List of 2021 albums (January–June)
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The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in the first half of 2021. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject.
For additional information about bands formed, reformed, disbanded, or on hiatus, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2021 in music.
For information on albums released in the second half of 2021, see List of 2021 albums (July–December).
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[edit]- ^ "Agallah Don Bishop Enters "2021" With Gritty New York Vibes". HotNewHipHop. January 2, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Jahmal, Karlton (January 1, 2021). "Bun B & LE$ Drop Off Collab EP "Distant"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Powell, Jon (January 4, 2021). "Wiz Khalifa declares '#FUCC2020' on new mixtape". Revolt. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ "瑛人、1stアルバム『すっからかん』収録曲「Hiphopは歌えない(韻シストver.)」のMVを公開" [Eito releases MV for song "Hiphop can't sing (Rhythm Sist ver.)" From 1st album Sukkarakan]. Spice (in Japanese). January 1, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (December 16, 2020). "R.A.P. Ferreira – "battle report" (Feat. Pink Navel)". Stereogum. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ Rodriguez, David (January 7, 2020). "That Handsome Devil – "Your Parents Are Sellouts"". Everything Is Noise. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ Jahmal, Karlton (January 2, 2021). "Uncle Murda Drops Off "Don't Come Outside, Vol. 3"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ "Gudda Gudda Releases New Mixtape "7 Slugs"". HotNewHipHop. January 4, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "GReeeeNニューアルバム "ボクたちの電光石火" 年明け発売、ジャケット題字は内村光良" [GReeeeN's new album "Our Lightning Stone Fire" will be released at the beginning of the year, and the jacket title will be Teruyoshi Uchimura.]. Natalie (in Japanese). November 25, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "宇野実彩子, "恋は映画"がコンセプトの "Sweet Hug" MV公開" [Misako Uno releases MV for "Sweet Hug" with the concept of "love is a movie"]. Barks (in Japanese). January 6, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Spyair, 映画 "銀魂 The Final" 主題歌収録のニューEP "轍~Wadachi~" 1/6リリース!バンドが手掛ける歴代"銀魂"ソング網羅した集大成に!" [Spyair releases 1/6 of new EP "Wadachi-Wadachi-" with the theme song of the movie "Gintama The Final"! A compilation of all the "Gintama" songs that the band has worked on!]. Geki Rock (in Japanese). December 1, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ MacIntosh, Dan. "Aaron Watson - American Soul". Country Standard Time. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Bartee, Richardine (January 2, 2021). "Kev Brown and J Scienide bar up in 'Cutlass Supreme' from forthcoming album". Grunge Cake. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ^ "Mac Ayres Brings The Vibes On New Album 'Magic 8ball'". SoulBounce. January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Myung-mi (December 27, 2020). "MCND, 내년 1월8일 컴백…스케줄러 깜짝 공개" [MCND, comeback on January 8th next year... Scheduler surprise disclosure]. News (in Korean). Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ "New EP: Monica Ogah – Different". BellaNaija. January 11, 2021. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ Friedlander, Matt (December 14, 2020). "Sammy Hagar and The Circle to release album of their "Lockdown Sessions" performances in January". 97.7 The River. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Uitti, Jacob (January 4, 2021). "Wax Tailor Brings Fresh Positivity To 'The Shadow of Their Suns'". American Songwriter. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ "Cookin Soul Releases "MF DOOM Tribute" Project". HotNewHipHop. January 10, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "Sergio Vallín, guitarrista de Maná, publica nuevo álbum sinfónico mezclado con tecnología Dolby Atmos" [Sergio Vallín, Maná guitarist, publishes new symphonic album mixed with Dolby Atmos technology]. Europa Press (in Spanish). January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ "K.A.A.N Is Back With His Latest Project "Long Time No See"". HotNewHipHop. January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "Boy George surprise-releases new album Cool Karaoke Vol 1". Retro Pop. January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Carter, Emily (January 12, 2021). "Gatecreeper just surprise-released their new album, An Unexpected Reality". Kerrang!. