Best Albums of 1996
Listed below are the best albums of 1996 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 1 hour ago).
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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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"My favourite of the American albums. Rusty cage and southern accents are both epic but the rest of the album has some other wonderful moment. One of the greatest voices in popular music. He could sing the phone book and make people weep. One of the greatest artists of all time, no matter what the..." [+] Reply
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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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"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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"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
"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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"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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"Punk rock have never been better and probably never will" Reply
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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% | |
| Grateful Dead | 3 | 0% | |
| Santana | 2 | 0% | |
| Philip Glass | 2 | 0% | |
| Barenaked Ladies | 2 | 0% | |
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452 | 45% | |
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212 | 21% | |
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36 | 4% | |
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35 | 4% | |
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35 | 4% | |
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31 | 3% | |
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24 | 2% | |
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