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, Ratboys, U2, By Storm, Slayyyter, Mitski, Flea (UN) and Lucinda Williams.
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651.
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:
651
Rank in 2020s:
22,767
Average Rating:
 71 (1 vote)
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652.
Francisco Garro: Masses: O Quam Pulchra Es & Cantate Domino 
Portugal Cupertinos / Luís Toscano
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
652
Rank in 2020s:
22,768
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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653.
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:
653
Rank in 2020s:
22,769
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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654.
The Pleasure Is Yours 
United States GENA
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
654
Rank in 2020s:
22,770
Average Rating:
 71 (5 votes)
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655.
Dead Load 
France Eel
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
655
Rank in 2020s:
22,772
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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656.
The Entertainment 
Ireland The Clockworks
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
656
Rank in 2020s:
22,773
Average Rating:
 74 (3 votes)
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657.
Lovely Night Of Terror 
United Kingdom Kyle Falconer
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
657
Rank in 2020s:
22,776
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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658.
The Surface Below - Immersion Six 
United States Steve Roach
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
658
Rank in 2020s:
22,806
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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659.
Second Attempt 
United States Flyingfish
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
659
Rank in 2020s:
22,810
Average Rating:
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660.
Not As Brightly Lit 
United States KMDRUMM
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
660
Rank in 2020s:
22,813
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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