Pop Albums

The Avalanches, “Since I Left You,” London/Sire

Tony Bennett, “Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings the Blues,” Columbia

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, “The Wash,” soundtrack, Aftermath/Interscope

Dungeon Family, “Even in Darkness,” Arista

Paul Van Dyk, “Politics of Dancing,” Ministry of Sounds

Faith Evans, “Faithfully,” Bad Boy/Arista

Outlawz, “Novakane,” Outlaw Recordz

Petey Pablo, “Diary of a Sinner: 1st Entry,” Jive Records

Marilyn Scott, “Walking With Strangers,” Prana Entertainment

Britney Spears, “Britney,” Jive Records

Angie Stone, “Mahogany & Soul,” J Records

George Strait, “The Road Less Traveled,” MCA Nashville

Various artists, “A Very Special Christmas 5,” A&M;

Various artists, “Give the People What We Want: Songs of the Kinks,” Sub Pop

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