Best Albums of 2026 (so far)

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Listed below are the best albums of 2026 (so far) as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 1 hour ago).
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2026 year summaryThe best artists of 2026 are Gorillaz, Angine De Poitrine, Dry Cleaning, By Storm, Ratboys, U2, Flea (UN), Mitski, Slayyyter and The Notwist.
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391.
Of Earth & Wires 
Sudan Dua Saleh
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
391
Rank in 2020s:
19,515
Average Rating:
 73 (1 vote)
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392.
The Great Parrot-Ox And The Golden Egg Of Empathy 
United States The Claypool Lennon Delirium
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
3 charts
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
392
Rank in 2020s:
19,653
Average Rating:
 72 (3 votes)
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393.
Ready 
United States Junior Varsity
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
393
Rank in 2020s:
19,654
Average Rating:
 72 (2 votes)
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394.
A Glimpse Of Heaven Radio & TV Sessions 1966-1984 
Compilation
United Kingdom Strawbs
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
394
Rank in 2020s:
19,655
Average Rating:
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395.
Vreva 
Croatia (Hrvatska) Seine
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
395
Rank in 2020s:
19,660
Average Rating:
 73 (1 vote)
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396.
Nowhere Faster 
United States El Ten Eleven
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
396
Rank in 2020s:
19,661
Average Rating:
 71 (4 votes)
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397.
Nethering 
United States Colin Stetson / Greg Fox / Trevor Dunn
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
397
Rank in 2020s:
19,664
Average Rating:
 71 (3 votes)
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398.
Powercroft 
United Kingdom IZCO
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
398
Rank in 2020s:
19,665
Average Rating:
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399.
Knots & Chains 
Switzerland Lone Assembly
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
399
Rank in 2020s:
19,677
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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400.
Tristesse 
Italy For My Demons
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
400
Rank in 2020s:
19,679
Average Rating:
 68 (3 votes)
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