There are so many recently released albums that you need to listen to. I absolutely love new albums because, well, that means new music to obsesses over! Tons of big-name artists have released new material and if you haven't heard it all yet, put it on your must-download list! Here are some of the recently released albums you need to listen to:
1 Maroon 5: V
Maroon 5's fifth album, V, is full of electro-pop hit. Adam Levine's fellow Voice coach Gwen Stefani is even featured on the song "My Heart Is Open," which was co-written by Sia. Since Adam is currently committed to The Voice, Maroon 5 will kick off the world tour in February! The album was released 9/2 and it's one of many recently released albums you need to listen to.
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2 Banks: Godess
Banks has been making quite the buzz with her Goddess tour and her Goddess album (released 9/9) is quite the treat to listen to.
3 Vance Joy: Dream Your Life Away
If you haven't heard Vance's music, do it now! The lead single, "Riptide" has gone four-times platinum in his native Australia and made its U.S debut at no. 7. The album was released 9/9.
4 Jhene Aiko: Souled out
Jhene followed up her success of 2013’s Sail Out EP (which hit no. 8 on the Billboard 200) with her first full-length album in September, showing off her alt-R&B vibe with 14 tracks.
5 The Madden Brothers: Greetings from California
After Good Charlotte’s last album, Benji and Joel Madden took some time off from music. Of course, they came back better than ever. Their 15-track album is divided into two halves. “Side one is our experimental, pop-only songs,” says Benji of the half that includes the singles “We Are Done” and “Out Of My Mind,” “and side two is us ... capturing the spirit of a lot of those classic records that were made at Sunset Sound.”
6 Chris Brown: X
Four singles off X have already landed in the top 10 of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart and it doesn't look like Chris is going anywhere anytime soon. His latest hit is “New Flame,” featuring Usher and Rick Ross.
7 Tim Mcgraw: Sundown Haven Town
Country music’s leading man released Sundown Heaven Town mid-September. “This album is very encompassing of everything I’ve done in my career,” says McGraw. “I’m excited about where music is going to take me and where I’m going to take my music.”
8 Jennifer Hudson: JHUD
Powerhouse Jennifer Hudson released her first album in five years at the end of September. She made it back on Adult R&B chart with her single "It's Your World" featuring R. Kelly.
9 Tinashe: Aquarius
Tinashe appeared on everyone's radar with her hit song "2 On" and her full-length album is a fusion of hip-hop and R&B. “At least one-third of the album sounds like my mixtapes,” says Tinashe. “Then there are other songs that have the ‘2 On’ feel that I love.” Aquarius was released 10/7.
10 Hozier: Hozier
If you caught Hozier performing on Saturday Night Live, you'd agree that he's absolutely phenomenal. His self-titled debut album was released 10/7 and has got tons of repeat-worthy songs.
11 Alex & Sierra: It's about Us
X Factor winners Alex & Sierra released their debut album It's About Us and honestly, I've had it on repeat since its release. These two sound fantastic together and I hope they never stop making music! The album was released 10/7.
12 Mary Lambert: Heart on My Sleeve
This pop singer-songwriter sings songs with themes of self-empowerment and social reflection and Heart On My Sleeve (released 10/14) is jam packed with meaningful songs.
13 Blake Shelton: Bringing Back the Sunshine
This country superstar released his Bringing Back The Sunshine album at the end of September. In fact, Kenny Chesney, released his album on the very same day! Shelton's definitely on a hot streak, with 14 of his past 15 singles topping the Billboard country charts.
14 Alexz Johnson: Let Em Eat Cake
I'm a HUGE fan of Alexz so I love everything she releases. Her Let 'Em Eat Cake is no exception - the album was released October 14th and is so full of soulful ballads.
15 Hoodie Allen: People Keep Talking
This rapper definitely had his share of "likes" and "shares" before releasing his debut album People Keep Talking on October 14th!
Well, there you have it. These are just 15 must-hear album releases of the fall. There are SO many anticipated releases for the upcoming weeks/months so it's definitely a good time for music! Which of these albums can't you get enough of?
