Best Albums of 2016
Listed below are the best albums of 2016 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 4 hours ago).
"I absolutely love this album It's early days yet but at the moment this is my favourite album by the rhcp Time will tell whether it's a laster but this has not been off my iPod since it was released about a month ago It has the same laid back feel like "by the way" - which up to about a week ago ..." [+] Reply
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"Where do I even start with this album? It represents such a massive shift in the sound of Lenker, the beginning of the band that would come to be her most well-known musical outlet, it indicates a distinct leveling-up in the power of her songwriting, and this is the first time I have heard that i..." [+] Reply
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Mercury | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"It's a very nice album to make you feel good! All of the lyrics aren't very hard to understand and Sarah's vocals are very cute! This is a good album if you want something easy to listen to, are a fan of J-Pop and nothing to challenging to think about." Reply
"Criminally under appreciated PJH album this one This time the over arching theme focus' on America and more precisely the perceived social cleansing through demolition of ghettos and slums , it really is powerful stuff . Tip - get to understand the back ground to this album and you will appreciat..." [+] Reply
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Brad1770 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Nicolas Jaar needs more love from this site..." Reply
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meruizh | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"It's extremely hooky and has a really banging beat. What else more do we need?" Reply
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awesomness425 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"disgustingly good" Reply
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Lowkey | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Gorgeous album! Anyone with an appreciation of jazz should give it a spin. Be sure to listen to the 10 minute version of Unconditional Love or at least check it out live on YouTube." Reply
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Freddie55 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"A great party record. A great sex record. A great record for long as hell drives. Kaytranada doesn't go out of his way to give us a Moon Safari or Discovery, but anyone could care. It's still one of the most effortlessly enjoyable listens of the decade." Reply
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"An enjoyable record with a nice raw sound with Mick especially blowing some wonderful harp. Being the blues it can get to being a bit samey but it's not too bad at all. I wonder if this is just a stop gap or the final Stones album. If it is it's a good way to end it by bringing everything full ci..." [+] Reply
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 5 of 100
Best Albums of 2016 composition
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| Various Artists | 10 | 1% | |
| David Bowie | 3 | 0% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 3 | 0% | |
| Young Thug | 2 | 0% | |
| Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers | 2 | 0% | |
| Gov't Mule | 2 | 0% | |
| Lil Peep | 2 | 0% | |
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452 | 45% | |
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176 | 18% | |
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54 | 5% | |
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49 | 5% | |
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37 | 4% | |
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29 | 3% | |
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