self-titled album

Band-named debut release

A self-titled album is a music release that shares its name with the performing artist or band: Their self-titled album launched them to stardom.

Artists often choose this for debut albums or career-defining releases, signaling that the work represents their essential identity.

Sometimes called an eponymous album.

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major label · tracklist · lead single · release · press release · sophomore · cover · artwork · label · studio · songs · band · artist · premiere · first · launch · breakthrough · solo project

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Opposites
naming convention

self-titled albumconcept album

Musically linked song collection

soundtrack album · tribute album

conceptual coherence

self-titled albumconcept album

Musically linked song collection

rock opera · song cycle

career positioning

self-titled albumbest of album

Anthology of top songs

anthology · box set · complete works

Family

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Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G