
28 Most Upbeat Albums of All Time
Sometimes you just need to tap your feet, groove in your seat, or get up and dance. The following records are the ones to put on the turntable when you need music that is upbeat, uplifting, and uptempo.
The Discogs Community shared their picks for the best upbeat albums. The list was determined by how many recommendations each album received. If an artist was recommended multiple times for different albums, we featured the title with the most Collection and Wantlist adds on Discogs.
Of all the mood-based playlists decided by the Discogs Community, this curation of upbeat music is by far the most diverse. What you’ll find below is a wide variety of styles, including classic dance tunes, funky vibes, electronic grooves, cheerful rock songs, playful folk, and even punk.
About the data: A survey of the Discogs community was conducted by email in Fall 2021. The final list was narrowed down by the number of recommendations for each album and an album’s overall popularity based on Collection and Wantlist data.
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