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ "Girls², アニメ "ねこねこ日本史" の OP&EP 主題歌を収録した EP のリリースが決定" [Girls² to release EP with OP & EP theme song of anime "Nekoneko Nihon Shi"]. OK Music (in Japanese). December 2, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Go to the Beds, 1st EP 詳細発表 + "マジカミ" とのタイアップ決定" [Go to the Beds announces details of 1st EP + tie-up with "Magicami"]. Barks (in Japanese). December 14, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "キュウソネコカミ、ミニアルバム "モルモットラボ" 全曲トレーラーを公開" [Kyuso Nekokami releases trailer for all songs of mini album "Mormot Lab"]. Barks (in Japanese). January 1, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Deville, Chris (December 3, 2020). "Pinegrove Announce Amperland, NY, A Scripted Feature-Length Movie & Soundtrack Album". Stereogum. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ "Beautify Junkyards com novo álbum… "Cosmorama"" [Beautify Junkyards with a new album... "Cosmorama"]. Glam Magazine (in Portuguese). January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Ferreira, Diogo (January 11, 2021). "Bloody Hammers "Songs of Unspeakable Terror"". Metal Hammer Portugal (in Portuguese). Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ Hadusek, Jon (October 22, 2020). "Dale Crover (Melvins) Announces New Solo Album Rat-A-Tat-Tat!, Shares "Tougher"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ "Devin Dawson's 'The Pink Slip EP' Out Now". Country Music Tattle Tale. January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Braga, João (January 12, 2021). "Dragony "Viribus Unitis"". Metal Hammer Portugal (in Portuguese). Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ "Edenbridge / January release for 'The Chronicles Of Eden Part Two'". Metal Talk. November 2, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ Carter, Emily (December 10, 2020). "Emma Ruth Rundle & Thou announce new EP, The Helm Of Sorrow". Kerrang!. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ MacMillan, Jamie (January 14, 2021). "Fickle Friends – Weird Years (Season 1) EP". Dork. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ Pearlman, Mischa (January 12, 2021). "EP review: Frank Iero And The Future Violence – Heaven Is a Place, This Is a Place". Kerrang!. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ Wrona, Anna Maria (January 18, 2021). "Ludovico Einaudi wydał "Winds of Change" - nowa EPka już dostępna!" [Ludovico Einaudi has released "Winds of Change" - new EP is now available!]. Poinformowani (in Polish). Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "The Xcerts have announced a new covers EP, 'So No One Told You Life Was Gonna Be This Way'". Upset. December 2, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Minji (January 2, 2021). "에이비식스, 1월18일 리패키지 앨범으로 컴백…티저 기습 공개" [AB6IX, comeback with repackage album on January 18th... Teaser surprise release]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ "CJ Fly Offers New Beat Tape "The Way I Hear It Vol. 1"". HotNewHipHop. January 18, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ Choi, Na-young (December 29, 2020). "에픽하이, 내년 1월 18일 돌아온다! 정규 10집 'Epik High Is Here 上' 발매" [Epik High is back on January 18th next year! 10th regular album 'Epik High Is Here 上' released]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ White, Caitlin (January 18, 2021). "Kota The Friend Dropped His Fifteen-Minute Mixtape, 'Lyrics To GO Vol. 2'". Uproxx. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Raeburn, Brandon (January 4, 2021). "TVXQ's U-Know releases second mini-album Noir". Bandwagon. