The album featured a more experimental sound and explored themes of love, relationships, and personal growth.
- Fiona Apple - "Fetch the Bolt Cutters" (April 17, 2020)
Fiona Apple's seventh studio album, "Fetch the Bolt Cutters", was highly anticipated after a six-year hiatus. The album featured a more experimental sound and explored themes of love, relationships, and personal growth.
- Tame Impala - "Slow Rush" (February 14, 2020)
Tame Impala's fourth studio album, "Slow Rush", was highly anticipated after the success of their previous album, "Currents". The album featured a mix of psychedelic rock and electronic elements and explored themes of love, relationships, and personal growth.
- Dua Lipa - "Future Nostalgia" (March 27, 2020)
Dua Lipa's second studio album, "Future Nostalgia", was highly anticipated after the success of her debut album. The album featured a mix of pop and dance elements and explored themes of love, relationships, and self-discovery.
These are just a few examples of the many highly anticipated albums released in 2020. The year was marked by a wide range of musical styles and themes, and many of these albums received critical acclaim and commercial success.