Albums Released During the Pandemic We Can't Stop Listening to

For some artists, the global pandemic didn’t stop them from releasing a new album planned months in advance. For others, it prompted delayed releases, lower album sales without physical copies, and even some surprise drops. The common reasoning behind delays was to be sensitive to the current climate, but other musicians felt their music needed to be released to help the world dance again.

Whatever the reason may be, we could always use new music from our idols to get through quarantine. These uncertain times have given artists a chance to reset, not focus on deadlines and grueling touring schedules. The result is some of their best work yet. From rap to alternative to pop, we’ve rounded up our favorite albums released during the pandemic so far.