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: 2 hours ago).
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2026 year summaryThe best artists of 2026 are Gorillaz, Angine De Poitrine, Dry Cleaning, U2, By Storm, Ratboys, Slayyyter, Mitski, Lucinda Williams and Flea (UN).
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831.
Trópico Paranóia 
Portugal Expresso Transatlântico
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
0
Rank in 2026:
831
Rank in 2020s:
24,725
Average Rating:
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832.
Crashdummiez! 
Belgium Blckk
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
0
Rank in 2026:
832
Rank in 2020s:
24,726
Average Rating:
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832.
Under The Sun 
South Africa Sun-El Musician
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
0
Rank in 2026:
832
Rank in 2020s:
24,726
Average Rating:
 72 (2 votes)
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834.
Soleil De Minuit 
France Fœhn Trio
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
0
Rank in 2026:
834
Rank in 2020s:
24,848
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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835.
VOL. 3 
United States Novulent
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
0
Rank in 2026:
835
Rank in 2020s:
24,849
Average Rating:
 72 (2 votes)
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836.
Town Beat 
Japan キリンジ [Kirinji]
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
0
Rank in 2026:
836
Rank in 2020s:
24,861
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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837.
Boulevard De L'Enfance 
France Gauvain Sers
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
0
Rank in 2026:
837
Rank in 2020s:
24,865
Average Rating:
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838.
Maniwa Elemental 
United Kingdom Lagowski
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
0
Rank in 2026:
838
Rank in 2020s:
24,877
Average Rating:
 73 (1 vote)
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838.
The Grievance 
United Kingdom Irked
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
0
Rank in 2026:
838
Rank in 2020s:
24,877
Average Rating:
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840.
Dark Woke 
United States Dope Knife
Buy album United States
Year of Release:
2026
Appears in:
1 chart
Rank Score:
0
Rank in 2026:
840
Rank in 2020s:
24,879
Average Rating:
 72 (1 vote)
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Total albums: 930. Page 84 of 93

Best Albums of 2026 (so far) composition

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Best Albums of 1959
1. Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis
2. Mingus Ah Um by Charles Mingus
3. Time Out by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
4. The Shape Of Jazz To Come by Ornette Coleman
5. Berry Is On Top by Chuck Berry
6. Moanin' In The Moonlight by Howlin' Wolf
7. Little Girl Blue by Nina Simone
8. The Genius Of Ray Charles by Ray Charles
9. Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs by Marty Robbins
10. Chega De Saudade by João Gilberto