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, Ratboys, U2, Flea (UN), By Storm, Mitski, Slayyyter and The Notwist.
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691.
Enemy 
Germany KMFDM
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
691
Rank in 2020s:
22,694
Average Rating:
 72 (2 votes)
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692.
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:
692
Rank in 2020s:
22,696
Average Rating:
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693.
Dead Load 
France Eel
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
693
Rank in 2020s:
22,710
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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693.
Where Light Settles 
United Kingdom Jasmine Myra
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
693
Rank in 2020s:
22,710
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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695.
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:
695
Rank in 2020s:
22,712
Average Rating:
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696.
Corporate Pudding 
United States Dogpark
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
696
Rank in 2020s:
22,786
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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697.
"Unlikely, Maybe" 
Portugal Bruno Pernadas
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
697
Rank in 2020s:
22,791
Average Rating:
 71 (5 votes)
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698.
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:
698
Rank in 2020s:
22,793
Average Rating:
 71 (2 votes)
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699.
Midnight Zone 
Soundtrack
United States Laurel Halo
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
699
Rank in 2020s:
22,798
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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700.
Angelpink 
United States Keni Titus
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
700
Rank in 2020s:
22,834
Average Rating:
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Best Albums of 2026 (so far) composition

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Best Albums of the 1980s
1. The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
2. Doolittle by Pixies
3. Remain In Light by Talking Heads
4. Disintegration by The Cure
5. The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
6. The Joshua Tree by U2
7. Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush
8. Thriller by Michael Jackson
9. Purple Rain by Prince And The Revolution
10. Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth