2020 pop albums | The Musical Hype

Ariana Grande, Positions (Deluxe) | Album Review

Ariana Grande releases Positions (Deluxe), adding five additional songs, expanding her sixth studio album to a total of 19 tracks.

Grammy winner Dua Lipa continues her shine on the expanded version of her sophomore LP, Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition).

Shawn Mendes begins the transition from heartthrob to fully grown adult on his fourth studio album, Wonder.

After being delayed, Love Goes, the third album by Sam Smith arrives with its fair share of moments, though fails to supplant his past work.

While Positions is no thank, u next, Grammy-winner Ariana Grande still delivers a compelling, enjoyable, & well-rounded sixth studio LP.

South African/Australian pop standout Troye Sivan delivers an alluring, short but sweet, six-song EP with In a Dream.

In the midst of a global pandemic, Charli XCX delivers a brief, but creative and intriguing ‘quarantine’ pop album with how i’m feeling now.

Alec Benjamin delivers an enjoyable, honest, and well-rounded debut album with These Two Windows, running a succinct 10 tracks/28 minutes.

Pop singer/songwriter Trevor Daniel definitely delivers a ‘vibe’ on his brief but entertaining debut album, Nicotine.

Grammy-winning pop artist Dua Lipa doesn’t disappoint in the least on her incredibly engaging sophomore album, Future Nostalgia.

On his brilliant sophomore album, Dreaming of David, Ryan Beatty is more ambitious, while maintaining incredible authenticity.

Selena Gomez steps up her game on her sixth studio album, Rare, simultaneously conveying emotion and honesty and dropping pop bops.