Best Albums of 2026 (so far)
Explore the best albums of 2026 (so far), based on over 2 million album rankings across 60,000 charts
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"It's ambitious, it's conceptual, it's colorful. However, somehow, I find it pretty dull." Reply
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2026
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"Brilliant musicianship but, for me, unlistenable. No songs, no melodies. Like meat and potatoes without the meat and the potatoes. Gorgeous plate and silverware though. I'm still flippin' hungry for something else." Reply
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"A gift of an album whose overwhelming heartbreak and passion consumes me. With crisp production and piercing lyricism, it's not often a collection of songs takes you over so completely. This one's a keeper." Reply
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HoldenM | Helpful? (Log in to vote) · 2
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"Nothing will touch the first two and the classic EP, let’s be honest. But also let’s be honest and say I never expected them to get anywhere near that level ever again. On the last two, they were pretty great but treading water, not exceptional. This is way better than I could have hoped for. Abs..." Reply
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"Absolutely unreal, it feels like such a breath of fresh air for the singer-songwriter genre. It's eclectic in all the right ways, and personal, without being in your face with how clever it thinks it is. Phoebe is very critical of her self, but acknowledges how far she has come by diving into tim..." Reply
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Keatownrodriguez | Helpful? (Log in to vote) · 5
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"It's more consistent than his last few records and I like how reflective it is of his life pre-Beatles. I'm very grateful we still have Paul McCartney with us and releasing music today" Reply
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"The vocal style is definitely an acquired taste but personally I think it works well here" Reply
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"It is my first time listening to this singer, I found it a bit unusual the first time I listened to it, but I gave it another chance and it turned out to be enjoyable, with creative touches. loud melodies & danceable rhythm." Reply
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"A masterful record and one I have no doubt Flea has wanted to make for a long time. Although I semi-dismissed it at the time of its release, I must say the album has now clicked for me and I understand its beauty. Through its confidence, singular focus and by continuing the jazz tradition of cove..." Reply
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"An astonishingly mature album that doesn't try to win you over right away, but rather grows on you over time and leaves a lasting impression. It also takes courage to record these songs without copying other indie bands. They did a great job of it." Reply
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Best Albums of 2026 (so far) composition
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| Drake | 3 | 0% | |
| Various Artists | 3 | 0% | |
| Keith Fullerton Whitman | 2 | 0% | |
| Beck | 2 | 0% | |
| Lex Walton | 2 | 0% | |
| Teller Bank$ | 2 | 0% | |
| U2 | 2 | 0% | |
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442 | 44% | |
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208 | 21% | |
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56 | 6% | |
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45 | 4% | |
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32 | 3% | |
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Best Albums of 2026 (so far) chart changes
| Biggest climbers Biggest climbers in top 100 since last month |
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Up 152 from 223rd to 71st |
Up 85 from 186th to 101st |
Up 39 from 96th to 57th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 86 from - to 86th |
Down 54 from - to 54th |
Down 40 from - to 40th |
| New entries New entries in top 100 since last month |
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Up 152 from 223rd to 71st |
| Leavers Leavers from top 100 since last month |
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Down 16 from 91st to 107th |
Down 12 from 92nd to 104th |
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