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: 5 hours ago).
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2026 year summaryThe best artists of 2026 are Gorillaz, Angine De Poitrine, Dry Cleaning, Ratboys, U2, Flea (UN), By Storm, Mitski, Slayyyter and The Notwist.
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421.
Hydrephos 
Finland Pambikallio
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
421
Rank in 2020s:
20,124
Average Rating:
 73 (2 votes)
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422.
Khazna 
Mixed Nationality Kiss Facility
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
422
Rank in 2020s:
20,196
Average Rating:
 73 (5 votes)
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423.
Tragic Magic 
Australia Matt Corby
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
423
Rank in 2020s:
20,198
Average Rating:
 71 (2 votes)
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424.
The Refrigerator 
United States Remember Sports
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
3 charts
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
424
Rank in 2020s:
20,201
Average Rating:
 73 (2 votes)
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425.
¿Dónde Está La ONU Cuando Más La Necesitas? 
Spain Niña Polaca
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
425
Rank in 2020s:
20,206
Average Rating:
 73 (1 vote)
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426.
Autotronic EP 
United Kingdom Toby Ross & Fez The Kid
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
426
Rank in 2020s:
20,209
Average Rating:
 73 (2 votes)
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427.
Forever Loaded 
United States The Lords Of Altamont ‎
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
427
Rank in 2020s:
20,219
Average Rating:
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428.
The Great Satan 
United States Rob Zombie
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
428
Rank in 2020s:
20,220
Average Rating:
 72 (4 votes)
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429.
Guitar Explorations Of Cloud Formations 
United States Thurston Moore
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
429
Rank in 2020s:
20,221
Average Rating:
 73 (1 vote)
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430.
In A Space Outta Dub 
United Kingdom Nightmares On Wax Vs Adrian Sherwood
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 2026:
430
Rank in 2020s:
20,222
Average Rating:
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