Ed Sheeran – +
+ (pronounced “plus”) is the debut studio album by English singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran, released on 9 September 2011 by Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. The album marks Sheeran’s commercial breakthrough, having previously released five EPs independently. Jake Gosling produced the majority of the album, with additional production by American hip hop producer, No I.D..
Panic! at the Disco – Death of a Bachelor
Death of a Bachelor is the fifth studio album by American rock band Panic! at the Disco, released January 15, 2016 on Fueled by Ramen and DCD2. It is the follow-up to the band’s fourth studio album, Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! (2013), with the entire album written and recorded by lead vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Brendon Urie, among external writers. It is the band’s first album to not feature drummer Spencer Smith and also follows bassist Dallon Weekes’ departure from the official line-up, subsequently becoming a touring member once again.
Madonna – Like A Virgin
Like a Virgin is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on November 12, 1984 by Sire Records. It was re-released worldwide in 1985, with the inclusion of the bonus track “Into the Groove”. In 2001, Warner Bros. Records released a remastered version with two bonus remix tracks. After the release of her self-titled debut album, Madonna wanted to solidify her future in the music business, by building on the success of the first album. She decided to become one of the record producers, but Warner Bros. was not ready to give her the artistic freedom that she wanted. Nile Rodgers was chosen as the primary producer of the album, due to his work with David Bowie.
Melanie Martinez – Cry Baby
Cry Baby is the debut studio album by American recording artist Melanie Martinez. A concept album, it was released on August 14, 2015 by Atlantic Records through digital download, CD, and vinyl. The lead single for the album, “Pity Party”, was released on June 2, 2015. The next single, “Soap”, was released on July 10. “Sippy Cup”, was the next single to be released from the album, the song serves as the sequel to “Dollhouse”, and was released on July 31, 2015. Cry Baby is labeled as a dark electropop release, and received generally positive reviews from critics for its ambitious conceptual themes and the overall production.
Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill (Remastered)
Jagged Little Pill is the third studio album and international debut album by Canadian singer Alanis Morissette, first released on June 13, 1995, through Maverick Records. Morissette had released two successful albums in Canada, after which she left MCA Records Canada and was introduced to manager Scott Welch. Morissette began work her next album after moving from her hometown of Ottawa to Toronto, but did not make much progress until she travelled to Los Angeles, where she met Glen Ballard. Morissette and Ballard had an instant connection, and began co-writing and experimenting with different sounds.