# The 60 Best Albums Of 2026 (So Far…)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-60-best-albums-of-2026-so-far/
- Published: 2026-08-03T14:51:29+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-03T15:15:58+00:00
- Original publisher: Clash
- Original article: https://www.clashmusic.com/features/the-60-best-albums-of-2026-so-far/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Music, Research, Science

## Summary

Clash Magazine has published its mid-year list of the 60 best albums of 2026, spanning genres from jazz and pop to electronic, R&B, folk and rap. The list, compiled by the magazine's staff and contributors, highlights releases from January to July, mixing breakthrough newcomers with veteran musicians and including some long-form projects and mixtapes alongside traditional albums.

Featured entries include Alewya's debut "Zero", a genre-blending record recorded over four years; Jalen Ngonda's "Doctrine of Love", a soul-influenced follow-up to his debut; Olivia Rodrigo's break-up album "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love"; and "The Pleasure Is Yours" by GENA, a collaboration between Liv.e and Karriem Riggins. The full list runs to 60 titles, with each entry accompanied by a short critical write-up from a named Clash contributor.

- Clash's mid-2026 list names 60 standout albums released between January and July.
- Highlights include Alewya's "Zero", Jalen Ngonda's "Doctrine of Love" and Olivia Rodrigo's break-up record.
- The selection spans genres including jazz, pop, electronic, R&B, folk and rap.

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