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Photo by Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns 3 Essential Albums I’d Recommend to an Alien Who’s Getting Into Earth Music
If an alien asked you for Earth music recommendations, what would you give them? I’d start with these three essential albums.
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Photo by Edd Westmacott/Avalon/Getty Images 3 Insanely Nostalgic Albums That Will Make You Miss a Version of Yourself That No Longer Exists
These nostalgic albums are still beloved by fans who discovered them for the first time in their formative years.
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Photo by Richard Hartog/Getty Images Here Are 3 of Director Sofia Coppola’s Favorite Albums, and We Can’t Help but Agree With Her Choices
Is it any surprise that Sofia Coppola’s taste in music reflects her directorial vision?
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Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images 3 Albums by Famous Actors That You’ve Probably Never Heard
Some famous actors make it known when they start a music career, but these three albums may have flown under the radar.
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Photo by Christina Radish/Redferns Why Everyone Keeps Returning to the Same 3 Albums Whenever Life Falls Apart
When life feels like it’s falling apart, music can provide stability, and fans often return to these emotionally cathartic albums.
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Photo by Chris Saucedo/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images Double Features: These 3 Album Pairs Are Perfect for Back-To-Back Listening
Double features aren’t just for movies anymore; we’ve paired several albums that are perfect for back-to-back listening.
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Photo by Elena Di Vincenzo/Archivio Elena Di Vincenzo/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images 4 Albums That Could Help You Make Friends in College
Making friends in college can be hard, but if there’s one thing people love to bond over, it’s music; here are four albums that might help break the ice.
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(Photo by Barry Brecheisen/WireImage) 3 Formative Dream Pop Albums From the 2010s You May Have Forgotten About
Dream pop of the 2010s is distinct in its own way, and these three albums prove it.
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(Photo by Gie Knaeps/Getty Images) 3 Albums That Still Sound so Good, You Won’t Believe They Came Out 30 Years Ago
These albums are so good, they don’t sound a day over 15.
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(Photo by Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images) 3 Albums With Numbers in Their Titles That Are Turning 10 This Year
While there’s probably no correlation between these numbered album titles and their release dates, they still hit a big milestone this year.
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Illustration by Johnny Ryan Album Reviews From VICE Magazine, Spring 2026
Reviewing the good, the bad, and the Jacob Collier of new releases.
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