Essential popular music listening

The albums that define popular music.

Our picks for where to start with popular music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The popular music essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

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Boyzone

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A polished collection of heartfelt ballads and vibrant pop anthems showcasing Boyzone's vocal harmonies and emotional range.

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Ti amo come un pazzo

Mina

Ti amo come un pazzo

A vibrant blend of jazz-infused pop and disco rhythms wrapped in Mina's signature emotive vocals.

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12 (American Song Book)

Mina

12 (American Song Book)

Mina's interpretations blend lush orchestration with her distinctive emotive vocals, breathing new life into classic American standards.

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Lochness

Mina

Lochness

Mina's 'Lochness' weaves lush orchestration with her powerful vocals, creating a timeless tapestry of emotional depth.

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Pappa di latte

Mina

Pappa di latte

A rich tapestry of jazz-infused pop melodies intertwined with Mina's emotive vocal prowess.

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Mina alla Bussola dal vivo

Mina

Mina alla Bussola dal vivo

A vibrant live showcase blending jazz, pop, and samba with Mina's powerful and emotive vocal delivery.

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Nostalgias

Mina

Nostalgias

A lush tapestry of romantic ballads and jazzy pop, steeped in heartfelt nostalgia.

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Del mio meglio n. 7

Mina

Del mio meglio n. 7

A vibrant blend of pop and jazz that showcases Mina's powerful vocals and emotive lyrical storytelling.

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Piccolino

Mina

Piccolino

A vibrant fusion of jazz, pop, and art music that showcases Mina's vocal prowess and emotive storytelling.

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Canzonissima '68

Mina

Canzonissima '68

A vibrant showcase of eclectic Italian pop, blending jazz, disco, and heartfelt balladry with Mina's iconic vocals.

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Finalmente ho conosciuto il conte Dracula…

Mina

Finalmente ho conosciuto il conte Dracula…

A vibrant blend of pop, jazz, and disco that showcases Mina's powerful voice and eclectic arrangements.

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Il cielo in una stanza

Mina

Il cielo in una stanza

A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and Mina's emotive vocal prowess create an intimate musical landscape.

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The Collection 3.0

Mina

The Collection 3.0

A vibrant tapestry of pop, jazz, and disco that showcases Mina's powerful vocal prowess and emotional depth.

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Ti conosco mascherina

Mina

Ti conosco mascherina

A vibrant fusion of jazz, pop, and disco showcasing Mina's unmatched vocal prowess and dynamic arrangements.

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Je suis Mina

Mina

Je suis Mina

Intimate ballads intertwine with vibrant jazz and pop influences, showcasing Mina's timeless vocal prowess.

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The Platinum Collection

Mina

The Platinum Collection

A rich tapestry of romantic ballads and jazzy pop that showcases Mina's soaring vocal prowess.

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Mina 25

Mina

Mina 25

A dazzling blend of jazz, pop, and disco with Mina's signature vocal elegance and emotional depth.

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Studio Uno

Mina

Studio Uno

A lush blend of orchestral pop and jazz-inflected melodies that highlight Mina's powerful vocals.

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Tintarella di luna

Mina

Tintarella di luna

A playful blend of jazz-inflected pop with lush orchestration and Mina's captivating vocal delivery.

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Attila

Mina

Attila

A vibrant blend of jazz-infused disco and pop sensibilities, showcasing Mina's powerful vocals and eclectic arrangements.

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…del mio meglio

Mina

…del mio meglio

A fusion of emotive pop melodies and rich orchestral arrangements that showcase Mina's powerful vocal delivery.

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Si, buana

Mina

Si, buana

A vibrant blend of pop and jazz infused with emotional depth, showcasing Mina's vocal prowess.

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Mina

Mina

Mina

An eclectic blend of pop, jazz, and disco showcasing Mina's powerful vocals and emotional depth.

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Ridi pagliaccio

Mina

Ridi pagliaccio

A vibrant fusion of jazz, pop, and disco that showcases Mina's unparalleled vocal prowess and emotional depth.

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