Several outlets have published lists of albums that defined the sound of the 2010s, with some including specific genres such as pop, punk, and R&B. The number of albums featured in these lists varies, ranging from 15 to 100, and some outlets have also explored the influence of previous decades on 2010s music. However, there is some discrepancy, with one outlet appearing to focus on the 2000s instead of the 2010s.