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9 Great Albums to Listen to Now

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at USF chapter.

Good music is hard to come by, great music is even more difficult to find. Well the stress of having to find your new favorite artists is over! Here are 10 awesome albums that help carry you through finals:

 

1.    Christine and the Queens – Christine and the Queens

Christine and the Queens is just the stage name of French singer/songwriter Héloïse Letissier. A combination of synthpop and indie pop help to create danceable beats while the memorable lyrics stay stuck in your brain.

Album Faves:  iT, Tilted, Half Ladies

 

2.    Purpose – Justin Bieber

I have never really been a big fan of Justin Bieber, but this album changed everything. After listening to it a couple dozen times I think I can confidently saw that I am a “Belieber”.

Album Faves: Sorry, Love Yourself, I’ll Show You

 

3.    Made in the A.M. – One Direction

Confession time: I am a huge 1D fan and I am not ashamed to say it. Their new album gives longtime fans something to settle our hearts while the boys are on hiatus.

Album Faves:  Temporary Fix, History, Perfect

 

4.    X(Wembley Edition) – Ed Sheeran

This album features the regular songs on “X” along with five extra tracks, one of which has never been heard anywhere before.

Album Faves:  All of the Stars, English Rose, Bloodstream

 

5.    TRXYE – Troye Sivan

From Australian YouTube superstar to budding musical titan, Troye Sivan has come a long way. Fans are sure to appreciate all of the love he puts into this little EP.

Album Faves:  Happy Little Pill, Gasoline

 

6.    I Cry When I Laugh – Jess Glynne

Jess is that dynamic voice on the Clean Bandit track “Rather Be”. Now with her own album out, she is sure to show the world how much talent she really has.

Album Faves:  Hold My Hand, Gave Me Something, Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself

 

7.    Pentatonix – Pentatonix

The world’s most famous acapella quintet is back. This time, their album not only feature covers but also some new original music. The original tracks are easily the best part of the album

Album Faves:  Can’t Sleep Love, Rose Gold, Cracked

 

8.    Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü – Skrillex and Diplo

When the two powerhouses of the EDM world team up to create an album, you know it’s going to be good. “Jack Ü” is filled with awesome beats, and powerful vocals.  

Album Faves:  Take Ü There, To Ü, Where Are Ü Now, Beats Knockin

 

9.    Beyoncé – Beyoncé

Let’s be honest here, would any list of awesome albums be complete without mentioning the Queen Bee? I think not!

Album Faves:  7/11, Heaven, XO

Alana Reid is a first-year student at the University of South Florida and is an International Studies major. Her dreams in life center around eating delicious deserts and traveling the world.
Sydjea Watson is from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in mass communications. Sydjea has a passion and great appreciation for the arts. She currently works as a freelance photographer while pursuing a photography certification at Rhode Island School of Design.