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ "Berry Good, 4thミニアルバム "Undying Love" カバーを公開…夢幻的な魅力" [Berry Good releases cover of 4th mini album "Undying Love" ... dreamy charm]. Kstyle (in Japanese). January 18, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ Gong, Mina (December 31, 2020). "원어스, 1월 19일 'Devil'로 컴백 "매력 총망라"" [Oneus, comeback with 'Devil' on January 19th "Enchanting All-Out"]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Da-iCE, 最新AL "SiX" Line Music アルバムウィークリーランキング1位獲得" [Da-iCE wins 1st place in the latest AL "SiX" Line Music album weekly ranking]. Barks (in Japanese). January 27, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Deen, カバーアルバム "Pop in City ~for covers only~" 収録曲のライナーノーツ付きリリックビデオを11日間連続公開スタート" [Deen releases lyric video with liner notes for songs from cover album "Pop in City ~ for covers only ~" for 11 consecutive days]. Spice (in Japanese). January 12, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "森内寛樹のデビューアルバム "Sing;est" 全貌解禁&クロスフェード映像を公開" [Hiroki Moriuchi's debut album "Sing;est" unveiled and crossfade video released]. Spice (in Japanese). January 15, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "Hoppipolla está de volta com segundo mini álbum "And Then There Was Us"" [Hoppipolla is back with second mini album "And Then There Was Us]. Posy (in Portuguese). January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ^ "リトグリ、ベストを超えた完全盤 "Gradati∞n" より収録曲 "Spin" MVを公開" [Ritoguri releases music video for "Spin" from "Gradati∞n", a complete version that surpasses the best]. Spice (in Japanese). January 1, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "豆柴の大群、メジャー1stアルバム『まめジャー!』" [Mameshiba no Tai, major 1st album Mamejor!]. Skream! (in Japanese). November 14, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
- ^ "Tomorrow X Togetherの日本1stアルバム発売決定" [Tomorrow X Together's 1st album in Japan will be released]. Natalie (in Japanese). November 23, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ Tojo, Yoshie (December 29, 2020). "米倉利紀、エレガントでゴージャスな多幸感に満ち溢れたクリスマスライブ" [Toshinori Yonekura, an elegant and gorgeous Christmas live full of euphoria]. Barks (in Japanese). Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ Weisband, Sami (January 14, 2021). "Flux Pavilion announces departure from dubstep". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ Davey, Angela (January 19, 2021). "Album review: Asphyx – Necroceros". Kerrang!. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ Ruggiero, Bob (January 15, 2021). "Bill Champlin Talks New Solo Record and a Vast, Varied Career". Houston Press. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Eede, Christian (November 11, 2020). "Biosphere To Release New Album, 'Angel's Flight". The Quietus. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (February 2, 2021). "Carm: Carm". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (December 9, 2020). "Caroline Shaw Announces New Album Narrow Sea, Shares Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ English, Laura (January 22, 2021). "The Dead Daisies' Album 'Holy Ground' Is Out Today". Music Feeds. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Ferreira, Diogo (January 18, 2021). "Ektomorf "Reborn"". Metal Hammer Portugal (in Portuguese). Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ Graves, Wren (December 7, 2020). "Flatbush Zombies' Erick the Architect Announces Debut Solo Project, Shares "Let It Go"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ Langford, Jackson (October 14, 2020). "Jarryd James announces new album 'P.M.'". NME. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ Peterson, Eric (November 11, 2020). "Jason Bieler Announces New Album "Songs For The Apocalypse" Due January 22, 2021". Brutal Planet. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ Smith, Sophie (October 14, 2020). "The Lumineers' Jeremiah Fraites Announces Solo Debut". uDiscover Music. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "Jorge e Mateus lançam EP "Tudo Em Paz - vol. 1", gravado em Pirenópolis" [Jorge e Mateus release EP "Tudo Em Paz - vol. 1", recorded in Pirenópolis]. Mais Goiás (in Portuguese). Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ Arnone, Joey (January 22, 2021). "Madeline Kenney Surprise Releases New EP, Shares Video for New Song "Summer Quarter"". Under the Radar. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ^ Ackroyd, Stephen (January 20, 2021). "Maggie Lindemann - Paranoia EP". Dork. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ Gallacher, Alex (January 13, 2021). "Guitarist Mason Lindahl announces Tompkins Square debut Kissing Rosy in the Rain". Folk Radio. