The best album of 2026 so far, reviewed

February 03, 2026 The best album of 2026 so far, reviewed FEB. 3, 2023 TOP STORIES Joshua Chuquimia Crampton's Anata is a ceremony of noise Paste Pick: Walking through open portals, the California-born Aymara musician rewires the compositional possibilities of guitar playing. His new album merits repeated listens. Paste Panel: Our writers' favorite guitar solos ever Staff and contributing writers choose their favorite guitar solos of all time, including licks from Television, WAR, Midnight Movers, and more. The Best Summer is Tamra Davis' personal scrapbook of rock music and friendship Warmth and nostalgia power the filmmaker's travelogue of a Beastie Boys, ... read