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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621.
The Century/Rise Of The Centaur 
Sweden Isotope Soap
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
621
Rank in 2020s:
22,617
Average Rating:
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622.
Joy Next Door 
United States The Maine
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
622
Rank in 2020s:
22,690
Average Rating:
 71 (2 votes)
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623.
Corporate Pudding 
United States Dogpark
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
623
Rank in 2020s:
22,692
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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624.
Whole World As Vigil 
United Kingdom Lauren Auder
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
624
Rank in 2020s:
22,698
Average Rating:
 71 (2 votes)
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625.
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United Kingdom Bassvictim
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
625
Rank in 2020s:
22,699
Average Rating:
 70 (4 votes)
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626.
San Francesco. Giullare Di Dio 
Spain Capella De Ministrers / Carles Magraner
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
626
Rank in 2020s:
22,703
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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627.
Purgatory 
Greece Phasma
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
627
Rank in 2020s:
22,705
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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628.
Hammer & Chisel 
United States Altered Five Blues Band
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
628
Rank in 2020s:
22,741
Average Rating:
 71 (1 vote)
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629.
Vocem Cum Cithara Dedit 
Italy Stefano Albarello
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
629
Rank in 2020s:
22,742
Average Rating:
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630.
That We Must Pass Through This Life 
United Kingdom Cindytalk
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
630
Rank in 2020s:
22,743
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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Best Albums of 2026 (so far) composition

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