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ Nascimento, Dre (January 22, 2021). "Melim lança 'Amores e Flores', álbum com músicas gravadas em casa" [Melim releases 'Amores e Flores', album with songs recorded at home]. Quem (in Portuguese). Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ Kennedy, Mark (January 20, 2021). "Review: Moon Taxi, a cab simply not worth hailing anymore". Independent. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ Coppi, Leandro (October 13, 2020). "Nervosa anuncia o quarto álbum de estúdio, "Perpetual Chaos", e lança clipe de "Guided By Evil"" [Nervosa announces the fourth studio album, "Perpetual Chaos", and releases a video for "Guided By Evil"]. Roadie Crew (in Portuguese). Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Higgins, Keenan (January 8, 2021). "Peewee Longway & Cassius Jay Balance Love With Luxury On "Pink Salmon"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ "RuPaul Releases 'RuPaul in London' EP Featuring Markaholic and Skeltal Ki". Culture Fix. January 23, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ Li, Joyce (January 23, 2021). "Playboy and Steve Aoki Unite for Exclusive Playboy x Dim Mak Collab". Hypebeast. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ^ "Pharoahe Monch & th1rt3en Release "A Magnificent Day For An Exorcism"". HotNewHipHop. January 23, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
- ^ "Wardruna postpone 'Kvitravn' album release until January 2021". The Rockpit. April 8, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (January 7, 2021). "Widowspeak announce new EP with cover of Dire Straits' "Romeo and Juliet"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Deaux, John (December 2, 2020). "Wig Wam: 'Never Say Die' – new album by reunited Norwegian hard rock act out 22.01.21 via Frontiers". All About the Rock. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ "Ewigkeit – Depopulate – EP Review". Soundmagnet (in German). January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (January 19, 2021). "아이콘 바비, 'Lucky Man' 포스터 공개" [Icon Barbie to unveil 'Lucky Man' poster]. Donga (in Korean). Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ "松山千春、弾き語りライブCD発売. AL "思い出" 収録の91曲サブスク配信もスタート" [Chiharu Matsuyama releases a live CD of playing and talking. 91 songs subscribed to AL "Memories" also started]. Barks (in Japanese). January 25, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ โสภณ, ฤกษ์ระพี (January 27, 2021). "Colde 'idealism' อัลบั้มเพลงจากจินตนาการของ อุดมคติ-ความฝัน-ความจริง" [Colde 'idealism' album of songs from the imagination Ideal - dream - reality]. The Standard (in Thai). Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ^ "A Day To Remember Release 'Live At The Audio Compound' Acoustic Album". Music Mayhem Magazine. January 25, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ "ASCA Reveals New Album 'Hyakki Yakou' CD Cover and Tracklist". Moshi Moshi Nippon. December 16, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "Boys and Men, 10周年アルバム収録曲を新羅慎二とヒロイズムが書き下ろし" [Boys and Men, Shinji Shinra and Heroism newly wrote songs from the 10th anniversary album]. Barks (in Japanese). January 11, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Chua, Jeremy (January 25, 2021). "Exclusive Premiere: Jake Hoot Bares His Heart On Vulnerable New Song 'Love Out Of Time'". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ Todd, Chris (January 27, 2021). "The Magician streams new 'Magic Tape 100' ft Planningtorock, The Aston Shuffle…". With Guitars. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Monroe, Jazz (January 27, 2021). "Mica Levi Releases Another New Album, Blue Alibi". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Silva, Vanessa (December 4, 2020). "Nobuhiko Okamoto unveils cover art and tracklist for "Chaosix"". The Hand That Feeds HQ. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ "predia結成10周年記念した10時間特番、本日配信" [10-hour special program to commemorate the 10th anniversary of predia's formation, delivered today]. Barks (in Japanese). January 27, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
- ^ Nurcahyani, Ida (January 26, 2021). "Ryo Nishikido rilis MV "Wakaba" sebagai pembuka album "Note"" [Ryo Nishikido releases "Wakaba" MV to open his album "Note"]. Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved January 28, 2021.
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