Albums from the 2010s

The 2010s ushered in a rather bewildering landscape of music, where genres blurred like the lines between a bad haircut and a questionable fashion choice. Streaming services became the new record shops, meaning that basically every teenager had access to the music of the world without ever needing to leave the comfort of their bedroom—or, more likely, their parents' Wi-Fi. Meanwhile, the rise of social media meant that musicians could share their thoughts on everything from breakfast to existential dread, often whilst surrounded by avant-garde album art that made you question your own sense of reality. It was a decade that celebrated both pioneers and pop stars, making the airwaves a glorious jumble of autotune and authenticity, with the occasional meme tossed in for good measure.