The best albums of 2026 (so far)
The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Mitski – Nothing's About to Happen to Me · Kacey Musgraves – Middle of Nowhere · Ratboys – Singin' to an Empty Chair. (Updated Aug 5, 2026.)
Indie rock, country and rap: the records of 2026 critics rate highest so far (Billboard, Clash, Album of the Year).
Top 11
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1
Mitski – Nothing's About to Happen to Me
Her first album since her surprise Hot 100 hit, tender and unsettling.
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2
Kacey Musgraves – Middle of Nowhere
Her seventh album, about isolation, and her best opening week ever.
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3
Ratboys – Singin' to an Empty Chair
The Chicago band's alt-country high point.
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4
Gilla Band – Pugnello
The Dublin noise-rock band at their most abrasive.
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5
Don Toliver – Octane
The rap album at the top of the year so far.
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6
Ella Langley – Dandelion
Country with the hit Choosin' Texas.
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7
Various Artists – HELP(2)
The War Child charity compilation, revisiting the 1995 original.
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8
Aldous Harding – Train On The Island
Recorded with John Parish at Rockfield Studios.
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9
Jalen Ngonda – Doctrine of Love
Classic soul with a modern touch.
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10
Hemlocke Springs – the apple tree under the sea
80s synth-pop meets 2000s indie.
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11
GENA – The Pleasure Is Yours
Liv.e and Detroit producer Karriem Riggins's joint debut.
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