The charming, elegant electropop of Owl City leads off this week's list of great new pop albums.
1. Owl City - All Things Bright and Beautiful
Courtesy Universal Republic
Adam Young, aka Owl City, topped the pop singles chart with "Fireflies" and landed in the top 10 of the album chart with Ocean Eyes. This is his follow up.
2. Barry Manilow - 15 Minutes
Courtesy Stiletto Entertainment
Barry Manilow's first album of all new songs in 10 years is an examination of how people deal with fame.
3. Bad Meets Evil - Hell, the Sequel
Courtesy Aftermath
Rappers Eminem and Royce da 5'9" recorded music together over 10 years ago but had a falling out early in the last decade. They have joined forces once again and this is the fruit of their labor.
4. Original Cast - Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Courtesy Interscope
The music and lyrics for this Broadway production of the story of Spider-Man were written by Bono and the Edge of the rock group U2.
5. Andy Grammer - Andy Grammer
Courtesy S-Curve
Singer-songwriter Andy Grammer is noted for cheerful music. His debut single "Keep Your Head Up" reached the Billboard Hot 100.
6. Ledisi - Pieces Of Me
Courtesy Verve Forecast
Jazzy R&B singer Ledisi has four Grammy Award nominations. The title single "Pieces Of Me" from this current album is a top 10 adult R&B hit.
7. Black Country Communion - 2
Courtesy J and R Adventures
The English-American rock supergroup Black Country Communion hit #13 on the album chart in the UK with their first release.
8. Marc Broussard - Marc Broussard
Courtesy Atlantic
Louisiana musician Marc Broussard incorporates elements of funk, blues, R&B and pop into his music.
9. Ziggy Marley - Wild and Free
Courtesy Tuff Gong Worldwide
Ziggy Marley is the oldest son of reggae legend Bob Marley. His most recent album Family Time topped the reggae chart.
10. Black Veil Brides - Set the World On Fire
Courtesy Republic
Rock band Black Veil Brides wear makeup inspired by the rock band Kiss. Their last album We Stitch These Wounds landed in the top 40 on the album chart.
