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The album on which Lizzo realised her full potential, ‘Cuz I Love You’ remains a glorious statement of intent from an unstoppable force.

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Incendiary live recordings and an unreleased David Bowie album are essential purchases among the best Record Store Day 2024 vinyl releases.

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From waves of neo-psychedelia to lashings of pop-punk ire, the best albums of 2024 prove this year has been packed with watershed moments.

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From nu-disco chart-toppers to sharp-tongued diss tracks, the best songs of 2024 proves that musical creativity is in rude health.

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From feats of graphic-design genius to inventively staged portraits, the best album covers of 2024 complete artistic statements of intent.

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Penning timeless songs that have lasted the ages, the world’s best songwriters continue to inspire all who follow in their footsteps.

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Encompassing an array of genres and subject matter in their work, the best female songwriters continue to inspire, regardless of gender.

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Exploring the full range of sexuality, the best songs about sex are powerful expressions of identity and freedom for everyone to enjoy.

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From lung-busting ballads to intimate sentiments, the best love songs can put into words the feelings we find it hardest to express.

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Though divisive both politically and culturally, the 80s produced consistently stellar music – as the best 80s songs make abundantly clear.

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