15 absolutely essential albums released by female artists this year (so far)

Callie AhlgrimMay 30, 2020, 18:00 IST

Kehlani, Lady Gaga, and Dua Lipa have all released some of 2020's best albums.Atlantic/Interscope / Hugo Comte/Warner Records UK

We rounded up the best female-fronted albums that 2020 has had to offer, so far.
Women have released much of the year's most essential new music, from Selena Gomez's "Rare" and Halsey's "Manic" to Lady Gaga's "Chromatica."
All 15 of our picks are listed below in chronological order.

Despite significant setbacks for the music industry, 2020 has heralded some phenomenal albums so far — and female artists have dominated the first five months of the year.

From Selena Gomez's "Rare," the best album of her career so far, to Lady Gaga's triumphant return to pop with "Chromatica," women have released much of the year's most essential new music.

We rounded up the 15 best female-fronted albums that 2020 has had to offer, so far. They're listed below in chronological order.

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With "Rare," Selena Gomez faces heartbreak, confronts depression, and emerges triumphant.

"Rare" was released on January 10, 2020. Interscope

Halsey's "Manic" is an eclectic, immersive, and breathtaking experience.

"Manic" was released on January 17, 2020. Capitol Records

Kesha returns to her carefree pop roots with "High Road."

"High Road" was released on January 31, 2020. Kemosabe Records

"Color Theory" proves that Soccer Mommy is well on her way to indie-pop stardom.

"Color Theory" was released on February 28, 2020. Loma Vista Recordings

"Suga" is a small but potent taste of Megan Thee Stallion's power.

"Suga" was released on March 6, 2020. 300 Entertainment

Dua Lipa's vivid, disco-infused "Future Nostalgia" is an instant pop classic.

"Future Nostalgia" was released on March 27, 2020. Warner

Waxahatchee's "Saint Cloud" embodies the slow, soft, lilac-colored aura of springtime.

"Saint Cloud" was released on March 27, 2020. Merge Records

Fiona Apple's "Fetch the Bolt Cutters" is easily the best album of the year so far.

"Fetch the Bolt Cutters" was released on April 17, 2020. Epic Records/Sony Music

Rina Sawayama's self-titled debut is an astonishing blend of early 2000s emo rock and bubblegum pop.

"Sawayama" was released on April 17, 2020. Dirty Hit

"Dawn" is a mature, graceful evolution of mxmtoon's beloved bedroom roots.

"Dawn" was released on April 22, 2020. AWAL

JoJo has finally grown into her voice and soul-infused sound with "Good to Know."

"Good to Know" was released on May 1, 2020. Clover Music/Warner Records

Kehlani's "It Was Good Until It Wasn't" is the work of an immensely talented, low-key icon.

"It Was Good Until It Wasn't" was released on May 8, 2020. Atlantic

"How I'm Feeling Now" boasts some of Charli XCX's best music to date.

"How I'm Feeling Now" was released on May 15, 2020. Warner Records UK

Carly Rae Jepsen's "Dedicated Side B" is better than most A-sides.

"Dedicated Side B" was released on May 21, 2020. Schoolboy/Interscope

Lady Gaga's "Chromatica" is an electro-pop utopia.

"Chromatica" was released on May 29, 2020. Interscope

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