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10 Best Albums of 2016 (August 28 Running List)

In our first "running list" of the 10 best albums of 2016, Beyoncé leads the charge with 'Lemonade' while Frank Ocean isn't far behind with 'Blonde'.

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Frank Ocean, Blonde © Boys Don't Cry

As the year winds down, the elite albums of 2016 will further separate themselves from the rest of the pack.  The year has seen several solid album releases, but truly, it’s easy to pick out the crème de la crème.  In an age where tracks seem to carry more weight and are more likely to earn RIAA certification, the top-five albums on this edition of the 10 best albums are near-locks.

1. Beyoncé, Lemonade

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  • Gems: “Hold Up,” “Don’t Hurt Yourself,” “Sorry,” “Sandcastles,” “Freedom” and “Formation”
  • Potential Grammys: Album of the Year, Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song, Best Urban Contemporary Album

 

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