Pop Albums Turning 10 in 2025

Image featuring the article's title and album covers from Tame Impala, The Weeknd, Twenty One Pilots, Florence + The Machine, and Coldplay

Like it or not, 10 years have already flown by since 2015, leaving us in disbelief over how fast time goes by. The year was huge for the music industry, seeing the release of several albums by influential pop artists, like The Weeknd and Selena Gomez. To celebrate the monumental year and make you wonder where the time has gone, Pop Passion has compiled a list of Pop Albums Turning 10 in 2025.

1. Beauty Behind The Madness - The Weeknd

Celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2025, The Weeknd's Beauty Behind The Madness was released on August 28, 2015, through XO and Republic Records. It was a huge commercial success for the Canadian singer-songwriter, marking The Weeknd's first number one album in the US. Beauty Behind The Madness was preceded by five singles, including "The Hills," "Can't Feel My Face," and "Earned It," and featured guest appearances by icons Labrinth, Ed Sheeran, and Lana Del Rey.

2. How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful - Florence + The Machine

Following Florence Welch's year-long break from music, Florence + The Machine released their third studio album, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, on May 29, 2015. The indie/alt-pop album was met with positive reception, charting at number one on the UK Albums Chart, becoming the group's third consecutive number one album. Supported by four singles, "What Kind of Man," "Ship to Wreck," "Queen of Peace," and "Delilah" were released prior to the album.

3. 25 - Adele

Released on November 20, 2015, Adele's third studio album, 25, will turn 10 later this year. The album is named after a reflection of her life at the age of 25, featuring themes of nostalgia and melancholy over the passage of time. A massive commercial success for the English singer-songwriter, 25 debuted at number one in 32 countries, including the UK and US, and sold over 3.38 million copies in its first week of sales. Spawning several iconic hits, 25 was supported by the release of the singles "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)," "When We Were Young," "Water Under the Bridge," and "Hello."

4. Currents - Tame Impala

Tame Impala's third studio album, Currents will be hitting its 10th anniversary on July 17, 2025. The album received critical acclaim for the Australian musical project, receiving awards like Best Rock Album and Album of the Year at the 2015 ARIA Music Awards. Supporting the release of the album, Currents spawned several hit singles, including "Let It Happen," "'Cause I'm a Man," "Eventually," and "The Less I Know the Better."

5. Blurryface - Twenty One Pilots

One of Twenty One Pilots' best albums, Blurryface will celebrate its 10th anniversary on May 17, 2025. Blurryface is the music duo's fourth studio album and is their first and only release to reach number one on the Billboard 200. Staying true to their lyrical style, the alt-rock/indie-pop album features themes of mental health, doubt, religion, and insecurity. Blurryface was preceded by the release of several hit singles, including the iconic tracks "Ride" and "Stressed Out."

6. Revival - Selena Gomez

Released October 9, 2015, Selena Gomez's second studio album, Revival, is set to turn 10 this year. The album was her first release through Interscope Records after her 2014 departure from Hollywood Records. Primarily dance-pop and electropop, Revival received positive reviews from critics and fans alike with the album debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. It spawned several hits, including "Good For You (ft. ASAP Rocky)," "Same Old Love," and "Hands to Myself."

7. Delirium - Ellie Goulding

The third studio album by English singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding, Delirium will celebrate its 10th anniversary on November 6, 2025. Delirium was a commercial success for Goulding, debuting at number three on the UK Albums Chart and US Billboard 200. The iconic album spawned three singles, "On My Mind," "Army," and "Something in the Way You Move," and featured the hit Fifty Shades of Grey single "Love Me Like You Do."

8. A Head Full of Dreams - Coldplay

Their seventh studio album, Coldplay's A Head Full of Dreams will turn 10 this year on December 4th. The album was a departure from their previous sound and style, collaborating with the likes of Noel Gallagher, Tove Lo, Khatia Buniatishvili, Beyoncé, and Merry Clayton. A Head Full of Dreams was a commercial success for Coldplay, topping the UK Albums Chart and peaking at number two in the US, Australia, Canada, and Italy.

9. Reflection - Fifth Harmony

Serving as the debut studio album for American girl group Fifth Harmony, Reflection hit its 10-year anniversary on January 30, 2025. The album focuses on themes of female empowerment, romance, and heartbreak, sonically pairing the group's powerful lyricism with a mix of synthpop, hip-hop, and R&B soundscapes. Reflection was a commercial success for the group, charting on the US Billboard 200. It produced several iconic hits for Fifth Harmony, including "Boss," "Sledgehammer," and "Worth It (ft. Kid Ink)."

10. Made in the A.M. - One Direction

The fifth and final studio album by One Direction, Made in the A.M. will celebrate its 10 year anniversary on November 13, 2015. It was another commercial success for the English-Irish boy band, debuting at number one on the UK Albums Chart and number two on the US Billboard 200. Made in the A.M. was a notable edition to the group's catalog, being the first album to be released without Zayn Malik and for producing the well-known hits "Drag Me Down," "History," and "Perfect."

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Written By Cheyenne Johnson