Best Albums of 1996

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Listed below are the best albums of 1996 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 6 hours ago).
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1996 year summaryThe best artists of 1996 were Belle And Sebastian, Weezer, DJ Shadow, Tool, Beck, フィッシュマンズ [Fishmans], Swans, OutKast, Manic Street Preachers and Fugees.
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161.
Kollage 
United States Bahamadia
Buy album United States
"I can't say there's a female rapper that I consider belonging among my absolute favorites, as I usually find it hard to connect/relate with them. But there is one exception to the above rule and it's Bahamadia - with all due respect to some other undoubtedly great femcees. I just love her deliver..."  [+]  Reply
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Year of Release:
1996
Appears in:
22 charts
Rank Score:
147
Rank in 1996:
161
Rank in 1990s:
1,352
Overall Rank:
8,402
Average Rating:
 76 (24 votes)
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162.
Take Me To Your Leader 
Australia Newsboys
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Year of Release:
1996
Appears in:
13 charts
Rank Score:
147
Rank in 1996:
162
Rank in 1990s:
1,353
Overall Rank:
8,403
Average Rating:
 68 (17 votes)
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163.
Brave Murder Day 
Sweden Katatonia
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Year of Release:
1996
Appears in:
30 charts
Rank Score:
146
Rank in 1996:
163
Rank in 1990s:
1,361
Overall Rank:
8,465
Average Rating:
 74 (45 votes)
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164.
Becoming X 
United Kingdom Sneaker Pimps
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"I listened to this album to death on my little CD walkman on the way to work in Hamburg. It was also really popular in a couple of bars I frequented as well. 'Becoming X' is a unique sounding album with heavy trip hop but also Indie pop influences. Highlights for me are 'Post Modern Sleaze' and '..."  [+]  Reply
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Year of Release:
1996
Appears in:
49 charts
Rank Score:
144
Rank in 1996:
164
Rank in 1990s:
1,378
Overall Rank:
8,547
Average Rating:
 74 (60 votes)
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165.
Anthology 3 
Compilation
United Kingdom The Beatles
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"The versions of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" And "Something" are simply incredible, they are just as good as the originals. I don't know why the didn't included "Junk" in any album, as it is an excellent song of Paul."  Reply
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Year of Release:
1996
Appears in:
40 charts
Rank Score:
143
Rank in 1996:
165
Rank in 1990s:
1,385
Overall Rank:
8,597
Average Rating:
 79 (192 votes)
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166.
Peace At Last 
United Kingdom The Blue Nile
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Year of Release:
1996
Appears in:
31 charts
Rank Score:
141
Rank in 1996:
166
Rank in 1990s:
1,397
Overall Rank:
8,662
Average Rating:
 76 (35 votes)
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167.
Dead Cities 
United Kingdom The Future Sound Of London
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"Exceptionally underrated IDM album. Blends the beautiful, weird and harsh in equal measure for an immersive and unsettling experience. In my humble opinion, FSOL's best work."  Reply
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Year of Release:
1996
Appears in:
42 charts
Rank Score:
141
Rank in 1996:
167
Rank in 1990s:
1,400
Overall Rank:
8,679
Average Rating:
 75 (46 votes)
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168.
Their Satanic Majesties' Second Request 
United States The Brian Jonestown Massacre
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Year of Release:
1996
Appears in:
38 charts
Rank Score:
139
Rank in 1996:
168
Rank in 1990s:
1,413
Overall Rank:
8,785
Average Rating:
 76 (77 votes)
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169.
Amanita 
United States Bardo Pond
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Year of Release:
1996
Appears in:
34 charts
Rank Score:
137
Rank in 1996:
169
Rank in 1990s:
1,431
Overall Rank:
8,878
Average Rating:
 76 (36 votes)
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170.
DJ-Kicks 
Austria Kruder & Dorfmeister
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Year of Release:
1996
Appears in:
26 charts
Rank Score:
137
Rank in 1996:
170
Rank in 1990s:
1,437
Overall Rank:
8,908
Average Rating:
 73 (30 votes)
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