solo album

noun

A music album headlined by one person who has previously produced music as part of a group or band.

Meanings

nounsolo album (plural solo albums)

plural solo albums

  1. A music album headlined by one person who has previously produced music as part of a group or band.

    Technically, however, it wasn't a solo album because all four Beatles appeared on it".

    2004, Jay Warner, On This Day in Music History, page 323
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    The new Gilmour-led Floyd sounds infinitely more 'Floydian' than Roger Waters' dirge-like solo albums.

    2003, Peter Buckley, The Rough Guide to Rock, page 7

    HOLLYWOOD: Margaret Whiting huddling with Capitol execs over her first solo album on which she will be backed by Frank De Vol.

    1947 April 5, Billboard Magazine, page 21
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