A s the 1990s gave way to the 21st century, Hollywood comedies saw a slow but certain paradigm shift. Profoundly informed by ...

but I certainly tried. Here are 30 pop albums from the 2000s that have made an impression on the world, but mainly on me.

They kept on cranking out hits and strong performances. Plenty of familiar names and groups continue to stand the test of time from when they were blossoming or already mega-stars.

Our new Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century Podcast episode is on Britney Spears, who defined pop stardom at the start of the 21st century.