Best Albums of 1996
Listed below are the best albums of 1996 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 6 hours ago).
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"Something about Spiritualized + Smashing Pumpkins ? fuk" Reply
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Gooz | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Critically acclaimed band that has missed the public adoration they deserve. This their debut album is probably most deserving of classic status. It is a mid 90s lo fi quirky indie classic. Very much an album about weekend drug taking and small town fun.The Fuzzy guitars help set the tone. They h..." [+] Reply
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Button001 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1996
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"This is hip hop at its finest. Every song has good vibes, great flows, and catchy hooks with great guest vocals and MCs. Illadelph Halflife is always worth listening through from start to finish, but there are some standout tracks ('Respond - React', 'Episodes', 'Push Up Ya Lighter', 'What They D..." [+] Reply
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Lachapelle | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1996
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417
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"Of all the late-career Johnny Cash recordings with Rick Rubin behind the soundboard, those on Unchained are far and away my favorites. That's partly because I spent many a Friday night drinking beer in my buddy Mark's living room listening to this album. But it's also because this is the album wi..." [+] Reply
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buzzdainer | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Extreme and violent, a bit experimental. The best thing about that album is it doesn't sound forced or silly with its aggression some metal bands tent to do." Reply
"This has a slightly more rock sound but it's still definitely the Cranberries. It's a good album, definitely an interesting one in their discography. I know a couple people who say this is their favorite by them." Reply
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lightmyway | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Once you get over the fact that this is not a thrash metal album (and, really, why expect that after the Black album?), you should be able to see this is a really solid hard rock album. No, it's not as good as old Metallica, but what is?" Reply
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zdwyatt | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1996
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Best Albums of 1996 composition
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| Various Artists | 13 | 1% | |
| The Brian Jonestown Massacre | 3 | 0% | |
| Iggy Pop | 3 | 0% | |
| Vangelis | 3 | 0% | |
| Belle And Sebastian | 2 | 0% | |
| Kruder & Dorfmeister | 2 | 0% | |
| Cradle of Filth | 2 | 0% | |
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| Country | Albums | % | |
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454 | 45% | |
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212 | 21% | |
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36 | 4% | |
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36 | 4% | |
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34 | 3% | |
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31 | 3% | |
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24 | 2% | |
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| 7. The Rolling Stones | |
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