Billboard reveals top 10 albums of the 21st Century

Billboard has released its list of the “Best Albums of the 21st Century”, using data from the Billboard 200 chart as a benchmark. Covering more than two decades, from 2000 to the end of 2024, this list highlights the albums that have made a lasting impact on music history.

Leading the list is Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album, which debuted at No. 1 on January 23, 2021, and held the top spot for an impressive 10 consecutive weeks.

Here is the complete list:

1. Morgan Wallen, Dangerous: The Double Album

Released in 2021, this country album shattered records, spending 10 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and blending country, rock, and pop influences to appeal to a wide audience.

2. Adele, 21

The British singer’s 2011 masterpiece, featuring hits like “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You,” dominated charts worldwide and won multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

3. Taylor Swift, Fearless

Released in 2008, this album solidified Swift’s status as a country-pop superstar, earning her four Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, and featuring timeless tracks like “Love Story” and “You Belong with Me.”

4. Taylor Swift, 1989

Swift’s 2014 transition to full pop stardom was marked by this Grammy-winning album, featuring chart-topping singles like “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space,” which redefined her career.

5. Original Broadway Cast Recording, Hamilton: An American Musical

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking 2015 soundtrack brought history to life with its innovative blend of hip-hop, R&B, and traditional show tunes, staying on the Billboard 200 for years.

6. Morgan Wallen, One Thing at a Time

Released in 2023, Wallen’s follow-up to Dangerous pushed boundaries with its mix of country, rock, and hip-hop influences, becoming another chart-topping success.

7. Post Malone, Hollywood’s Bleeding

The 2019 album showcased Malone’s versatility, blending rap, pop, and rock with hits like “Circles” and “Sunflower,” earning critical and commercial acclaim.

8. Lil Baby, My Turn

This 2020 album highlighted Lil Baby’s lyrical talent and solidified his place in hip-hop, featuring hits like “Woah” and “The Bigger Picture.”

9. Nickelback, All the Right Reasons

Released in 2005, this rock album included iconic tracks like “Photograph” and “Rockstar,” making it a commercial juggernaut and a staple of 2000s rock music.

10. Lady Gaga, The Fame

Gaga’s 2008 debut album introduced her as a pop powerhouse, with chart-topping singles like “Just Dance” and “Poker Face,” setting the stage for her monumental career.