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, U2, By Storm, Ratboys, Slayyyter, Mitski, Lucinda Williams and Flea (UN).
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431.
The Weight Of The Woods 
Ireland Dermot Kennedy
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
431
Rank in 2020s:
20,845
Average Rating:
 72 (2 votes)
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432.
It's Fine To Dream 
United States You Are An Angel
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
432
Rank in 2020s:
20,848
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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433.
War Cash 
Mixed Nationality Crimeapple & Big Ghost Ltd
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
433
Rank in 2020s:
20,860
Average Rating:
 71 (2 votes)
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434.
Sense Data 
Sweden Mattias El Mansouri
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
434
Rank in 2020s:
20,862
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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435.
1997-02-12: Capitol Theatre, Sydney, Australia 
Live
United States Bruce Springsteen
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
435
Rank in 2020s:
20,864
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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436.
The Refrigerator 
United States Remember Sports
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
3 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
436
Rank in 2020s:
20,875
Average Rating:
 73 (2 votes)
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437.
Woman 
Jamaica Hempress Sativa
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
437
Rank in 2020s:
20,876
Average Rating:
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438.
BRZ010 
Finland DJ Sofa
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
438
Rank in 2020s:
20,892
Average Rating:
 72 (3 votes)
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439.
Bloodline 
Liberia Mon Rovîa
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
7 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
439
Rank in 2020s:
20,893
Average Rating:
 71 (5 votes)
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440.
The Boy Who Cried Terrified . 
United Kingdom Fakemink
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
440
Rank in 2020s:
20,894
Average Rating:
 69 (4 votes)
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Best Albums of 2026 (so far) composition

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Recognised  Decade Charts (2020s)
1. 100 Best Albums of the 2010s: Staff Picks by Billboard (2019)
2. Gorilla vs. Bear Albums of the 2010s by Gorilla vs. Bear (2019)
3. NME's Greatest Albums of The Decade: The 2010s by New Music Express (2019)
4. Top 100 Albums of the Decade by Crack Magazine (2019)
5. 100 Best Albums of the 2010s by Rolling Stone (2019)
6. The 200 Best Albums of the 2010s by Pitchfork (2019)
7. Top 50 Albums of the 2010s by The Wild Honey Pie (2019)
8. BrooklynVegan's Top Albums of 2010s by BrooklynVegan (2020)
9. The 50 best albums of the decade – 2010 to 2019 by Independent (2019)
10. The Needle Drop's Top Albums Of The 2010s by The Needle Drop (2019)