Greg Kot: Top Albums of 2016, as published by The Chicago Tribune and aired on Sound Opinions
[see also 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011]
- Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds — Skeleton Tree
- Frank Ocean — Blond
- Jamila Woods — HEAVN
- Michael Kiwanuka — Love & Hate
- Anderson .Paak — Malibu
- PJ Harvey — The Hope Six Demolition Project
- Drive-By Truckers — American Band
- Chance The Rapper — Coloring Book
- Solange — A Seat at the Table
- David Bowie — Blackstar