self-titled
Named after artist
Self-titled describes an album, book, or other creative work named after its creator: Their self-titled debut album launched their career.
The term usually signals a flagship or defining work—the artist's name becomes the title, suggesting the work represents them directly.
Most common in music: Beyoncé's self-titled album surprised fans with its unannounced release.
Unified collection of recordings
- recordPreserved account or achievement
- releaseTo let go
- LPExtended vinyl recording
- discFlat circular object
eponymous · first · premiere · introduction · launch · breakthrough · freshman · opening
Named for a person
- artist namePerformer's professional alias
- monikerInformal designation for someone
- labelIdentifying attachment or marker
- brandingCreating distinctive identity
identity · signature · statement · declaration · simplicity · bold · iconic · definitive
Authority over one's work
- visionAbility to see
- authorshipOrigin of written work
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- personalRelating to one's self
statement · reinvention · rebirth · comeback · rebranding · fresh start · new chapter · autonomy
album
Unified collection of recordings
disc · eponymous · first · premiere · introduction · launch · breakthrough · freshman · opening · initial
eponymous
Named for a person
- artist namePerformer's professional alias
- monikerInformal designation for someone
- labelIdentifying attachment or marker
branding · identity · signature · statement · declaration · simplicity · bold · iconic · definitive · namesake
creative control
Authority over one's work
- visionAbility to see
- authorshipOrigin of written work
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
personal · statement · reinvention · rebirth · comeback · rebranding · fresh start · new chapter · autonomy · independence