The Best Albums of the Decade, Ranked

Published on January 29, 2020 By Mathew Cohen

12. Beyoncé, Beyoncé, (2013)

After having remained under the radar for quite some time, Queen Bey sent shockwaves across the world of music with the unexpected release of her fifth solo album. This album saw Beyoncé receive widespread praise for her seductive vocals, feminist message, and showstopper hits such as Drunk in Love.

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This album proved that, despite her hiatus, Beyoncé is still on top of her game. In fact, this self-titled album spent an unbelievable 185 consecutive weeks in the Billboard 200 rankings. This album was named the album of the year for 2013 by numerous media outlets, including Billboard, Houston Chronicle, and the Los Angeles Times.