Good Girl Gone Bad cover

Released 19 years ago this June

Good Girl Gone Bad

Rihanna · 2007

85 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · reggae

A vibrant blend of pop, dance, and R&B that showcases Rihanna's evolving sound and confidence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dance floor anthems for celebration
  • emotional peaks and valleys
  • vibrant energy for social gatherings
  • earworm hooks for sing-alongs
  • dynamic journey with varied pacing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek cohesive long-form pieces

Where this album fits

Themes
nightclub liberation· post-breakup empowerment· dance floor dominance
Career context
Released on June 5, 2007, 'Good Girl Gone Bad' marked Rihanna's third studio album and her transition into a global pop icon. Following the moderate success of her first two albums, this record propelled her to commercial dominance with hits like 'Umbrella' and 'Don't Stop the Music'. This album solidified her presence in the music industry as she embraced a more mature image.
Stylistic neighbors
Beyoncé· Dua Lipa· SZA
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Teenage Dream by Katy Perry — Shares a similar blend of upbeat pop and dance elements, emphasizing empowerment and fun.
B'Day by Beyoncé — Combines R&B and dance-pop with themes of confidence and self-empowerment, for the club.
The Fame by Lady Gaga — Features vibrant electronic production and explores themes of fame, love, and nightlife similar to Rihanna's style.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Umbrella 4:35
  • 2 Push Up on Me 3:15
  • 3 Don’t Stop the Music 4:27
  • 4 Breakin’ Dishes 3:20
  • 5 Shut Up and Drive 3:33
  • 6 Hate That I Love You 3:38
  • 7 Say It 4:10
  • 8 Sell Me Candy 2:46
  • 9 Lemme Get That 3:41
  • 10 Rehab 4:54
  • 11 Question Existing 4:06
  • 12 Good Girl Gone Bad 3:33
  • 13 Cry 3:55
  • 14 Disturbia 3:58
  • 15 Take a Bow 3:49
  • 16 If I Never See Your Face Again 3:18

Disc 2

  • 1 Behind the scenes documentary footage and four live performances from Rihanna’s sold out tour! 24:46

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