Best Albums of 1996

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Listed below are the best albums of 1996 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 56,000 greatest album charts.

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summaryThe best artists of 1996 were Belle And Sebastian, Weezer, DJ Shadow, Tool, Beck, フィッシュマンズ [Fishmans], Swans, OutKast, Manic Street Preachers and Fugees.

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Calling Up Spirits

Dick Dale

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1996

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4 charts

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Where Did You Sleep Last Night, Legacy, Vol 1
Compilation

Lead Belly

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1996

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6 charts

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Matapédia

Kate & Anna McGarrigle

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1996

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9 charts

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884.

The Very Best Of Santana
Compilation

Santana

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1996

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6 charts

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The Guitar Trio

Al Di Meola / John McLaughlin / Paco De Lucía

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1996

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6 charts

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886.

Glimmer

Kevin Salem

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1996

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3 charts

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886.

John Cage: Imaginary Landscapes

Jan Williams / Maelström Percussion Ensemble

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1996

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1 chart

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Le Prix Du Silence

La Ruda Salska

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1996

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3 charts

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The Secret Of Life

Gretchen Peters

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1996

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4 charts

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Rise Again

The Mahones

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1996

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3 charts

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Best Albums of 1996 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	14	1%
Vangelis	3	0%
The Brian Jonestown Massacre	3	0%
Grateful Dead	3	0%
Iggy Pop	3	0%
Oblivians	2	0%
The Who	2	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	459	46%
	213	21%
	38	4%
	36	4%
	35	4%
	29	3%
	22	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	922	92%
Yes	78	8%

Live?	Albums	%
No	966	97%
Yes	34	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	987	99%
Yes	13	1%

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