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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681.
T.O.M. Ou La Trajectoire Des Perséides 
Canada Alphonse Bisaillon
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
681
Rank in 2020s:
23,161
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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682.
It's Glass 
United States Dutch Interior
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
682
Rank in 2020s:
23,168
Average Rating:
 71 (2 votes)
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683.
Gild The Lily 
United States New Miserable Experience
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
683
Rank in 2020s:
23,173
Average Rating:
 74 (1 vote)
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684.
Skelator 
United States Chief Keef
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
684
Rank in 2020s:
23,176
Average Rating:
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685.
Reliance 
Sweden Soen
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
685
Rank in 2020s:
23,181
Average Rating:
 65 (6 votes)
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686.
The Gradual Degradation Of Shattered Guitar Resonances Drifting Through Echo And Duration 
Portugal Vitor Rua & Luis Fernandes
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
686
Rank in 2020s:
23,183
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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687.
L'embardée 
France Matmatah
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
687
Rank in 2020s:
23,184
Average Rating:
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688.
Diavola 
United States Gabrielle Cavassa
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
688
Rank in 2020s:
23,187
Average Rating:
 73 (1 vote)
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689.
Blue Water 
United States Gay Meat
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
689
Rank in 2020s:
23,189
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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690.
Revelation's Dog 
United Kingdom Gene Madoc
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
690
Rank in 2020s:
23,191
Average Rating:
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Best Albums of 2026 (so far) composition

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Recognised  Year Charts (2025)
1. Albums of the year 2025 by The Telegraph (2025)
2. Albums of the year 2025 by Pitchfork (2025)
3. Best Albums of 2025 by The New Yorker (2025)
4. Albums of the year 2025 by Crack Magazine (2025)
5. Albums of the Year 2025 by Loud And Quiet (2025)
6. Albums of the year 2025 by Stereogum (2025)
7. Albums of the year 2025 by No Ripcord (2025)
8. Best Albums of 2025 by Double J (2025)
9. Albums of the year 2025 by Rough Trade (2025)
10. Albums of the Year 2025 by Les Inrocks (2025)