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This is an ordered list of The Needle Drop's highest rated albums of 2016. Check out The Needle Drop's Year End List.

1. David Bowie - Blackstar

David Bowie - Blackstar
January 8, 2016
Art Rock
Score
90
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2. Swans - The Glowing Man

Swans - The Glowing Man
June 17, 2016
Post-Rock
Score
90
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3. Death Grips - Bottomless Pit

Death Grips - Bottomless Pit
May 6, 2016
Hip Hop
Score
90
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4. Danny Brown - Atrocity Exhibition

Danny Brown - Atrocity Exhibition
September 27, 2016
Hip Hop
Score
90
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5. A Tribe Called Quest - We got it from Here... Thank You 4 Your service

A Tribe Called Quest - We got it from Here... Thank You 4 Your service
November 11, 2016
Hip Hop
Score
90
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6. Matmos - Ultimate Care II

Matmos - Ultimate Care II
February 19, 2016
Glitch
Score
80
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Spotify

7. Ty Segall - Emotional Mugger

Ty Segall - Emotional Mugger
January 22, 2016
Garage Rock
Score
80
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iTunes
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Spotify

8. Vektor - Terminal Redux

Vektor - Terminal Redux
May 6, 2016
Progressive Metal
Score
80
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9. Pop. 1280 - Paradise

Pop. 1280 - Paradise
January 22, 2016
Synthpunk
Score
80
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10. Moonsorrow - Jumalten Aika

Moonsorrow - Jumalten Aika
April 1, 2016
Black Metal
Score
80
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Amazon
Spotify

11. Kanye West - The Life of Pablo

Kanye West - The Life of Pablo
February 14, 2016
Hip Hop
Score
80
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iTunes
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Spotify

12. Big Ups - Before A Million Universes

Big Ups - Before A Million Universes
March 4, 2016
Post-Hardcore
Score
80
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iTunes
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Spotify

13. Weezer - Weezer (White Album)

Weezer - Weezer (White Album)
April 1, 2016
Alternative Rock
Score
80
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Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify

14. Massive Attack - Ritual Spirit

Massive Attack - Ritual Spirit
January 28, 2016
Trip Hop
Score
80
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iTunes
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15. The Drones - Feelin Kinda Free

The Drones - Feelin Kinda Free
March 18, 2016
Art Rock
Score
80
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16. Aesop Rock - The Impossible Kid

Aesop Rock - The Impossible Kid
April 29, 2016
Hip Hop
Score
80
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iTunes
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Spotify

17. Marissa Nadler - Strangers

Marissa Nadler - Strangers
May 20, 2016
Folk
Score
80
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iTunes
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Spotify

18. Gorguts - Pleiades' Dust

Gorguts - Pleiades' Dust
May 13, 2016
Death Metal
Score
80
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19. Charli XCX - Vroom Vroom

Charli XCX - Vroom Vroom
February 26, 2016
Electropop
Score
80
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20. Sturgill Simpson - A Sailor's Guide to Earth

Sturgill Simpson - A Sailor's Guide to Earth
April 15, 2016
Alt-Country
Score
80
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21. Denzel Curry - Imperial

Denzel Curry - Imperial
March 9, 2016
Hip Hop
Score
80
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Spotify

22. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Nonagon Infinity

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Nonagon Infinity
April 29, 2016
Psychedelic Rock
Score
80
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23. Lemon Demon - Spirit Phone

Lemon Demon - Spirit Phone
February 29, 2016
Synthpop
Score
80
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iTunes
Music
Spotify

24. Car Seat Headrest - Teens of Denial

Car Seat Headrest - Teens of Denial
May 20, 2016
Indie Rock
Score
80
Source →
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iTunes
Music
Spotify

25. Nails - You Will Never Be One of Us

Nails - You Will Never Be One of Us
June 17, 2016
Grindcore
Score
80
Source →
Amazon
iTunes
Music
Spotify
NOTE: This is not a year end list. This list is ordered by the ratings The Needle Drop awarded albums throughout 2016.
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