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, U2, By Storm, Ratboys, Slayyyter, Mitski, Lucinda Williams and Flea (UN).
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421.
A Way In 
Egypt Mitchum Yacoub
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
421
Rank in 2020s:
20,722
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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422.
Forgotten Melodies 
Russia Alexander Malofeev
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
422
Rank in 2020s:
20,723
Average Rating:
 73 (1 vote)
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423.
...Beginning Of The End 
United States Portrayal Of Guilt
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
423
Rank in 2020s:
20,734
Average Rating:
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424.
Morton Feldman: Complete Works For Multiple Pianos 
Mixed Nationality Jovita Zähl / Philipp Kronbichler / Peter Degenhardt / John McAlpine / Friedrich Jaecker
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
424
Rank in 2020s:
20,744
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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425.
The Beast Goes On 
United States Starbenders
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
425
Rank in 2020s:
20,750
Average Rating:
 74 (1 vote)
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426.
Vishap 
Armenia Victoria Alexanyan
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
426
Rank in 2020s:
20,767
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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427.
Astral Hawk Machine 
Mixed Nationality Astral Hawk Machine
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
427
Rank in 2020s:
20,771
Average Rating:
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428.
波地獄 [Post Purgatory] 
Taiwan 破地獄 [Scattered Purgatory]
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
428
Rank in 2020s:
20,776
Average Rating:
 74 (1 vote)
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429.
High Noon Hymns 
United States The Long Ryders
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
429
Rank in 2020s:
20,778
Average Rating:
 71 (2 votes)
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430.
Es Un Dolor Inexplicable 
Spain Mujeres
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
430
Rank in 2020s:
20,844
Average Rating:
 73 (1 vote)
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