1. Alicia Keys

This hip hop album contains songs that discuss various issues that are crucial to 2016. This progressive album is one that defines 2016.

2. "Bang, Zoom, Crazy... Hello," Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick's latest album came out in April. It features all-new songs by the popular band known for "I Want You to Want Me" and "Surrender."

3. "Legacy (Volumes 1 and 2)," Celtic Thunder

This album is a collection of Celtic Thunder's biggest hits so far sung by the current group. "Legacy" has two volumes, both of which have been released.

4. "Wonderful Crazy Night," Elton John

This album is a beautiful collection of songs. It features love songs as well as songs on other subjects sung in a wide variety of styles.

5. "I Still Do," Eric Clapton

"I Still Do" is Eric Clapton's 2016 release. It holds to the music that long time fans have grown to love while also showing a progression in his music experience.

6. "Grace and Glory," The High Kings

"Grace and Glory" features traditional Irish classics as well as more modern hits. All of the songs have the signature High Kings twist to them.

7. "idina.," Idina Menzel

"idina." talks about love, life, and girl power. It features anthems for strong women and stories about life and experience.

8. "On Mercy Street," Keith Harkin

This album is Keith Harkin's second solo album, and, this time, he wrote or co-wrote a majority of the songs. It is more mature than his first album, both musically and materially.

9. "Ripcord," Keith Urban

Keith Urban's latest album holds true to his country style. His music has progressed over the years to be even more country.

10. "Nobody But Me," Michael Buble

This album is a compilation of songs written by Buble and songs he is covering. His style resembles Frank Sinatra, even covering one of his songs.

11. "Moana," Various Artists

This soundtrack is for the highly anticipated and very popular Disney movie. It is available in one CD or a special 2 CD deluxe set.

12. "Good Times," Monkees

The Monkees have released a new

13. "Stranger to Stranger," Paul Simon

Paul Simon released his new album was released in June. He experiments with various instruments and sounds in a way that made an awesome album.

14. "Train Does Led Zeppelin II," Train

On this album, Train puts their spin on the famous Led Zeppelin album. They mimic the sound of Led Zeppelin down to the vocals.

15. "On Air," Queen

This 2-CD set was released on November 4, 2016. It contains recordings from Queen's BBC radio sessions. The CD features popular hits as well as some lesser-known Queen songs.