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This is an ordered list of The Skinny's highest rated albums of 2016. Check out
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Run the Jewels - Run the Jewels 3
December 25, 2016
Hip Hop
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100
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D.D Dumbo - Utopia Defeated
October 7, 2016
Indie Pop
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100
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Shield Patterns - Mirror Breathing
September 2, 2016
Ambient
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100
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Frank Ocean - Blonde
August 20, 2016
Alternative R&B
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100
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Angel Olsen - My Woman
September 2, 2016
Indie Rock
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100
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Factory Floor - 25 25
August 19, 2016
Electronic
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100
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BADBADNOTGOOD - IV
July 8, 2016
Nu Jazz
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100
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Amber Arcades - Fading Lines
June 3, 2016
Indie Pop
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100
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Gold Panda - Good Luck and Do Your Best
May 27, 2016
Microhouse
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100
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10
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Minor Victories - Minor Victories
June 3, 2016
Shoegaze
Score
100
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Baauer - Aa
March 18, 2016
Trap
Score
100
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12
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Explosions in the Sky - The Wilderness
April 1, 2016
Post-Rock
Score
100
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De Rosa - Weem
January 22, 2016
Indie Rock
Score
100
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Savages - Adore Life
January 22, 2016
Post-Punk
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100
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Daughter - Not To Disappear
January 15, 2016
Dream Pop
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100
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Jess Morgan - Edison Gloriette
October 21, 2016
Score
80
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Living Body - Body is Working
December 2, 2016
Score
80
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18
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Tissø Lake - Paths to the Foss
December 17, 2016
Score
80
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19
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Hey Colossus - Dedicated to Uri Klangers
December 2, 2016
Score
80
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20
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Slowcoaches - Nothing Gives
December 2, 2016
Score
80
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Hot Shorts - Hot Shorts
November 18, 2016
Score
80
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Natalie McCool - The Great Unknown
November 25, 2016
Score
80
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Jay Rolex & MC Almond Milk - Smell the Audi
November 18, 2016
Score
80
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24
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Virginia Wing - Forward Constant Motion
November 11, 2016
Synthpop
Score
80
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Mums - Land of Giants
October 21, 2016
Score
80
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This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings The Skinny awarded albums throughout 2016.
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