Best Albums of 2016

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Listed below are the best albums of 2016 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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2016 year summaryThe best artists of 2016 were Radiohead, Frank Ocean, David Bowie, Car Seat Headrest, Danny Brown, Bon Iver, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Nick Cave, Kanye West and Beyoncé.

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11.

Nonagon Infinity

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Year of Release:

2016

Appears in:

329 charts

Rank Score:

2,714

Rank in 2016:

Rank in 2010s:

100

Overall Rank:

663

Average Rating:

81 (459 votes)

Comments:

12.

"Awaken, My Love!"

Childish Gambino

Year of Release:

2016

Appears in:

318 charts

Rank Score:

2,682

Rank in 2016:

Rank in 2010s:

102

Overall Rank:

672

Average Rating:

79 (502 votes)

Comments:

13.

My Woman

Angel Olsen

Year of Release:

2016

Appears in:

402 charts

Rank Score:

2,506

Rank in 2016:

Rank in 2010s:

108

Overall Rank:

721

Average Rating:

79 (413 votes)

Comments:

14.

Untitled Unmastered.

Kendrick Lamar

Year of Release:

2016

Appears in:

407 charts

Rank Score:

2,388

Rank in 2016:

Rank in 2010s:

113

Overall Rank:

750

Average Rating:

80 (838 votes)

Comments:

15.

Malibu

Anderson .Paak

Year of Release:

2016

Appears in:

339 charts

Rank Score:

2,166

Rank in 2016:

Rank in 2010s:

121

Overall Rank:

827

Average Rating:

79 (498 votes)

Comments:

16.

Weezer (White Album)

Weezer

Year of Release:

2016

Appears in:

300 charts

Rank Score:

1,992

Rank in 2016:

Rank in 2010s:

132

Overall Rank:

904

Average Rating:

77 (547 votes)

Comments:

17.

A Seat At The Table

Solange

Year of Release:

2016

Appears in:

310 charts

Rank Score:

1,840

Rank in 2016:

Rank in 2010s:

145

Overall Rank:

977

Average Rating:

78 (301 votes)

Comments:

18.

You Want It Darker

Leonard Cohen

Year of Release:

2016

Appears in:

325 charts

Rank Score:

1,639

Rank in 2016:

Rank in 2010s:

158

Overall Rank:

1,077

Average Rating:

79 (332 votes)

Comments:

19.

WORRY.

Jeff Rosenstock

Year of Release:

2016

Appears in:

192 charts

Rank Score:

1,581

Rank in 2016:

Rank in 2010s:

163

Overall Rank:

1,115

Average Rating:

79 (197 votes)

Comments:

20.

Run The Jewels 3

Run The Jewels

Year of Release:

2016

Appears in:

277 charts

Rank Score:

1,543

Rank in 2016:

Rank in 2010s:

170

Overall Rank:

1,150

Average Rating:

81 (400 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of 2016 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	9	1%
The Rolling Stones	3	0%
King Crimson	2	0%
Lil Peep	2	0%
Thee Oh Sees	2	0%
Nicolas Jaar	2	0%
Gov't Mule	2	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	459	46%
	180	18%
	51	5%
	45	5%
	37	4%
	27	3%
	25	3%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	981	98%
Yes	19	2%

Live?	Albums	%
No	978	98%
Yes	22	2%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	989	99%
Yes	11	1%

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Best Artists of 2017
1. Kendrick Lamar
2. Lorde
3. Brockhampton
4. Tyler, The Creator
5. The War On Drugs
6. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
7. Slowdive
8. Mount Eerie
9. Phil Elverum
10. The National
11. Fleet Foxes
12. Father John Misty
13. LCD Soundsystem
14. Alvvays
15. SZA
16. St. Vincent
17. Phoebe Bridgers
18. Perfume Genius
19. Brand New
20. Vince Staples