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flag Spotify names 30 standout pop albums from 2015–2025, chosen for artistry and impact.

Spotify has identified 30 "Classic Pop Albums of the Streaming Era," spanning from 2015 onward, based on input from its music editors. Selected for quality, execution, and cultural impact—not streaming numbers—the list includes major releases like Adele’s 25, Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia, Harry Styles’ Harry’s House, and Olivia Rodrigo’s SOUR. Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift each have two albums featured. Unexpected inclusions are Jessie Ware’s What’s Your Pleasure?, Kacey Musgraves’ Golden Hour, Selena Gomez’s Revival, and SOPHIE’s Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides. The collection reflects a generation of pop artists using the genre for emotional depth, experimentation, and lasting artistic expression.

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