9 Albums That Should Be In Your Collection

Actual physical copies, not just digital.

I know streaming is how the majority of people get their music nowadays, but there is something to putting an actual record on or CD in a player and listening to it straight through.

Here are some albums that should be in your collection that are great listens.

9 albums, no skips.

1. Carole King's Tapestry

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One of the best albums of all time and it should be recognized as such.

2. Fleetwood Mac's Rumours

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Amidst the turmoil of the personal relationships of the group, they made one of the best albums of all time. You might also want to get a copy of their 1975 self-titled album, it's the one with "Landslide".

3. Lianne La Havas' Blood

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This album is ten songs of #mood, in the best possible way. Every song is full and will leave you feeling satisfied after every listen. You should also check out her debut album, Is Your Love Big Enough?

4. Paramore's After Laughter

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Paramore's slow shift to pop started with their 2013 self-titled album, their 2017 album completed with an album about hard times with 80s synths, and it works.

5. Little Mix's Glory Days

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Actually, every Little Mix album should be in your collection, from DNA to LM5. Justice for Little Mix!

6. Chloe x Halle's The Kids Are Alright

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The debut album from this sister duo is astounding. The harmonies!

7. Kacey Musgraves' Golden Hour

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An antidote to the bro country that for some obvious reason continues to dominate country radio, this deservedly won the Grammy for Album of the Year.

8. Beyonce's Lemonade

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This is Beyonce's magnum opus. Don't disrespect her by not having a copy.

9. Adele's 21

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There's a reason this album went Diamond in the age of streaming. That's 10 million copies.

Happy Listening!