Best Albums of 1996

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Explore the best albums of 1996, based on over 2 million album rankings across 60,000 charts. Last updated: 7 hours ago

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1996 year summaryThe best artists of 1996 were Belle And Sebastian, Weezer, DJ Shadow, Tool, Beck, フィッシュマンズ [Fishmans], Swans, Manic Street Preachers, OutKast and 2Pac.

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Becoming X

Sneaker Pimps

"This was a hella tight record. Can't believe that the recent ratings have been in the meh side." Reply

- Luigii | Helpful? (Log in to vote) · 0

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1996

Appears in:

50 charts

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148

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Anime Salve

Fabrizio De André

"The last album by De Andrè, a summary of all his career, the right conclusion of his life" Reply

- Gionzi | Helpful? (Log in to vote) · 1

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1996

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23 charts

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146

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Bust 'Em Green

Henry's Dress

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1996

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4 charts

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144

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Bob Mould

"Some of these songs are among Bob Mould's best. I think this album is unfairly overlooked." Reply

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1996

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30 charts

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144

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165.

Kollage

Bahamadia

"I can't say there's a female rapper that I consider belonging among my absolute favorites, as I usually find it hard to connect/relate with them. But there is one exception to the above rule and it's Bahamadia - with all due respect to some other undoubtedly great femcees. I just love her deliver..."" I can't say there's a female rapper that I consider belonging among my absolute favorites, as I usually find it hard to connect/relate with them. But there is one exception to the above rule and it's Bahamadia - with all due respect to some other undoubtedly great femcees. I just love her delivery, it's so natural, so effortless. Also, the production does a good job of showcasing this even further. It creates a warm and cozy atmosphere with a soul-based background. It draws you in slowly but surely in a hypnotising and irresistible manner and then she delivers the finals blow with her vocals. It might seem that she lacks energy, but that's exactly the point (though it has to be said that it's not monotonous all the way through there are more "active" moments, for example Rugged Ruff or Total Wreck). All the guest are fine, both Da Jawn and 3 Tha Hard Way are deservedly some of the best tracks of the album due to their contributions, but I prefer listening to Bahamadia to be honest. It's not their fault, it's just that she is the unquestionable star, so captivating. The lyrics don't matter that much, because everything else is excellent, but they happen to be great, too, both as standalone lines or verses ("Spits the riddles like phlegm Loose with my lyrics like I double jointed them Twist and I bend, common episodes past freak modes The monstrous bass beneath my pace be like morse code Slash, beep, slash, beep, scanners Zero in to the system in your jeeps I'm out there with Kool Keith and Ced-Gee and De La Inventors of my third seeing eye The futuristic vision, I'm not among loony nut cakes upon a mission I gets in where I fit in, 'cause life's too short So you could all label me weirdo, but yo I know it's talent") as well as when it comes to storytelling that runs through a whole track, with True Honey Buns (Da Freak Shit) being a prime example of this. Good luck trying to spot the highlights, almost every track is one. Anyway, apart from the ones I already mentioned at various points (Rugged Ruff/Total Wreck/Spontaneity/True Honey Buns (Da Freak Shit)/Da Jawn/3 Tha Hard Way), it has to be I Confess, UKNOWHOWWEDU, Innovation. Yeah, you get the idea." Reply

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1996

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22 charts

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144

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Broken Arrow

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

"This is a great album with some classic Crazy Horse numbers like Loose Change and Slip Away and Big Time, probably the best song on the album. It's also got an amazing Neil Young ballad called Music Arcade that is a stunner. I heard all of these songs played for the first time in a small bar call..." Reply

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1996

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59 charts

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143

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Peace At Last

The Blue Nile

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1996

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31 charts

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143

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Anthology 3
Compilation

The Beatles

"Contains some great demos and outtakes, but the Get Back sessions can get a bit tedious at times..." Reply

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1996

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41 charts

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142

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I Feel Alright

Steve Earle

"A pretty good album that doesn't stick out anywhere. Although being a long time fan of Steve Earle I have not listened much to this album. I have a feeling it might be a grower though." Reply

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1996

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63 charts

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141

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Fly, Fly My Sadness

The Bulgarian Voices Angelite & Huun-Huur-Tu

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1996

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12 charts

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140

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Best Albums of 1996 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	13	1%
Iggy Pop	3	0%
The Brian Jonestown Massacre	3	0%
Stereolab	3	0%
The Shamen	2	0%
Kruder & Dorfmeister	2	0%
Lou Reed	2	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	451	45%
	209	21%
	36	4%
	36	4%
	34	3%
	30	3%
	24	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	923	92%
Yes	77	8%

Live?	Albums	%
No	964	96%
Yes	36	4%

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

Best Albums of 1996 chart changes

Biggest climbers Biggest climbers in top 100 since last month
Up 9 from 89th to 80th Travelling Without Moving by Jamiroquai
Up 3 from 60th to 57th Second Toughest In The Infants by Underworld
Up 3 from 54th to 51st Casanova by The Divine Comedy

Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month
Down 3 from 57th to 60th Morningrise by Opeth
Down 2 from 59th to 61st Bringing Down The Horse by The Wallflowers
Down 2 from 80th to 82nd White Light White Heat White Trash by Social Distortion

New entries New entries in top 100 since last month
Up 1 from 101st to 100th Pre-Millennium Tension by Tricky

Leavers Leavers from top 100 since last month
Down 1 from 100th to 101st None So Vile by Cryptopsy

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