Definition: The term "key album" refers to a musical album that contains key tracks or songs, which are essential to the overall composition or performance of an audio recording. In music terminology, it can also refer to a specific set of songs used in a studio session, often to create the base for the final track. The word has multiple meanings depending on the context and how they're used. In many instances, it's often used metaphorically to mean a particularly good or highly significant part within an album.