1996 Critics Best Albums
by Rolling Stone (1996) 
Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California. These are their best albums of 1996.
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6,015
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1,933
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413
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1,728
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Total albums: 10. Page 1 of 1
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Other 1996 year charts
A total of 38 charts from recognised sources are available for 1996, with the 3 most prominent highlighted below. Additionally, there are 449 user submitted charts covering this period.
| Title | Source | Type | Published | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Critics Best Albums | Rolling Stone | 1996 year chart | 1996 | |
| NME Albums Of The Year 1996 | New Music Express | 1996 year chart | 1996 |  |
| Best Albums 1996 | Rock Sound (France) | 1996 year chart | 1996 |  |
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| The 100 Best Albums of 2024 | Rolling Stone | 2024 year chart | 2024 | |
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