swap_horiz Make It Big Alternatives

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Rubber Soul

Rubber Soul is the sixth studio album by the English rock band the Beatles, released in December 1965. It marked a signi...

British Pop 1960S Folk Pop The Beatles

9.4 Excellent

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Renaissance

Renaissance is the seventh studio album by American singer Beyoncé, released on July 29, 2022, by Parkwood Entertainment...

Dance Pop House Beyoncé 2020S

9.4 Excellent

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Janet Jackson - Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814

Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 is the singer's fourth studio album, released on September 19, 1989, by A&M Records....

Pop 1980S Janet Jackson New Jack Swing

9.3 Excellent

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Michael Jackson - Thriller

Michael Jackson’s *Thriller*, released in 1982, remains the world's best-selling album. This iconic pop record significa...

Pop 1980S Jackson Funk Pop

9.2 Excellent

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Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation 1814

Janet Jackson’s *Rhythm Nation 1814*, released in 1989, presents a unique pop album exploring themes of social injustice...

Pop 1980S New Jack Janet

9.2 Excellent

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Prince and the Revolution - Purple Rain

Prince and the Revolution’s *Purple Rain* is a landmark pop-funk album released in 1984. It accompanied the film of the...

Pop 1980S Prince Funk Pop

9.2 Excellent

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Dusty in Memphis

Dusty in Memphis is a studio album by British singer Dusty Springfield, released in 1969 by Atlantic Records. The album...

British Pop 1960S Soul Pop Dusty Springfield

9.2 Excellent

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Like a Prayer

Like a Prayer is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released in 1989. The album represents a...

Madonna 1980S Dance Pop Pop Rock

9.0 Excellent

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Rhythm Nation 1814

Rhythm Nation 1814 is the fourth studio album by American singer Janet Jackson, released in September 1989 on A&M Record...

1980S Dance Pop Janet Jackson New Jack Swing

9.0 Excellent

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Michael Jackson - Bad

Michael Jackson’s *Bad* (1987) remains a landmark pop album. It achieved unprecedented success with its string of hit si...

Pop 1980S Dance Pop Jackson

8.9 Great

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Pet Shop Boys - Actually

The Pet Shop Boys’ “Actually” is a significant pop album released in 1987. It showcased the duo's innovative blend of sy...

1980S Dance Pop Synth Pop Psb

8.6 Great

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Bad

Released in 1987, "Bad" is the seventh studio album by American recording artist Michael Jackson. Produced in collaborat...

1980S Dance Pop Michael Jackson Rb Pop

8.6 Great

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Pet Shop Boys - Please

The Pet Shop Boys’ 1986 album *Please* established the duo as a significant force in British pop music. Featuring the ic...

1980S Dance Pop Synth Pop Psb

8.4 Great

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Face Value

Face Value is the debut solo studio album by English drummer and singer Phil Collins, released in 1981. The record is he...

British Pop 1980S Pop Rock Phil Collins

8.2 Great

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True Blue

True Blue is the third studio album by American recording artist Madonna, released in 1986. The record was co-produced b...

Madonna 1980S Dance Pop Pop Rock

8.2 Great

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Madonna - True Blue

Madonna’s True Blue, released in 1986, is a significant pop album marked by widespread popularity and numerous chart-top...

Pop Madonna 1980S Dance Pop

8.0 Great

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Like a Virgin

Like a Virgin is the second studio album by American pop singer Madonna, released in 1984 by Sire Records. The album was...

Madonna 1980S Dance Pop Electropop

7.9 Good

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Wham! - Make It Big

Make It Big is the second studio album by the English pop duo Wham!, released in 1984 on Epic Records. Comprising George...

Pop 1980S Dance Pop Wham

7.6 Good

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Madonna - Like a Virgin

Like a Virgin is Madonna's second studio album, released in 1984 by Sire Records. Produced principally by Nile Rodgers,...

Pop Madonna 1980S Dance Pop

7.5 Good

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Kylie

Kylie is Kylie Minogue's 1988 debut album, produced by Stock Aitken Waterman and notable for launching the Australian si...

1980S Dance Pop Kylie Minogue Australian Pop

6.8 Fair