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: 4 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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721.
Lean In 
United Kingdom Art School Girlfriend
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
3 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
721
Rank in 2020s:
22,823
Average Rating:
 74 (2 votes)
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722.
Nail 
Korea, South Yves
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
722
Rank in 2020s:
22,824
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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723.
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:
723
Rank in 2020s:
22,826
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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724.
Angelpink 
United States Keni Titus
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
2 charts
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
724
Rank in 2020s:
22,827
Average Rating:
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725.
Extra Stars 
United States Gregory Uhlmann
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
725
Rank in 2020s:
22,828
Average Rating:
 71 (2 votes)
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726.
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:
726
Rank in 2020s:
22,864
Average Rating:
 71 (1 vote)
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727.
Qisma 
United Kingdom HeKz
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
727
Rank in 2020s:
22,865
Average Rating:
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728.
Fools Day 
United States Bottling House
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
728
Rank in 2020s:
22,867
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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729.
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:
729
Rank in 2020s:
22,871
Average Rating:
 71 (2 votes)
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730.
Everydayness 
United States Darksoft
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
730
Rank in 2020s:
22,872
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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Best Albums of 2026 (so far) composition

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