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, By Storm, Ratboys, U2, Flea (UN), Mitski, Slayyyter and The Notwist.
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621.
Anomalies 
Sweden Wolverine
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
621
Rank in 2020s:
21,948
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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622.
Keep Out Of The Storm 
Canada The Sheepdogs
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
3 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
622
Rank in 2020s:
21,949
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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623.
Headache Contest 
United States Aaron Dilloway
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
623
Rank in 2020s:
21,952
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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624.
They Call Us The Lucky Ones 
United States Ryan Bingham And The Texas Gentleman
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
624
Rank in 2020s:
21,954
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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625.
Junglist! Old Skool Ragga, D&B, Jungle 1993-95 
Compilation
Mixed Nationality Various Artists
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
625
Rank in 2020s:
21,957
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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626.
Colour Wheel 
United States Cigarettes For Breakfast
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
626
Rank in 2020s:
21,958
Average Rating:
 72 (3 votes)
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627.
Angel's Mess 
Australia Waax
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
627
Rank in 2020s:
21,960
Average Rating:
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628.
Bend Down And Kiss The Ground 
United Kingdom Bloody Head
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
628
Rank in 2020s:
21,962
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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629.
Evaporator 
United Kingdom Nathan Fake
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
629
Rank in 2020s:
21,972
Average Rating:
 72 (4 votes)
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630.
Aguas Raras 
Chile Renatto Olivares
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
7 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
630
Rank in 2020s:
21,974
Average Rating:
 74 (11 votes)
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Best Albums of 2026 (so far) composition

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