Best Albums of 2016
Listed below are the best albums of 2016 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 1 hour ago).
"Really enjoyed this one! Sounds like if 60s Pink Floyd were a garage rock band..." Reply
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"I was brought to the attention of Angel Olsen when her last album was released. I didn't dabble on it too long, so I was intrigued when her name came up again when this record received a lot of praise. It's definitely worth a listen. Olsen's singing is good, but her songs keep you interested with..." [+] Reply
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"I can say that this album pleasantly surprised me. The sense of maturity and shift in direction on this album were unexpected but definitely welcomed changes from his previous material. Tapping heavily into funk and soul influences, Donald Glover breathes new life into these genres on "Awaken, My..." [+] Reply
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"A really good album. I don't like R&B usually but this is punctuated with funky grooves and great sounds. Love it. It begs to be listened to closely from start to finish. People who compare this to only Kendrick and Chance need to expand their musical references beyond the last five years, I think." Reply
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jhuik | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Kendrick just keeps solidifying his greatness. I'm convinced when his career is all said and done he will be widely considered the greatest hip-hop artist to ever walk on the planet." Reply
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travelful | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +18 votes (18 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Holy shit!!! What a leftfield surprise. Not a weak track among the bunch--save "Don't Touch My Hair," which is still fantastic. A truly special record." Reply
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HoldenM | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"This first time I listened to this album I didn't exactly love it, but I also thought it was one of the better releases from Weezer. I really liked Everything Will Be Alright In The End, which was probably my third favourite Weezer album next to The Blue Album, and Pinkerton. After a few listens ..." [+] Reply
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"Jeff Rosenstock seems like the kind of guy who always comes into a party quietly and then just all of a sudden starts jiviing uncontrollably, having a blast but then for no reason starts striking random people and then gets punched right in the face and afterwards when he's home with a broken jaw..." [+] Reply
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cestuneblague | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +12 votes (12 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"An incredible recording under any circumstance, but considering Leonard almost undoubtedly knew this would be his last and the health problems he endured, this is even more remarkable. It is difficult to pick out any highlights as it all flows so beautifully but I have to mention Treaty, which I ..." [+] Reply
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"A deeply confessional album which remains solid throughout. Mitski's lyricism is astounding and the record rewards repeat listens to fully comprehend the weighty, emotional themes she tackles, along with embracing all of the hooks. One of the year's best." Reply
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Best Albums of 2016 composition
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| Various Artists | 10 | 1% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 3 | 0% | |
| David Bowie | 3 | 0% | |
| Lil Peep | 2 | 0% | |
| Nicolas Jaar | 2 | 0% | |
| Thee Oh Sees | 2 | 0% | |
| Marillion | 2 | 0% | |
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452 | 45% | |
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176 | 18% | |
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54 | 5% | |
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37 | 4% | |
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