Best Albums of 1996
Listed below are the best albums of 1996 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 4 hours ago).
"such an underrated album, far better than the uber-produced, filler-filled all eyez on me." Reply
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"I heard only recently "Casanova" in its whole, after having heard and read that the album is often considered the best from Divine Comedy. I was very excited about the recent Divine Comedy albums such as "Bang Goes the Knighthood," "Victory for the Comic Muse" and also "The Duckworth Lewis Projec..." [+] Reply
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"Ghostface's third best album. Which still means it's better than your favourite artist's best album (OK, slight exagerration). This shit is raw, real, tight, dope, fresh, funky fly, poisonous darts, you get the picture. Buy it." Reply
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"The world's first (and only?) metal band that doesn't take itself - not to mention metal music - seriously, but who put writing good songs its top priority. It's funny how most metal heads are surprisingly easy-going and even intellectual people, yet they often listen to music that is as insular ..." [+] Reply
"Slightly boring. Elegant but forgettable, "Wrong" is the best of the lot." Reply
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"In my opinion, this is Underworlds best record. Juanita/Kiteless/To Dream Of Love is an epic opening track." Reply
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"Their last really great album before becoming shadows of their former selves. Love the Brazilian tribal aspects, adds to the whole atmosphere while remaining brutally angry and pissed off throughout. Max Cavalera left some blood on the microphone making this one." Reply
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"Not to imply that Orchid is bad or that it’s not worth listening to, but Mornigrise serves as a major step forward in solidifying a sonic identity Opeth could be recognized by. Akerfeldt has always had one of the best growls in the business as far as I’m concerned. This is a great and dynamic sop..." [+] Reply
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"Failure in general is so overlooked but this album is truly an underrated gem of the 90s. in this album the band has finally found their sound: the perfect balance between heavy and melodic, dark and sappy, and an amazing production. the songwriting really shines on this one and the lyrics are gr..." [+] Reply
"I'm really surprised to see how low this on overall rankings One Headlight is classic. The Difference, Three Marlenas, 6th Avenue Heartache all fantastic singles I Wish I Felt Nothing, Bleeders, Invisible City, and to a lesser extent, Josephine are all great great songs. They are blue collar band..." [+] Reply
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 6 of 100
Best Albums of 1996 composition
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| Various Artists | 13 | 1% | |
| The Brian Jonestown Massacre | 3 | 0% | |
| Iggy Pop | 3 | 0% | |
| Vangelis | 3 | 0% | |
| Belle And Sebastian | 2 | 0% | |
| Kruder & Dorfmeister | 2 | 0% | |
| Cradle of Filth | 2 | 0% | |
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454 | 45% | |
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212 | 21% | |
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36 | 4% | |
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36 | 4% | |
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34 | 3% | |
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31 | 3% | |
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24 | 2% | |
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