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Loud

Rihanna · 2010

46 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · reggae

A vibrant explosion of pop and dance beats, infused with bold lyrical themes and catchy hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • party-ready anthems for celebration
  • upbeat tracks for dancing
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • bold themes for self-empowerment

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow-paced introspective listening
  • minimalist soundscapes and subtlety

Where this album fits

Themes
provocative liberation· California love· dance floor empowerment
Career context
Released on November 12, 2010, 'Loud' marked Rihanna's fifth studio album and followed her commercial peak with 'Rated R'. By this time, she had solidified her status as a pop icon, transitioning from darker themes to a more upbeat, celebratory sound that resonated widely with audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Beyoncé· Dua Lipa· SZA
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Teenage Dream by Katy Perry — Shares vibrant pop sensibility with upbeat themes of love and empowerment, for the dance floor.
The Fame by Lady Gaga — Combines catchy hooks and bold lyrical themes, celebrating nightlife and personal liberation in a dance-pop format.
Confident by Demi Lovato — Explores themes of empowerment and self-assurance through energetic beats and anthemic choruses.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 S&M 4:03
  • 2 What’s My Name? 4:23
  • 3 Cheers (Drink to That) 4:21
  • 4 Fading 3:27
  • 5 Only Girl (in the World) 3:55
  • 6 California King Bed 4:11
  • 7 Man Down 4:27
  • 8 Raining Men 3:44
  • 9 Complicated 4:17
  • 10 Skin 5:03
  • 11 Love the Way You Lie (Part II) 4:56

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata