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, Flea (UN), By Storm, Slayyyter, Mitski and The Notwist.
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781.
Daños Luz 
Mexico Enjambre
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
781
Rank in 2020s:
23,826
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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782.
Everyone Good Is Called Molly 
Ireland Nashpaints
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
782
Rank in 2020s:
23,894
Average Rating:
 73 (2 votes)
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783.
Wonderful 
United Kingdom Skaiwater
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
783
Rank in 2020s:
23,896
Average Rating:
 71 (1 vote)
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784.
In This Very World 
United States Steven Brown
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
784
Rank in 2020s:
23,900
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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785.
Bevor Der Mut Dich Verlässt 
Germany Das Lumpenpack
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
785
Rank in 2020s:
23,904
Average Rating:
 71 (1 vote)
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786.
Embraced For A Second As We Die 
Sweden Amanda Bergman
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
786
Rank in 2020s:
23,905
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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787.
Liminal Beings And Their Echoes 
Hong Kong David Boring
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
787
Rank in 2020s:
23,909
Average Rating:
 74 (1 vote)
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787.
Itken Jos Mua Huvittaa 
Finland Maustetytöt
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
787
Rank in 2020s:
23,909
Average Rating:
 71 (1 vote)
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789.
Fables 
Canada Isabel Pine
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
789
Rank in 2020s:
23,913
Average Rating:
 72 (2 votes)
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790.
Blasé Saint 
United States Matryoshka (US)
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
1
Rank in 2026:
790
Rank in 2020s:
23,917
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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Best Albums of 2026 (so far) composition

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Recognised  Decade Charts (2020s)
1. NME's Greatest Albums of The Decade: The 2010s by New Music Express (2019)
2. 100 Best Albums of the 2010s by Rolling Stone (2019)
3. The 200 Best Albums of the 2010s by Pitchfork (2019)
4. 100 Best Albums of the 2010s: Staff Picks by Billboard (2019)
5. The 50 Best Albums of the Decade by Deep Cuts (2019)
6. The A.V. Club's 50 best albums of the 2010s by The A.V. Club (2019)
7. Gorilla vs. Bear Albums of the 2010s by Gorilla vs. Bear (2019)
8. Top 100 Albums of the Decade by Crack Magazine (2019)
9. Top 50 Albums of the 2010s by The Wild Honey Pie (2019)
10. BrooklynVegan's Top Albums of 2010s by BrooklynVegan (2020)